QFC Tournament 145 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gringo Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Killer

179 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jabari Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gringo Killer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.

Killer gets a clinch.
Killer wants to break free but Jackson has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killer pinned against the cage. Killer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.

Jackson pushes Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Killer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jabari Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gringo Killer.
Killer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson jumps guard but Killer stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killer tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Gringo Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Killer being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Killer drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Killer looking to stall.
Killer seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jackson darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer wants to break free but Jackson has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Killer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killer looks winded!
Killer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gringo Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killer is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Killer manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killer on the ground.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Killer in his guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to stand but Killer is controlling the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killer gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jabari Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gringo Killer.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.

Jackson darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jabari Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Killer tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Killer to the mat.
Killer 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 Gringo Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Killer in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Killer jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Killer wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.

Killer forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Gringo Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer can't get the takedown.
Jabari Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gringo Killer.
Killer tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Killer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson looking for a takedown.

Killer breaks the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.

Killer breaks the clinch.

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 Jabari Jackson.
I think Killer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jabari Jackson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gringo Killer!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Gringo Killer!

Gringo Killer wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Road (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Grimaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Road
vs
Grimaud

169 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Road!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Grimaud!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimaud looking to score a takedown here. Road is defending well but Grimaud drives through and ends up in Road's guard.
Grimaud trying to control but Road is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Road has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Road can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grimaud controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimaud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Road swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimaud shoots in and drives through. Road sprawls well.
Road fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Road will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Road fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Road. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimaud shoots in but no luck this time.
Road gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimaud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Road shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimaud defends it nicely.

Road looking to score a takedown here. Grimaud is defending well but Road drives through and ends up in Grimaud's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimaud trying to control the position.
Grimaud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Road is controlling him.
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimaud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Grimaud is working an open guard so Road takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rocky Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road is breathing heavily.
Grimaud avoids the head kick by Road.
Road misses with a body kick.
Road slaps away a takedown attempt from Grimaud, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Road misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grimaud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Road swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Road misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Road tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Road shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimaud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Road's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road throws a sloppy head kick and Grimaud moves out of range easily.
Road circles away from the clinch attempt.

Grimaud scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grimaud passes to side control.
Grimaud remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Grimaud is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Road looks calm but he's in trouble here. Grimaud gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Road is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Grimaud lets go of the hold and Road can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Grimaud!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chaka Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cylo
vs
Cyborg

188 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaka Cylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Cyborg. Those never looked like landing.
Cylo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyborg defends it nicely.
Cylo closes the distance and clinches up with Cyborg, looking for a takedown. Cylo pushes Cyborg against the cage but Cyborg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cyborg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cyborg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cylo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaka Cylo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cyborg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Cyborg. Those never looked like landing.
Cylo dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Cyborg fails to land with a series of punches.
Cyborg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cylo.

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

Cylo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cylo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cyborg keeping full guard, as Cylo tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo is working hard here to advance position.

Cylo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cyborg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cyborg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cyborg!
Cylo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cyborg 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.

Cylo looking for submissions off his back.
Cyborg thows a huge punch but Cylo dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cylo keeping full guard, as Cyborg tries to pass.
Cylo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cylo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyborg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cyborg won't allow Cylo to sweep him here.
Cylo is breathing heavily.

Cylo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cyborg frees his head nicely. Oh but Cylo has switched to an armbar! Cyborg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chaka Cylo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Loyola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ox Bunyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Loyola
vs
Bunyan

166 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

152 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ignatius Loyola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ox Bunyan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunyan gets a double leg takedown into Loyola's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bunyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunyan throwing strikes from guard but Loyola blocks nicely.
Loyola wants to get back to his feet but Bunyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bunyan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bunyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loyola kicks Bunyan off and gets to his feet.
Loyola thows a body shot but no joy.
Bunyan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Loyola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bunyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Loyola is trying to defend but Bunyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loyola is looking to get back to is feet but Bunyan passes into side control.
Bunyan is putting a hurting on Loyola here, landing some big shots from side control.
Loyola is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyan controls the position from side control.
Bunyan scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyan lands a nice forearm strike.
Bunyan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Loyola wants to get back to his feet.
Loyola is breathing heavily.
Bunyan lands some shots froms side control.
Bunyan is putting a hurting on Loyola here, landing some big shots from side control.
Loyola gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bunyan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loyola's face.
Bunyan lands a big elbow - Loyola is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Loyola is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ox Bunyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Timberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Boyka
vs
Timberton

187 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister Timberton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Timberton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Timberton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boyka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timberton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timberton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boyka controls Timberton momentarily but Timberton frees himself.
Timberton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boyka is pulling down on Timberton's head. It's preventing any offense from Timberton, at least for the moment.

Uri Boyka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Timberton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Timberton slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timberton.
Timberton jumps guard but Boyka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Timberton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Timberton darts in and clinches Boyka up against the cage.
Timberton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boyka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timberton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.

Timberton decides to pull guard.
Timberton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boyka's guard.
Timberton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Timberton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timberton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyka wants to stand but Timberton is controlling the position.
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!
Boyka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timberton is one step ahead there.
Timberton's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mister Timberton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Timberton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka darts in trying to clinch
and Timberton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boyka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Timberton shoots in but no luck this time.
Uri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Timberton.

Timberton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Timberton in particular looking to stall.

Timberton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boyka is looking to control Timberton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyka avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timberton stands up and beckons Boyka to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timberton.
Boyka shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timberton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Timberton doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyka circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timberton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timberton looks winded!
A head kick by Boyka misses

and Timberton counters with a shoot takedown. Boyka fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Timberton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Boyka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Timberton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timberton blocks a low kick nicely.
Boyka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boyka tries to clinch up but Timberton circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyka avoids the head kick by Timberton.
Timberton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyka is defended easily by Timberton.
Timberton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
Uri Boyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyka fails to land the takedown.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch but Timberton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timberton lands the left hand.
Timberton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Timberton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timberton is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Timberton!
Boyka moves in looking to clinch but Timberton pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Boyka. Those never looked like landing.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka looks for a takedown but Timberton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timberton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Timberton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timberton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timberton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timberton dives in and grabs Boyka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyka pushes down on Timberton's head and hops out.
Boyka wants to clinch.
Boyka tries to clinch but Timberton moves out of range.
Boyka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timberton leaves Boyka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timberton.
Timberton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timberton swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyka.
Boyka moves in looking to clinch but Timberton pushes him off.

Timberton tries to keep at a distance but Boyka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timberton wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Timberton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timberton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown. Timberton tries to sprawl out of it but Boyka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Timberton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Boyka or perhaps it was just good defense by Timberton which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uri Boyka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uri Boyka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Timberton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timberton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timberton somewhat.
Timberton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyka circles away.

Boyka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Timberton, pushing him back against the cage.
Timberton avoiding damage as Boyka throws knees to the body.

Timberton manages to break the clinch.

Timberton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boyka looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Timberton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timberton leaning his opponent against the cage.

Boyka drags the fight down to the ground.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Timberton from controlling successfully.
Mister Timberton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timberton stops Boyka from standing up.
Timberton trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Timberton sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mister Timberton.
Timberton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Timberton blocks the leg kick.
Boyka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Timberton circles away.
Timberton lands a jab to Boyka's midsection.
Boyka is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Timberton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Timberton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boyka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Timberton.
Timberton stuffs the takedown attempt from Boyka. Boyka gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Timberton takes the fight into the clinch.

Timberton breaks the clinch.
Boyka stuffs the takedown attempt from Timberton. Timberton gets slowly back to his feet.
Timberton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Timberton counters with a one-two to the body.
Boyka tries to clinch
and Timberton counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timberton is defended easily by Boyka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timberton has his takedown stuffed
and Boyka counters with a left and a right that stings Timberton.
Boyka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timberton pinned against the cage. Timberton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timberton shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Timberton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyka.

Timberton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timberton avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Timberton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timberton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Mister Timberton!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mister Timberton!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mister Timberton!

Mister Timberton wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saint Neuer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eryk Bartnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bartnik's choice of entrance music: Soulja Boy feat. Travis Barker - Crank That. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Neuer
vs
Bartnik

182 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eryk Bartnik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer tries for a takedown but Bartnik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neuer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartnik as he jumps to the side.
Bartnik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neuer as he jumps to the side.
Neuer with a poor takedown

and Bartnik counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neuer tries to improve position but can't.

Bartnik has hold of Neuer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Neuer seems comfortable defending it but Bartnik has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Neuer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Neuer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bartnik couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eryk Bartnik!
Eryk Bartnik decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joona Vuorensola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Vuorensola

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

218 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joona Vuorensola!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Vuorensola in a clinch.

Silva pulls Vuorensola into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuorensola wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tiago Silva.
Vuorensola with a poor takedown

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Vuorensola didn't expect that.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pushes down on Vuorensola's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.

Silva decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vuorensola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva stays in close to Vuorensola's body and controls the position.

Silva stands up from Vuorensola's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vuorensola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Vuorensola's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Vuorensola is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vuorensola doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vuorensola!
Vuorensola looks winded!
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva lands with some strikes.
Vuorensola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vuorensola's face.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing shots from mount.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva rushes Vuorensola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Silva has picked Vuorensola up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva works his way into side control.

Silva has an Americana. Vuorensola didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tiago Silva!
Tiago Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flip De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janos Czlenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

De La Cruz
vs
Czlenner

181 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flip De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janos Czlenner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Czlenner shoots in and gets a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Czlenner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czlenner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Czlenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Cruz is keeping the position for now.

Czlenner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czlenner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czlenner wants to control from the top but De La Cruz keeps moving.

Czlenner got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Czlenner has managed to get both his arms back between De La Cruz's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Czlenner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Czlenner is looking for a kimura but De La Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Czlenner to get the leverage.
Czlenner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Cruz's head.
Czlenner is thwarting De La Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Czlenner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Czlenner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De La Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Czlenner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Czlenner's back!
Czlenner is trying to get back to his feet but De La Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Czlenner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czlenner trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will De La Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
De La Cruz missing with punches from the back.
De La Cruz controlling the position well here. Czlenner rolled but De La Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De La Cruz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz wants to control but Czlenner manages to buck him off and is now in De La Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Czlenner!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Czlenner is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Cruz has wrist control.

Czlenner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czlenner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De La Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Czlenner drops back, looking for a kneebar! De La Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De La Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De La Cruz!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Czlenner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De La Cruz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Czlenner is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Czlenner dominated that round.
That's time! De La Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Czlenner shoots in for a takedown but De La Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Cruz tries to clinch but Czlenner is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De La Cruz checks a leg kick.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Czlenner shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Czlenner with that takedown attempt.
De La Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Flip De La Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janos Czlenner.
De La Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Czlenner is fending him off so far but De La Cruz persists. Nope, Czlenner circles away and we're back to standing.
Czlenner tries for a takedown but De La Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De La Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Czlenner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Czlenner checks a low kick from De La Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Czlenner stuffs the takedown.
Janos Czlenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czlenner shoots for a takedown but De La Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Czlenner stuffs the takedown.
Czlenner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Cruz's waist but De La Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Czlenner off to one side.
Czlenner fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Czlenner as he jumps to the side.
Czlenner closes this distance looking for a takedown but De La Cruz circles away.
De La Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Czlenner circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Czlenner defends it nicely.

De La Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Czlenner postures up.
Czlenner trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Cruz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Czlenner!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De La Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Czlenner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Czlenner!
De La Cruz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Czlenner pushes down on De La Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Czlenner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Czlenner seems to be working for a kimura but De La Cruz defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czlenner is trying to control the action in half guard but De La Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Czlenner lands strikes from half guard.
De La Cruz trying to control but Czlenner postures up.

Czlenner is working for a kimura but De La Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
De La Cruz wants to control but Czlenner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Czlenner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

De La Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Czlenner defends it nicely.
De La Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De La Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Czlenner, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Czlenner moves into the clinch.
Czlenner jumps guard but De La Cruz stands there with Czlenner around his waist. Czlenner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Czlenner breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Czlenner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Czlenner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Czlenner cracks De La Cruz with a solid left hand.

Czlenner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Czlenner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Cruz swivels and escapes.
Flip De La Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janos Czlenner.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Czlenner defends it nicely.
Czlenner shoots in looking for a takedown. De La Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Czlenner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De La Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De La Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Czlenner under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Czlenner.
De La Cruz shoots and misses

and Czlenner counters with a single leg into guard. De La Cruz didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Czlenner postures up and lands a big shot to De La Cruz's brow.
Czlenner connects with a couple of short punches.
De La Cruz is trying to control the position but Czlenner postures up.
De La Cruz 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.
Janos Czlenner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czlenner cracks De La Cruz with a solid left hand.
De La Cruz controls Czlenner momentarily but Czlenner frees himself.
Czlenner pushing down on De La Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czlenner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Czlenner 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.

Czlenner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De La Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz trying to control here.

Czlenner 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.
De La Cruz won't allow Czlenner to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Cruz is looking for a sweep. Czlenner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Czlenner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Czlenner 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Janos Czlenner!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Janos Czlenner!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Janos Czlenner!

Janos Czlenner wins by unanimous decision!