TMMA Contenders 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Simler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Menezes
vs
Simler

180 cm
22
156 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

199 cm
29
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Simler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Simler.
Simler connects with a body shot that sends Menezes's belly button to the back.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Simler shows good takedown defense.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menezes defending well as Simler loads up on a big left hand.

Simler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Menezes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Menezes is letting Simler control him for a moment.
Menezes holding on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simler taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simler off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Menezes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Menezes controlling the positon.
Menezes is looking to control Simler but Simler is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Menezes connects with a big shot to the side of Simler's head.
Simler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Menezes.
Will Menezes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Menezes scores with punches to the body.
Menezes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Simler doesn't escape.

Menezes looking for the RNC.
Simler staying busy and making it hard for Menezes to control.
I would not like to be Simler right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simler tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Simler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Wanderlei Menezes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Donk. Simler catches Menezes right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simler looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes slips under a jab from Simler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Menezes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Menezes shoots in and drives through. Simler sprawls well.
Simler shoots in for a takedown but Menezes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simler thows a body shot but no joy.
Simler thuds his right hand into Menezes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simler throws a hook but Menezes avoids it easily.
Simler cracks a nice hook into Menezes's ribs.
Simler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simler swings for the body but Menezes moves out of range.
Simler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Simler misses with a hook.
Simler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Menezes rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menezes.
A big left from Simler misses.
Menezes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Simler misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Simler tries to sprawl but Menezes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Menezes is trying to control. Simler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menezes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Menezes is thwarting Simler's attempts to control the position.
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wanderlei Menezes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simler slaps away a takedown attempt from Menezes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simler misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Simler misses.
Simler throws a right hand that Menezes ducks under and follows up with a left that Menezes also avoids with ease.
Menezes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simler circles away.
Simler throws a body punch but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simler thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes slips a jab and a cross from Simler.
Menezes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simler. Menezes does a little dance to reset his feet.

Menezes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simler's half guard.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simler keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menezes controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Simler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Simler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Menezes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Simler darts in and clinches Menezes up against the cage.
Simler lands a nice uppercut.
Menezes can't get the takedown.
Simler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simler has Menezes pressed against the cage.
A short right from Simler on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes jumps guard but Simler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Simler manages to break the clinch.
Simler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menezes doesn't seem bothered though.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Simler.
Simler lands a lovely overhand right.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Simler with that takedown attempt.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simler's waist but Simler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simler moves into the clinch.
Menezes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simler's efforts to push away.
Simler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Menezes fails to pull guard.

Simler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menezes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes slips a jab from Simler.
Dan Simler seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simler catches Menezes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Menezes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simler's guard.
Menezes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Menezes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Simler keeps moving.
Menezes postures up in Simler's guard and throws a big left but Simler blocks it.
Simler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control but Simler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menezes trying to control but Simler is working from the bottom.
Menezes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Simler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Simler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Simler!
After the big win, Dan Simler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ivanov
vs
James

170 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

168 cm
27
152 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Ivanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

James shoots in and bounces Ivanov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Ivanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James gets to his feet and stands over Ivanov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ivanov felt that one! James unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ivanov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogey James!
Bogey James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Lee

185 cm
28
200 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

189 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Pepper James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Lee trying to control from James's half guard. James has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee postures up.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.

Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rock Lee was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Lee tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Lee tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James misses with a combination

and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Lee has hold of one of James's legs. James is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
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!
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but instead James manages to regain half guard.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pepper James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.

Lee darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocks a body shot from James.
James jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.

Lee has picked James up - he's going for a ride! Lee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
James is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee prevents James from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
James regains half guard.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. James takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Lee drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lee seems to have locked his on tight now - James screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lee, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rock Lee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Shut'Em Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lewis
vs
Bobby

180 cm
27
183 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

184 cm
24
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Mike Lewis has been cut.

Lewis rushes Bobby and presses him up against the cage.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ricky Bobby has been cut.
Bobby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby avoids it.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the head but Bobby blocks with his arms.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobby is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis leaning against his opponent.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bobby looks winded!
Lewis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis stalling the fight.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Bobby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Lewis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobby is defending well for now.
Bobby takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lewis is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Bobby takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Lewis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bobby's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lewis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bobby misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Bobby letting Lewis take a breather here.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bobby being controlled against the cage.
Lewis is trying to maintain a safe position but Bobby gets an underhook and turns Lewis into the cage.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Bobby is blocking nicely.
Bobby is looking for a takedown.
Lewis'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.
Lewis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bobby in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby blocks the elbow strike.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lewis.
Bobby being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lewis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lewis scores with a head kick. Bobby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Bobby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but Bobby blocks it.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobby avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis looking to stall.
Bobby avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Lewis wants to stall.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Bobby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bobby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lewis. That one must have hurt.
Bobby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lewis has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bobby is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bobby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis working Bobby over with knees to the body.
Bobby looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Mike Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis stalling in the clinch.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bobby misses with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis misses with a knee strike.
Lewis is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bobby as Lewis tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobby is defending well for now.
Lewis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bobby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bobby connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bobby up against the cage.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lewis working Bobby over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Lewis.

Lewis has managed to clinch.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lewis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bobby's brow.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Bobby blocks an elbow strike.
Lewis lands a knee to the body.
Lewis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lewis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bobby takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lewis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobby looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lewis to work.
Lewis landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby letting Lewis take a breather here.
Lewis is trying to maintain a safe position but Bobby gets an underhook and turns Lewis into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Lewis.

Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobby.
Mike Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby.
Bobby misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lewis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bobby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lewis lands a head kick. Bobby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bobby wants to clinch.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Lewis rushes Bobby and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis lands a knee to the head.
Bobby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Lewis stalling the fight.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lewis.
Bobby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis just leaning against Bobby, taking a breather.
Bobby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bobby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bobby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lewis is looking to control Bobby's arms but Bobby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis'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.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis scores a nice knee to the body.
Lewis stalling in the clinch but Bobby improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Lewis.

Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobby is defending well for now.
Bobby takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bobby up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bobby letting Lewis take a breather here.
Bobby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but Bobby blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby with a knee to the head.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Bobby is trying to drag Lewis to the mat but Lewis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bobby being controlled against the cage.
Lewis scores with a knee to the head.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Bobby tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby avoids it.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but Bobby blocks it.
Lewis is struggling to control the position.
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby avoids it.
Bobby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bobby managing to block the knees to the body from Lewis.
Bobby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lewis landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis has Bobby pushed against the cage.
Bobby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ricky Bobby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lewis!
After winning the bout, Mike Lewis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maple Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maple Leaf's chin.

Leaf
vs
Tyson

178 cm
22
144 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

176 cm
29
134 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maple Leaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Tyson is looking for a kimura but Leaf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyson to get the leverage.
Tyson drops an elbow to the side of Leaf's head.
Tyson is thwarting Leaf's attempts to control the position.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Leaf actively working from the bottom here.
Leaf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leaf will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Leaf is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tyson rolls with it to try and escape but Leaf cranks on the arm and Tyson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maple Leaf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris as his entrance music. Tony Owl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thomas
vs
Owl

197 cm
22
286 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Owl!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Tony Owl has been cut.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Owl.
Tony Owl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Owl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Owl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Tony Owl's cut even more.
Owl throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Owl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owl missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Owl is looking to clinch.
Owl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Owl's knee momentarily.
Owl throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Owl misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas lands a brutal head kick. Owl looks out on his feet and Thomas throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mark Thomas!
After winning the bout, Mark Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Nick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Ross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nick
vs
Ross

225 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saint Nick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The strikes coming from Ross are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nick dodges the ground and pound from Ross.
Ross lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross working the ground and pound but Nick is defending the strikes.
Nick stops Ross from passing to mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Ross.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ross throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Ross are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross lands a strong strike to the head of Nick. That's dazed him! Ross looking to finish here. Nick is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ross lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ross!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Ross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Blackhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burton
vs
Blackhill

204 cm
28
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

199 cm
28
246 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Blackhill!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackhill misses with a body shot.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackhill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burton scores with a nice strike.
Burton digs a good hook to Blackhill's body.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackhill.
Nice jab there from Blackhill.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackhill manages to avoid it.
A big right from Burton misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackhills head.
A body shot lands from Burton.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Burton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burton.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackhill looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Burton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burton just leaning against Blackhill, taking a breather.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burton lands with a left to the head.
Burton lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burton.
Blackhill blocks a body shot from Burton.
Burton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton scores with a shot to the side of Blackhill's head.
A shot in the inside from Burton.

Blackhill is rocked!
A hook to the body from Burton.
Blackhill is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Burton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blackhill or not.

Burton drops Blackhill onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blackhill is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Burton creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Blackhill drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stan Burton!
A victorious Stan Burton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. This should be a great matchup!

Popov
vs
Orlov

172 cm
23
152 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitali Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Popov pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popov.
Orlov lands a front kick.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov is looking to slow Popov down with leg kicks.
Popov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Popov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Popov throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov.
Popov avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popov scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Popov misses.
A jab from Orlov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov works Orlov's body with a nice hook.
Popov shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Popov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Popov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popov tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Popov down.
Orlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Popov.
Popov shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Popov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Popov's head but Popov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popov misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Popov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popov blocks a jab.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Popov shrugs it off though.
Popov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Popov closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Popov pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Popov is breathing heavily.
Orlov stuffs the takedown.
Orlov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Popov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popov's head.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Popov shakes it off.
Popov closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Popov pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Popov tries for a takedown but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Popov misses the body punch
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes.
Jab by Orlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Popov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Popov misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Popov thinking.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Vitali Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov tries for a takedown but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Popov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Popov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Popov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Popov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orlov's half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Orlov 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.

Popov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Popov throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popov's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Popov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popov.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popov.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov misses the jab.

Popov shoots in and gets a takedown into Orlov's guard.
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!
Orlov has control of Popov's left arm, preventing Popov from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov throws a big right hand that misses.
Popov 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov wants to stand up but Popov is controlling him.
Popov is looking to advance position but Orlov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orlov wants to control the pace but Popov is squirming around nicely.
Orlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Popov tries to control Orlov's body but Orlov pushes him off. Popov squirms to his side and now Orlov has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Orlov controlling the positon.
Popov can't escape the position.
Orlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Popov pushed the leg off.
Orlov controlling the position well here. Popov rolled but Orlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Popov trying to control the action but Orlov just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Popov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Popov right now.
You can see the frustration on Popov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orlov doesn't have the hooks in and Popov manages to turn into his guard.
Popov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander Orlov has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Orlov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Popov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlov in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popov. That did some damage!
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov connects with a jab.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Popov is defended easily by Orlov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Popov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Popov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popov's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Popov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orlov. That one must have hurt.
Popov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlov feints and then cracks Popov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popov down.
Popov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlov pinned against the cage. Orlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Popov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Orlov does it's job there.
Popov throws a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Popov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlov's waist but Orlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Popov off to one side.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Popov pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlov lands a high kick!
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov cracks Popov with a good jab.
Popov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Popov misses with a straight left.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Popov's leg. Popov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popov slips a straight right by Orlov.
Alexander Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov pushes Popov away with a front kick.
Horrible takedown by Popov or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlov which made him look bad.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
Orlov lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Popov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Popov misses its intended target.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Popov takes a step back to recover.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popov.
The fighters circling - Popov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Popov with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Popov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov scores with a head kick. Popov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Popov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Popov in the body.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popov. That did some damage!
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Popov's front leg but catches the back leg as Popov tries to avoid it.
Orlov sizes up Popov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Popov motions for Orlov to come forward. Popov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Popov.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Orlov.
Popov throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov digs a good hook to Popov's body.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlov lands a head kick!
Orlov misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Orlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Orlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.