SFC 6: Inauguration Day 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Donahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Donahue
vs
Burns

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

163 cm
22
134 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Donahue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Burns!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burns has managed to clinch.

Donahue gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Burns is trying to stand.

Donahue decides to stand and escape the position.

Donahue shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donahue showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Donahue is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Donahue stops Burns from getting back to his feet.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donahue postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donahue won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Donahue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donahue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donahue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns keeping full guard, as Donahue tries to pass.
Donahue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns is working an open guard so Donahue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Donahue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Donahue circles away.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donahue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.

Burns gets tackled into the cage by Donahue. Donahue maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to push Donahue away but Donahue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns jumps guard but Donahue stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Donahue pulls Burns into guard.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns tries to stand but Donahue is controlling from the bottom.
Donahue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.
Burns looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donahue pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Donahue is adopting a defensive guard.
Donahue has a closed guard, preventing Burns from standing up.
Donahue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

and Donahue counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Donahue dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burns misses with a takedown

and Donahue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donahue.

Donahue jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Burns wants to stand but Donahue is controlling his posture from full guard.
Donahue 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.
Burns is looking to stand up but Donahue won't let him.
Donahue pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Donahue makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burns really felt that one!
Burns misses with a takedown
and Donahue counters with a big head kick but Burns shrugs it off.
Burns tries to clinch but Donahue moves away

and Donahue counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns is trying to control Donahue's posture but Donahue avoids it.
Burns is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donahue scores with a couple of short elbows.

Donahue goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donahue's guard! Nice work there by Burns!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Donahue is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donahue avoiding damage.
Burns has Donahue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donahue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eli Donahue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Burns.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Donahue turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donahue is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burns no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Donahue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donahue pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Donahue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donahue is working away from the top position though.

Burns makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burns shoots and misses

and Donahue counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donahue frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Donahue is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burns knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burns for a finish.
Burns manages to reverse the position and now he's in Donahue's guard. Nice work there by Burns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donahue keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Donahue dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns darts in trying to clinch
and Donahue counters with a solid body kick.
Burns tries to clinch
and Donahue counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Donahue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns with a poor takedown

and Donahue counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donahue lands strikes from half guard.
Donahue not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to control from the bottom.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns wants to control but Donahue is keeping busy.
Eli Donahue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Donahue is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Burns is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eli Donahue!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenna Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre Duckk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenna Haze has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Haze
vs
Pierre Duckk

190 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jenna Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Pierre Duckk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haze.

Haze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duckk, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Duckk on the inside.
Haze tries to pull guard but Duckk holds him up against the cage and eventually Haze drops back down to his feet.
Duckk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haze up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Duckk.
Haze tries to break the clinch but Duckk is controlling the position.
Haze is trying to break free.
Haze jumps guard but Duckk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Duckk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duckk.

Haze is rocked!

It looks like Jenna Haze has been cut.
Haze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oh Haze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haze has had enough of the clinch but Duckk keeps him there for the moment.
Haze seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckk looking to slow down the pace here.
Haze is trying to break the clinch but Duckk is controlling him.
Duckk prevents Haze from breaking the clinch.
Haze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Duckk.
Duckk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duckk walks away with a smile on his face. Haze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenna Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Duckk has Haze up against the cage in a clinch.
Haze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duckk lands with a right to the head.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Duckk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze wants to get back to striking at distance but Duckk won't allow it.
Duckk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haze is trying to break the clinch but Duckk has him pressed against the cage.
Duckk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haze tries a body shot but Duckk blocks it.
Haze misses with an elbow strike.
Haze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haze is trying to break free.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Haze fails to pull guard.
Haze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haze tries to circle away but Duckk has him pinned against the cage.
Duckk lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Duckk on the inside.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Duckk.
Haze is trying to break the clinch but Duckk has him pressed against the cage.
Duckk pushes Haze against the cage. Duckk is working some dirty boxing. Duckk pushes off with a quick right hook! Haze goes down! Haze tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Duckk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Pierre Duckk!
As Jean Pierre Duckk got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's been a tough road. I'm glad to finally have my first win on the board. I just wanna thank my big brother, Dolph. We did it bro!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Mcllin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcllin comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Brolic. This should be fireworks!

Mcllin
vs
Howard

190 cm
20
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Mcllin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Howard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howard clinches up with Mcllin and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcllin wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcllin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Mcllin controls the action.
Howard wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcllin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mcllin breaks from the clinch.
Mcllin stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Howard feints and as Mcllin raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcllin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard forces his way into half guard.

Howard is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Howard seems content to control.
Howard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcllin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Howard in particular looking to stall.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jordan Howard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcllin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.

Howard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcllin on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcllin's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcllin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
Howard is in close to Mcllin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcllin controls Howard momentarily but Howard frees himself.
Mcllin is breathing heavily.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcllin circles away.
Vernon Mcllin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Howard.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcllin sprawls well. Mcllin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Mcllin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt - Mcllin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Vernon Mcllin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Howard.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Howard.
Howard taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcllin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard advances to mount.
Howard looking to control but Mcllin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard is landing with some decent strikes but Mcllin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
Howard raining down shots from the mount!
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.

Howard wants to finish this one by submission but Mcllin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Howard.
Mcllin taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Howard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Howard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcllin is trying to escape the mount.
Mcllin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Howard working for a submission but Mcllin is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcllin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Howard with shots to the head and body - Mcllin looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcllin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howard works his way into full mount!
Howard wants to take Mcllin's back here but Mcllin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Howard throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mcllin has his hands clasped together but Howard breaks the hold and Mcllin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Howard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Howard!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maceo Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepfaner Sarejoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Intro. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Berry
vs
Sarejoe

187 cm
22
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maceo Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stepfaner Sarejoe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berry throws a head kick but Sarejoe moves out of range.

Berry closes the distance and clinches.
Berry lands an elbow just above Sarejoe 's eye.

It looks like Stepfaner Sarejoe has been cut.
Berry is working for takedown but Sarejoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sarejoe tries to break the clinch but Berry is controlling the position.
Berry really is a fat lump.

Berry manages to pull guard.

Sarejoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sarejoe advances position into side control!
Sarejoe misses with the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stepfaner Sarejoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Henderson
vs
Harris

189 cm
19
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.

Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Henderson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson wants to control but Harris postures up.
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Harris postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Henderson is right now.
Henderson tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Harris postures up.
Henderson tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.

Harris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henderson to his feet.

Harris drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Harris tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson jumps guard but Harris stands there with Henderson around his waist. Henderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harris looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Harris 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.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Henderson passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Henderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Harris breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Harris.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Harris.

Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Henderson shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris lands a jab to Henderson's midsection.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Harris misses with the combination.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris stalks Henderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henderson's face. Henderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henderson shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris works Henderson's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Harris misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.

It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Harris tries to stand but Henderson is controlling his head.
Henderson is trying to improve his position.
Henderson wants to control but Harris postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has one of Harris's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Trashed and Scattered - Avenged Sevenfold. Adams has chosen Satan Is Real as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Jamie Walker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jamie Walker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Walker
vs
Adams

195 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JR Adams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Adams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walker looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like JR Adams has been cut.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.

Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams stalling.
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!
Walker trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Adams throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Adams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adams wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Adams throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.
Adams trying to control the pace.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adams stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams with the ground and pound but Walker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walker throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Jamie Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Adams takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Adams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams with the ground and pound but Walker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adams is in close to Walker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Adams throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker wants to stand and escape but instead Adams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker looking to control.
Adams trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Adams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
Adams is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adams dominating with strikes here.
Adams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Adams breaks from Walker's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Walker is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams cracks Walker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JR Adams!
JR Adams is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, JR Adams 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
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Szumilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szumilas has chosen Amorphis "Skyforger" as his entrance music. Lil Wayne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Szumilas's chin.

Wayne
vs
Szumilas

168 cm
19
139 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

162 cm
21
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Szumilas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne is looking to slow Szumilas down with leg kicks.
Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Szumilas's belly button to the back.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Szumilas shoots in but Wayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Szumilas has a takedown stuffed.
Szumilas blocks a head kick by Wayne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tests Szumilas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Szumilas checks it.

Szumilas has Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Szumilas controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking to stall.
Szumilas is trying to force a seperation but Wayne has the dominant position.
Wayne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szumilas backwards.
Wayne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Szumilas.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Szumilas goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Szumilas.
Szumilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Szumilas looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szumilas.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne drops Szumilas with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wayne follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Wayne!
A victorious Lil Wayne 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
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nerivaldo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Nunes
vs
Cassidy

193 cm
25
248 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nerivaldo Nunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nunes throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy lands a nice shot that snaps Nunes's head back.
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Nunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassidy misses with a looping left.
Cassidy misses with a hook to the body
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
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!
Cassidy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Nunes.
Nunes connects with a single shot there.
Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Nunes.
Cassidy walks into a jab.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Nunes lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Nunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Nunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Cassidy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nunes misses with a looping left.
Nunes misses the jab.
Cassidy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nunes checks it well.
Cassidy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nunes at a distance.
Cassidy fails to land the takedown.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Nunes.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Cassidy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nerivaldo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Cassidy.
Nunes misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Nunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nunes lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Nunes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Nerivaldo Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Cassidy throws a right hand that misses

and Nunes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nunes.
Nunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassidy or not.
Cassidy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Cassidy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nunes lands with a left to the head.
Nunes gets through Cassidy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
Nunes cracks a nice hook into Cassidy's ribs.
Nunes punishes Cassidy's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy looks winded!
Nunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Cassidy throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nunes.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Nunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy misses the jab.
Tyler Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes jabs at Cassidy's body.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Nunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassidy takes one on the button.
A left lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy misses the jab.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nunes slips a jab from Cassidy.
Nunes with a jab.
Nunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nunes looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nunes connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
A big right from Nunes misses.
Nunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nunes counters by clinching up.
Cassidy working hard to break the clinch.
Cassidy tries to circle away but Nunes has him pinned against the cage.
Cassidy tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes.

Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
A combination from Nunes does no damage.
Nunes throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Nunes's ribs.
Cassidy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nunes misses.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassidy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy scores with the left hand. Nunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassidy slips a jab from Nunes.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Nunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassidy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Nerivaldo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Cassidy.
Cassidy lands an overhand right.
Cassidy works Nunes's body with a nice hook.
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunes's waist but Nunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cassidy off to one side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nunes throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Nunes swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes blocks a head kick by Cassidy.
Nunes slips a jab from Cassidy.
Nunes looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes leaves Cassidy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cassidy works Nunes's body with a nice hook.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Nunes moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nunes lands with a cross.
Cassidy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nunes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cassidy.
Cassidy connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Cassidy is breathing heavily.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Cassidy swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes moves out of range of the body kick from Cassidy.
Nunes cracks Cassidy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassidy shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
Nunes throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nunes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Nunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nunes throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy moves out of range as Nunes strikes.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Nunes misses with a hook.
Cassidy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Nunes's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Nunes.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nunes's head backwards.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nunes misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunes throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Cassidy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassidy, as that shot connected.
Cassidy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Nerivaldo Nunes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cassidy throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes sizes up Cassidy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassidy wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nunes slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Nerivaldo Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cassidy.

Cassidy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
A cross from Nunes lands.
Cassidy is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Cassidy is holding his hands too far apart here. Nunes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Cassidy is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nerivaldo Nunes!
Nerivaldo Nunes is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nerivaldo Nunes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.