QFC Tournament 174 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruka Noga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Mieta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Mieta will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Noga
vs
Mieta

172 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mieta moves to clinch but Noga breaks away

and Noga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Noga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mieta defending well though.
Noga controlling the action here.
Mieta tries to kick Noga off but Noga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Noga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mieta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noga thows a huge punch but Mieta dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noga wants to pass to mount but Mieta is defending the position.
Noga is looking to take a break and control but Mieta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruka Noga wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mieta tries to clinch but Noga is having none of it.
Mieta doesn't manage to clinch there - Noga circles away.
Mieta leaves Noga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Mieta misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noga.
Mieta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Noga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noga wants to stand but Mieta has his arm trapped.

Noga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mieta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noga tries to advance to mount but Mieta denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga wants to stand but Mieta is controlling his arm.

Mieta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Mieta gets a clinch.
Mieta blocks an uppercut.
Mieta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noga is trying to stall.
Noga is breathing heavily.
Mieta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mieta controlling the action here for a moment.
Mieta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noga jumps guard but Mieta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruka Noga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mieta landing knees to the head.
Noga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Noga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mieta has Noga pressed against the cage, preventing Noga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mieta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mieta scores with a knee to the head.
Mieta leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruka Noga 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.

Mieta wants to clinch up but Noga keeps it at a distance.

Mieta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noga, pushing him back against the cage.
Noga jumps guard but Mieta stands there with Noga around his waist. Noga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mieta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noga tries to pull guard but Mieta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mieta connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ruka Noga has been cut.
Noga wants to get back to striking at distance but Mieta won't allow it.
Mieta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Noga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mieta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mieta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mieta taking a breather.
Mieta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mieta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Noga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mieta landing knees to the head.
Mieta taking a breather.
Mieta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mieta lands a good knee to the midsection. Noga won't want to take too many of those.
Mariusz Mieta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mieta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Noga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Mieta.
Mieta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mieta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Noga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mieta stalls.
Noga throws a head punch that misses.
Mieta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mieta lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Mieta.
Mieta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Noga is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruka Noga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mieta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mieta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noga is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mieta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mieta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mieta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mieta with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mieta tries a knee to the head but Noga blocks it.
Noga looking for a takedown.
Mieta stalls.
Noga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mieta stalling.
Mieta tries to land a knee to the head but Noga blocks with his arms.
Noga avoiding damage as Mieta throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noga is trying to drag Mieta to the mat but Mieta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noga wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Mieta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruka Noga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Mieta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mieta counters by moving into the clinch.
Noga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Mieta.
Mieta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mieta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mieta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mieta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noga gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mieta regains guard.
Noga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mieta wants to stand but Noga is controlling the position.
Mieta keeping full guard, as Noga tries to pass.

Mieta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noga wants to take the fight to the mat but Mieta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mieta landing knees to the head.
Noga can't get the takedown.
Mieta lands a good knee to the midsection. Noga won't want to take too many of those.
Mieta has Noga pressed against the cage.
Mieta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Noga blocks it with crossed arms.
Mieta landing knees to the head.
Mieta lands a knee to the head.
Noga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruka Noga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noga tries for a takedown but Mieta manages to get underhooks.
Mieta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mieta is pressed up against the cage. Noga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mieta down to the mat. Mieta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mieta has Noga up against the cage in a clinch.
Mieta looking to throw knees to the head but Noga is blocking nicely.
Mieta misses with a knee strike.
Mieta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mieta landing knees to the head.
Mieta throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mieta looking to throw knees to the head but Noga is blocking nicely.
Mieta tries to land a knee to the head but Noga blocks with his arms.
Mieta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mieta just leaning against Noga, taking a breather.
Noga is looking to break free of the clinch but Mieta has double underhooks.
Mieta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Noga blocks it with crossed arms.

Noga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mieta wants to stand and escape but instead Noga has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mieta's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Mieta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mieta 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mariusz Mieta!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mariusz Mieta!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mariusz Mieta!

Mariusz Mieta wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremie Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeremie Manninen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

The Kid
vs
Manninen

183 cm
24
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manninen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Kid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manninen thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Kid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manninen avoids it really well and circles away.

The Kid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The Kid is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manninen wants to get back to his feet.

The Kid seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Manninen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy The Kid!
Jimmy The Kid was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Tanglib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Tanglib
vs
McDonald

167 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Tanglib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanglib circles away.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Ron McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald looks to clinch
and Tanglib counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Tanglib. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanglib swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Tanglib shows good takedown defense.
Jolly Tanglib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron McDonald .

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDonald tries to clinch up
and Tanglib cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanglib has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanglib tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanglib manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald looks winded!
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanglib as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tanglib as McDonald shoots in.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanglib counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Tanglib counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Tanglib circles away.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanglib circles away.
McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanglib sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanglib avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald wants to clinch but Tanglib slips to the side
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tanglib manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Tanglib counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ron McDonald will probably get the nod.
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.

McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanglib but Tanglib pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanglib circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanglib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jolly Tanglib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron McDonald .
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanglib tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanglib to the ground. Tanglib escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanglib swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanglib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald moves to clinch but Tanglib breaks away
and Tanglib counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald tries a low kick but Tanglib avoids it.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Tanglib sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanglib which made him look bad.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Tanglib counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald tries to clinch but Tanglib moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib checks the leg kick.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanglib circles away.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Tanglib sprawls well.
McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tanglib counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanglib sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Tanglib, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Tanglib against the cage but Tanglib circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tanglib counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tanglib.
Tanglib tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanglib drops back down to his feet.
Tanglib working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanglib is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanglib wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald jumps guard but Tanglib stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanglib struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald wants to break free but Tanglib has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tanglib successfully pulls guard.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Tanglib gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanglib is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tanglib passes into half guard.
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 Jolly Tanglib will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald .
McDonald throws a series of punches but Tanglib avoids them all with ease.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanglib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanglib circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tanglib to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Tanglib sprawls well.
Jolly Tanglib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron McDonald .
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanglib avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanglib counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanglib but Tanglib pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Tanglib moved away.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanglib but Tanglib pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jolly Tanglib is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanglib but Tanglib pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Tanglib counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald .
McDonald dives in and grabs Tanglib's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanglib pushes down on McDonald 's head and hops out.
Tanglib avoids the head kick by McDonald .
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanglib but Tanglib pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Tanglib is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanglib's waist but Tanglib gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Tanglib sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald tries to clinch but Tanglib moves away
and Tanglib counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanglib stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald . McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Ron McDonald !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ron McDonald !
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ron McDonald !

Ron McDonald wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omeka Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hanson
vs
Davis

175 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omeka Davis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis tries to clinch but Hanson is having none of it.

Davis drives through with a takedown into Hanson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanson, not yet.

Davis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanson!
Davis trying to control but Hanson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hanson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanson throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hanson.

Hanson working for a choke but Davis is defending well.

Davis is in a bad position with Hanson working for a choke. Davis manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Hanson is keeping the position.

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

Hanson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davis has passed into half guard!
Hanson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.

Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
Davis works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omeka Davis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanson tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanson drops back down to his feet.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Hanson persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
BJ Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BJ Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a head kick that Hanson semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davis - that will leave a mark!
Hanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis tries to score with a low kick but Hanson moves his leg out of the way.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Davis moves into the clinch.
Hanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanson avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
Hanson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanson looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omeka Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Davis lands a jab.
Hanson misses with a few strikes there.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis throws a head kick but Hanson moves out of range.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanson tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omeka Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Hanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
BJ Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omeka Davis.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davis's sensitive parts.
Hanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Hanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hanson clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Hanson, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Hanson against the cage but Hanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanson misses with a body kick.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Davis throws out a leg kick but Hanson moves out of range and Davis only half commits.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanson is defended easily by Davis.

Hanson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Hanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Hanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanson's elbow.
Hanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Hanson prevents a takedown attempt there.

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 BJ Hanson.
Well Davis 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Omeka Davis!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Omeka Davis!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Omeka Davis!

Omeka Davis wins by unanimous decision!