EFC 147 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardus Londedros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ricardus Londedros has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricardus Londedros seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Londedros
vs
Roach

169 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardus Londedros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Londedros moves to clinch but Roach breaks away

and Roach counters with a shoot takedown. Londedros fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Londedros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roach on the ground.
Roach is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Londedros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roach wants to control from the top but Londedros keeps moving.
Roach won't allow Londedros to get back to his feet.
Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Londedros keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Roach is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Londedros is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Londedros has escaped and now he's on top!

Roach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Londedros is looking to stand up but Roach won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Londedros tries to clinch up.
Londedros wants to clinch.
Londedros tries to clinch up

and Roach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Londedros's guard.
Roach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roach throwing strikes from guard but Londedros blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach throws a big elbow that misses.
Roach stands and throws Londedros's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Roach seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Londedros is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roach cracks Londedros with a big elbow.
Roach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Roach is working to tighten is grip on Londedros's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Londedros has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Roach is really squeezing tight and eventually Londedros passes out! Roach breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Roach!
A victorious Bobby Roach 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
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Latajaca Omoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kraal The Bouncer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bouncer has chosen WHERE THE SLIME LIVES as his entrance music. Kraal The Bouncer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Omoplata
vs
The Bouncer

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Latajaca Omoplata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kraal The Bouncer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer connects with a nice cross there... Omoplata is looking wobbly and The Bouncer recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Omoplata to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - The Bouncer jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kraal The Bouncer!
A relieved looking Kraal The Bouncer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Machine Civilization. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Moxon
vs
Palahnuik

190 cm
35
194 lbs
17 - 14 - 1

184 cm
28
189 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palahnuik.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moxon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Palahnuik - the referee stops the clock and Moxon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Palahnuik. Moxon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Palahnuik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
Palahnuik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palahnuik wants to slow Moxon down by chopping away at his legs.
Moxon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palahnuik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palahnuik.
Moxon misses with a hook. Palahnuik ducked under it nicely.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Palahnuik.
Moxon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Palahnuik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moxon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palahnuik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Palahnuik tries to land a front kick but Moxon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moxon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moxon looks to land a combination but Palahnuik avoids it well.
Moxon checks a low kick from Palahnuik.
Moxon takes one to the chin there.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moxon checks a low kick from Palahnuik.
Moxon throws a body punch but Palahnuik moves out of range.
Moxon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palahnuik backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palahnuik as he jumps to the side.
Moxon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moxon there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik throws a push kick but Moxon slaps the foot to one side.
Moxon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
Palahnuik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moxon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moxon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palahnuik counters with an outside leg kick.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moxon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palahnuik counters with an outside leg kick.
Moxon is looking to wear down Palahnuik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moxon is breathing heavily.
Moxon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands with a hook. Moxon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palahnuik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palahnuik thuds his right hand into Moxon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palahnuik.
Moxon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palahnuik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palahnuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Palahnuik.
Moxon throws a shot from downtown. Palahnuik moves away and avoids it.
Palahnuik is looking to score with low kicks.
Palahnuik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pete Palahnuik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Palahnuik.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palahnuik sprawls well. Palahnuik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxon gets slowly back to his feet.
Palahnuik lands with an uppercut that bounces Moxon off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Moxon misses with a wild combination.
Palahnuik connects with an inside leg kick.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palahnuik as he avoids it easily.
Moxon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moxon swings widly with a right hand
and Palahnuik counters with a good, hard body kick but Moxon shrugs it off.
Palahnuik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moxon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moxon misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moxon's hands.
Palahnuik scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Palahnuik dominated that 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.

Palahnuik throws a series of punches but Moxon avoids them all with ease.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick that knocks Moxon off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxon. Palahnuik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palahnuik lands with an uppercut that bounces Moxon off the cage and back into range.
Moxon misses the shot to the body.
Palahnuik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moxon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palahnuik walks into a straight right hand from Moxon.
Palahnuik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Moxon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palahnuik!
Palahnuik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moxon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Palahnuik throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon slips a straight right by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Palahnuik lands.
Moxon misses with a wild combination.
Palahnuik tries to score with a low kick but Moxon moves his leg out of the way.
Palahnuik misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Palahnuik.
Moxon misses with a body shot.
Moxon misses the shot to the body.
Palahnuik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moxon.
Moxon misses with a body shot.
Palahnuik throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palahnuik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palahnuik ducks right into an uppercut from Moxon.
Palahnuik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palahnuik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Palahnuik slips a jab and a cross from Moxon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palahnuik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palahnuik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moxon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moxon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palahnuik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moxon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxon looks to score with a jab to the body but Palahnuik is just out of range.
Palahnuik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palahnuik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon lands with a hook. Palahnuik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
Moxon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Palahnuik keeps Moxon at a distance using the push kick.
Moxon missing with a left hand there. Palahnuik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palahnuik thows a body kick. Moxon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moxon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moxon throws an off balance right hand
and Palahnuik finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palahnuik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moxon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Palahnuik connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
Moxon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Moxon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palahnuik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moxon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palahnuik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
Moxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moxon needs to keep his hands up - Palahnuik had a free shot at his head there.
Moxon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palahnuik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moxon's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palahnuik with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik cracks the inside of Moxon's front leg.
Palahnuik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moxon on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Palahnuik 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. This is the final round!

Palahnuik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palahnuik lunges at Moxon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moxon's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palahnuik. That's going to slow Moxon down.
Palahnuik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palahnuik scores with a leg kick.
Palahnuik looks to land a body kick but Moxon moved away.
Moxon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moxon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palahnuik cracks the inside of Moxon's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palahnuik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palahnuik thuds a left hand into Moxon's body.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick that knocks Moxon off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palahnuik with a nice cross.
Palahnuik moves into range and connects with a jab.

Moxon is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moxon's sensitive parts.
Oh Moxon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palahnuik connects with a leg kick. Moxon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moxon seems to have got his legs back now.
Palahnuik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moxon needs to keep his hands up - Palahnuik had a free shot at his head there.
Moxon stuns Palahnuik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moxon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moxon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moxon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxon moves forwards but Palahnuik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palahnuik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Palahnuik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moxon there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palahnuik is looking to slow Moxon down with leg kicks.
Palahnuik sizes up Moxon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moxon fails with the takedown.
Palahnuik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Palahnuik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jonathan Moxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palahnuik lands with an overhand left.
Palahnuik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moxon's calf.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik lands a jab to the nose.
Whack! Palahnuik lands a heavy head kick that drops Moxon. The ref tackles Palahnuik to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Moxon was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Pete Palahnuik!
As Pete Palahnuik got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Quiao has chosen The Motto - Drake Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Quiao

169 cm
26
135 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

169 cm
28
144 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pac Quiao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith clinches.
Quiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Quiao lands a left hand.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quiao is defending well.

Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quiao is looking for a sweep.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Quiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is putting a hurting on Quiao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quiao some visible discomfort.
Quiao struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiao tries to escape but Smith is in control.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quiao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quiao wants to control but Smith postures up.
Quiao prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Quiao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!

Quiao is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Quiao working for a choke but Smith is defending well.

Quiao tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Quiao's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quiao keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quiao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quiao's guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quiao defending well though.
Smith is looking to pass Quiao's guard but actually Quiao recovers to full guard.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quiao's guard.
Quiao is looking to improve his position.
Quiao is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quiao avoid being mounted?
Quiao is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Quiao's attempts to control the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Quiao is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pac Quiao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiao. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.

Smith clinches.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quiao is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith prevents Quiao from breaking the clinch.

Smith successfully pulls guard.
Quiao wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quiao is one step ahead there.
Smith 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quiao is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Quiao has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quiao pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Quiao.
Pac Quiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Quiao misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith cracks the inside of Quiao's front leg.
Quiao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quiao lands a body shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Quiao misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Quiao was not able to check.
Quiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch.
Quiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Quiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quiao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quiao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Quiao.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Quiao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Quiao is just out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quiao.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Quiao. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a leg kick but Quiao checks it.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith decides to pull guard.
Quiao trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Quiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Quiao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Quiao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiao tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith moves into full guard.

Smith working for a triangle but Quiao defends it easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Quiao from controlling successfully.

Quiao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith working for a triangle but Quiao defends it easily.

Quiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quiao has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Quiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith defending well as Quiao loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quiao!

It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quiao blocks a head kick by Smith.
Quiao misses the jab.
Quiao misses with a body shot.
Quiao swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Quiao blocks a jab.
Quiao staying out of range there.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paul Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Quiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Quiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quiao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quiao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Quiao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiao.
A head kick from Smith lands but Quiao takes it in his stride.
Quiao throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quiao checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Quiao avoids the body shot from Smith.
Quiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Quiao circles away.
Quiao throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Quiao was not able to check.
Paul Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Quiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Quiao lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiao throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Quiao lands with a cross.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Quiao pushes him off.
Quiao looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Quiao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Quiao has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has Quiao pressed against the cage, preventing Quiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith tries for a takedown but Quiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Smith rushes Quiao and presses him up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quiao tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Quiao is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Quiao working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Quiao is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but Quiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.

Smith pulls Quiao into guard.
Quiao wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.

Smith has his foot on Quiao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quiao works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Quiao from controlling successfully.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quiao manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Quiao keeps moving.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Quiao is retaining full guard.
Quiao trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Pac Quiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Smith.
Well Smith 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!
In his post fight interview, Paul Smith gave a big smile as he said 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream has chosen War March as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mason
vs
Hellscream

178 cm
34
181 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

225 cm
28
185 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hellscream rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Mason prevents a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Hellscream swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellscream tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellscream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Hellscream.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason blocks a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hellscream is keeping busy.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellscream lands a body punch.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hellscream is keeping busy.
Hellscream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason works on Hellscream's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries a body shot but Hellscream blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason taking a breather.
Hellscream swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges.
Hellscream slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Hellscream is rocked!
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hellscream doesn't seem bothered though.
Hellscream is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason checks a low kick from Hellscream.
Mason flashes Hellscream a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hellscream's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hellscream crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Mason punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Mason!
Craig Mason thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otaktay comes to the cage accompanied by ISIS - THE TOWER. Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Otaktay
vs
Mayo

169 cm
31
140 lbs
29 - 8 - 0

170 cm
35
142 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Heroic Combat Gear (Laundry service)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mayo moves into the clinch.
Mayo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Ahiga Otaktay has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mayo throws an elbow but misses.
Mayo blocks an uppercut.
Otaktay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayo backwards.
Otaktay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayo trying to land knees to the body.
Mayo is pushing Otaktay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mayo avoiding damage as Otaktay throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Otaktay's brow.
Otaktay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mayo keeps control of Otaktay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otaktay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Otaktay, right into the meat.
Otaktay throws a front kick aimed at Mayo's knee but Mayo avoids it well.
Mayo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otaktay as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo wants to clinch up but Otaktay keeps it at a distance.

Mayo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Otaktay actively working from the bottom here.
Otaktay tries to roll over but Mayo keeps him under control.
Mayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayo trying to control from half guard but Otaktay is working away.
Otaktay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayo.
Otaktay wants to control but Mayo is keeping busy.
Otaktay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Otaktay is pressing down on Mayo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mayo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Otaktay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Otaktay has his hands on Mayo's head, controlling the position.
Mayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Otaktay has wrist control.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Otaktay keeps moving.

Otaktay working for a triangle but Mayo defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Otaktay keeps moving.
Mayo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Otaktay swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Otaktay keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.
Mayo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Otaktay looking for a guillotine here but Mayo defends easily.
Mayo is working Otaktay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Otaktay keeps moving.
Mayo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Otaktay is keeping the position for now.
Mayo throws a big right hand that misses.
Otaktay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Otaktay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Otaktay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Otaktay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Otaktay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Otaktay kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Mayo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahiga Otaktay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice defenses there by Otaktay.
Otaktay slips a jab from Mayo.
Mayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
Mayo lands a slapping body shot.
Otaktay defending well as Mayo loads up on a big left hand.
Mayo throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Otaktay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chris Mayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayo throws a right hand that misses
and Otaktay counters with a big head kick but Mayo shrugs it off.
Mayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Otaktay is just out of range.
Mayo looks to land a right hand but Otaktay moved out of range.
Mayo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otaktay counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Otaktay does no damage.
Mayo misses with a right hand
and Otaktay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otaktay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahiga Otaktay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otaktay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otaktay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayo finds it's way round the side to connect with Otaktay's head.
Otaktay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Otaktay slips a straight right by Mayo.
Mayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otaktay.
Mayo jabs Otaktay right on the nose. Otaktay blinks but takes it well.
Mayo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayo throws a poor cross that misses
and Otaktay counters with a straight right hand.
Mayo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otaktay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Otaktay.
Mayo misses with an uppercut
and Otaktay counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throws a jab but it's blocked by Otaktay.
The fighters circling - Mayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayo throws a sloppy body shot
and Otaktay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayo's knee momentarily.
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!
Mayo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otaktay moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayo shoots in for a takedown but Otaktay shows good takedown defense.
Otaktay lands a slapping body shot.

Mayo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Otaktay was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayo working some strikes from top position.

Otaktay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay working a defensive guard here.
Mayo stopping the sweep attempt from Otaktay.
Otaktay keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.

Otaktay working for a triangle but Mayo defends it easily.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Otaktay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Otaktay looking for a guillotine here but Mayo defends easily.

Otaktay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayo defends it easily.
Mayo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayo trying to control but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayo sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Mayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ahiga Otaktay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mayo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayo swings widly with a right hand

and Otaktay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Otaktay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Otaktay trying to pass the guard but Mayo defending well.
Otaktay is looking to take a break and control but Mayo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayo wants to get back to his feet.

Mayo is defending against the submission attempts here by Otaktay.
Mayo wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo taking some punishment here, with Otaktay in his half guard.
Mayo trying to hold on to Otaktay's head to control him but Otaktay postures up.

Mayo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayo is looking for a sweep. Otaktay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Otaktay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Otaktay works his way into side control.
Otaktay tries to advance to mount but Mayo denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay controlling from side mount.
An elbow from Otaktay crashes against the mat.

Otaktay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mayo looking for a sweep but Otaktay has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Otaktay landing punches.
Ahiga Otaktay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Otaktay controlling the position easily from mount.
Otaktay landing strikes from the mount.
Otaktay tries to control but Mayo wriggling away.
Mayo is looking to improve his position but Otaktay isn't that keen on the idea.
Otaktay raining down shots from the mount!
Otaktay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Otaktay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mayo looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay controlling from mount.
Mayo wants to control but Otaktay is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otaktay with shots to the head and body - Mayo looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Otaktay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Mayo is rocked!
Otaktay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mayo is still in real trouble! Can Otaktay finish him?
Otaktay unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mayo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Otaktay celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahiga Otaktay!
Ahiga Otaktay retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Ahiga Otaktay stared into the camera and said 'Glory to the creator. And my spirit animal the mighty eagle...Oh and thank you to Chris Mayo and his manager the one and only Mike Tycoon. This win is for you guys, even though I just beat you again Chris, you deserve some credit! You are tough as nails!'.