Wfc7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Chilemba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chilemba
vs
Daddy Crabtree

180 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Chilemba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Daddy Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chilemba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crabtree to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Chilemba working for a triangle but Crabtree defends it easily.
Crabtree throws a big right hand that misses.

Chilemba looking for a guillotine here but Crabtree defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Crabtree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chilemba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crabtree has managed to get both his arms back between Chilemba's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crabtree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crabtree throws a big right hand that misses.
Crabtree looking to pass the guard.

Chilemba has his foot on Crabtree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crabtree works his way back into a safe position though.

Crabtree drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crabtree jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Chilemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crabtree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chilemba working for a triangle but Crabtree defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crabtree throwing strikes from guard but Chilemba blocks nicely.
Crabtree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Chilemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crabtree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crabtree postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crabtree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chilemba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crabtree lands a couple of elbows.
Crabtree is working Chilemba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chilemba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chilemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crabtree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chilemba looking for a guillotine here but Crabtree defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree working some strikes from top position.
Crabtree postures up and lands a big shot to Chilemba's brow.

Chilemba has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crabtree doesn't defend quickly enough and Chilemba has managed to lock this one up! Can Crabtree escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chilemba on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rocky Chilemba!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johhny Nelson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lewis
vs
Nelson

190 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johhny Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch up

and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lewis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nelson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Lewis!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Valdemes

190 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valdemes drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Valdemes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lewis dives on top into guard.

Valdemes working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdemes is retaining full guard.

Valdemes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.

Valdemes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdemes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valdemes trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valdemes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.

Valdemes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Valdemes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Valdemes wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Valdemes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lewis stacks Valdemes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lewis!
Valdemes is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdemes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Valdemes from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdemes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Valdemes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lewis passes into half guard.
Valdemes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valdemes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Valdemes is working away.

Valdemes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valdemes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valdemes.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Valdemes keeps moving.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Valdemes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lewis has passed into half guard!

Valdemes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Valdemes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valdemes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!

Valdemes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Valdemes looking for the choke from the back.

Valdemes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Lewis showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Valdemes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lewis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lewis for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Valdemes dominated that round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valdemes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valdemes wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.

Valdemes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdemes has Lewis in his guard.

Valdemes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Valdemes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Valdemes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lewis has picked Valdemes up and slammed him! Valdemes can't keep hold of the triangle and Lewis manages to pass to side control!
Lewis working the head with strikes.
Lewis wants to stand but Valdemes is controlling his arm.
Valdemes is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Valdemes is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdemes is trying desperately to improve position.

Lewis working for a submission but Valdemes is keeping him at bay.
Hector Valdemes has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdemes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lewis is thwarting Valdemes's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdemes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdemes keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.

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

Valdemes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valdemes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valdemes is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdemes working a defensive guard here.

Valdemes working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Valdemes looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Valdemes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdemes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Valdemes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Valdemes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Valdemes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valdemes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Valdemes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdemes has Lewis in his guard.

Valdemes looking for subs off his back but Lewis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdemes gets full guard.
Lewis forces his way into half guard.
Lewis trying to control from Valdemes's half guard. Valdemes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Valdemes is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.

Valdemes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdemes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdemes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Valdemes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Valdemes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Valdemes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lewis escapes and throws Valdemes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Valdemes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes is looking for a sweep.
Valdemes struggling a bit here.
Valdemes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Valdemes's arms.

Valdemes working for the choke.

Valdemes looking to break Lewis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lewis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Valdemes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valdemes is looking for the choke from the back position but Lewis is controlling his hands well.
Lewis controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lewis rolls, trying to escape but Valdemes keeps control of the position.

Valdemes tightening his grip on Lewis, looking for the choke.

Lewis showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valdemes looking for the RNC.

Lewis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lewis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Valdemes looking for the choke but no joy.

Valdemes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Teddy Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Valdemes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Valdemes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valdemes 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 William Gold scores the fight for Hector Valdemes!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hector Valdemes!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Hector Valdemes!

Hector Valdemes wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Kendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arturo Pinto enters the cage!

Kendricks
vs
Pinto

170 cm
25
182 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Kendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinto fails with the takedown

and Kendricks moves into the clinch.

Kendricks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kendricks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kendricks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Arturo Pinto has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kendricks wants to finish this one by submission but Pinto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kendricks.

Kendricks working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pinto looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kendricks! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Kendricks!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Troy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frontalik Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Brown
vs
Wilder

150 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

160 cm
19
134 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frontalik Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilder lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Wilder in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brown is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frontalik Wilder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Jirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bronson
vs
Jirov

185 cm
25
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Jirov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Bronson lands.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Jirov avoids nicely.
Jirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jirov tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Jirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Jirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Jirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Jirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Jirov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Jirov crashes against the mat.
Bronson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Jirov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jirov staying out of range there.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Jirov counters with a left to the body.
Bronson is breathing heavily.

Jirov gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Jirov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Jirov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jirov wants to stand but Bronson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jirov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jirov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jirov looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vasily Jirov.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jirov counters with a left to the body.

Bronson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jirov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronson being controlled here, momentarily.

Jirov drops back looking for a leg! Bronson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bronson manages to kick Jirov off! Jirov jumps back into Bronson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jirov advances position into side control!
Bronson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jirov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jirov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Jirov is dominant here and he's now got Bronson's back!
Bronson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Jirov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jirov looking to break Bronson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bronson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jirov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet but Jirov has full control of the position and if anything, Bronson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jirov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bronson is trying to stand back up.
Jirov biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jirov lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Jirov 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.

Jirov fails to land the takedown.
Bronson misses with a hook

and Jirov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jirov.
Bronson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jirov tries to pull guard but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson is trying to push Jirov away but Jirov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jirov prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
Jirov tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Jirov wants a takedown.
Lenny Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Jirov.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Jirov has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Jirov has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jirov is trying to break the clinch but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jirov's efforts to push away.
Bronson tries to break the clinch but Jirov is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jirov is trying to pull guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bronson tries to break the clinch but Jirov is controlling the position.
Jirov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bronson prevents it.
Jirov is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jirov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronson.
Jirov is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
Bronson stops a takedown attempt from Jirov.
Bronson working hard to break the clinch.
Jirov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Jirov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jirov blocks a jab.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jirov.
Jirov shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jirov tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lenny Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jirov shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jirov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses

and Jirov counters by moving into the clinch.
Bronson prevents Jirov from breaking the clinch.
Jirov working hard to break the clinch.
Jirov trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Jirov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jirov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bronson pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jirov walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Jirov's defenses.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand

and Jirov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jirov controlling from the top position.
Jirov prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jirov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Jirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jirov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Jirov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jirov tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Bronson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jirov moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Bronson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Bronson.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jirov shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Bronson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
Lenny Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Jirov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jirov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Jirov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jirov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jirov prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Jirov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bronson wants to stand up but Jirov is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vasily Jirov.
Jirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
Jirov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bronson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jirov.
Jirov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bronson's waist but Bronson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jirov off to one side.
Bronson tries to clinch but Jirov is having none of it.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Jirov moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jirov tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jirov is defended easily by Bronson.
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!
Jirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jirov shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Jirov counters with a two punch combo.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jirov. Jirov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jirov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronson sprawls well. He's pushed Jirov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jirov counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jirov wants to clinch.

Jirov scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jirov is controlling him.
Jirov advances position into side control!

Jirov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jirov counters with a left to the body.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jirov.
Lenny Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jirov throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jirov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jirov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jirov tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jirov. Jirov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jirov counters with a two punch combo.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jirov counter with a right hand.
Jirov looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Lenny Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson misses with a right hand

and Jirov counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bronson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jirov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bronson.
Jirov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bronson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Jirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jirov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Vasily Jirov!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Vasily Jirov!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Vasily Jirov!

Vasily Jirov wins by unanimous decision!