LFC NY 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let Me Find Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watson
vs
Hogan

193 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hogan !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson takes one to the side of the head.
Hogan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hogan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through Watson's defenses.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogan lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Donk. Hogan catches Watson right on the button with a cross.
Watson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watson walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hogan as he connects with a hook.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogan , pushing him back against the cage.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Hogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson prevents Hogan from breaking the clinch.
Hogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Hogan . That snapped Watson's head back.
Hogan cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hogan takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Hogan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Watson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Watson tries to move into range but Hogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hogan scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Watson.
Watson controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Watson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Watson wants to stand but Hogan has his arm trapped.
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson thows a huge punch but Hogan dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan manages to get to full guard.
Hogan wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea.
Watson wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Watson. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Hogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hogan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hogan with a nice cross.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
Joe Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Hogan . Beautiful body shot.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hogan is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Hogan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Hogan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Watson backs up against the cage.
Hogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watson in his tracks.
Hogan scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hogan 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.

Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan .
Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Watson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
Hogan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Watson misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hogan scores with a three punch combo!
Hogan lands with an overhand left.
Hogan moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Hogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Hogan cracks Watson with a good jab.
Hogan 's corner calls for a 1-2. Hogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Benjamin Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Watson backs up against the cage.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Hogan stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan .
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogan 's corner calls for a 1-2. Hogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hogan scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Hogan - just one landing.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hogan .
Nice body punch from Hogan .
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
Hogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watson in his tracks.
Hogan looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Hogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogan lands the left hand.
Watson avoids the body shot from Hogan .
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Hogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hogan thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Joe Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hogan scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
Hogan scores with a body shot.
Joe Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Watson shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogan lands with a good body shot.
Watson throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan lands a jab.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogan connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Hogan scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through Watson's defenses.
Hogan scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Hogan cracks Watson with an open hand slap.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hogan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Watson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson is thwarting Hogan 's attempts to control the position.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Watson wants to take a breather but Hogan is having none of it.
Watson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hogan works to full guard.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan wants to stand but Watson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.

Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Watson's guard.
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hogan trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson dips to his left and cracks Hogan with an uppercut!
Watson misses with a double jab.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benjamin Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Hogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hogan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hogan !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Uvol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Werner Klemperer's chin.

Uvol
vs
Klemperer

187 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
246 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Elite Canadian Threads

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klemperer tries to land a front kick but Uvol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klemperer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Uvol counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Klemperer!
Klemperer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uvol.
Klemperer trying to control but Uvol flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Klemperer tries to escape but Uvol has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Uvol is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uvol lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Uvol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Uvol has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Klemperer is really stuck here.
Uvol avoiding Klemperer 's attempts to control his hands.
Uvol landing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klemperer covers up after that shot from Uvol.
Uvol is landing big shots and Klemperer is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Uvol!
In his post fight interview, Paul Uvol started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Smack That. Nicolas Barcos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cruz
vs
Barcos

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Elite Canadian Threads

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 Montreal, Luciano Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Barcos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruz tries to sprawl but Barcos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Barcos is very close to passing his half guard.
Barcos working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barcos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barcos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz has hold of Barcos's hands but Barcos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Barcos.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Barcos in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz has hold of Barcos's hands but Barcos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barcos slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Barcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barcos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barcos lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Barcos has control of the leg.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barcos on the ground.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Barcos in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Barcos there.
Barcos winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barcos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz tries to roll over but Barcos keeps him under control.
Barcos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barcos is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barcos stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Barcos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barcos connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Barcos is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barcos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barcos working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Barcos is controlling well.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Barcos working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barcos scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barcos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barcos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barcos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz!
Barcos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barcos cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barcos with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Barcos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Cruz wants to hold on but Barcos pushes him away.
BOOM! Barcos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barcos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz taking shots to the head.
Barcos working Cruz over with strikes here.
Barcos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barcos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruz?
Barcos working Cruz over with strikes here.
Barcos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barcos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barcos with good strikes from the mount here!
Barcos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barcos cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barcos lands with some strikes.
Barcos is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barcos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cruz looks a forlorn figure.
Barcos punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Barcos with the ground and pound from mount.
Barcos working Cruz over with strikes here.
The referee warns Cruz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Barcos gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.
Barcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nicolas Barcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barcos postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barcos working some strikes from top position.
Barcos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barcos connects with a couple of short punches.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barcos lands strikes from half guard.
Barcos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barcos working the head and body with strikes.
Barcos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barcos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Barcos.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Barcos in his half guard.
Barcos working Cruz over with strikes.
Barcos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barcos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barcos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is looking to escape.
Barcos working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barcos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barcos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barcos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barcos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barcos lands with a punch from half guard.
Barcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Barcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barcos lands strikes from half guard.
Barcos drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Barcos in his half guard.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barcos working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Barcos is controlling him well.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barcos scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barcos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barcos drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Barcos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barcos working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barcos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Barcos is controlling him well.
Barcos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barcos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barcos winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barcos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barcos working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Barcos is controlling well.
Cruz has hold of Barcos's hands but Barcos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barcos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barcos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barcos slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Barcos is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barcos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barcos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Barcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Barcos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Barcos scoring with some ground and pound.
Barcos postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Barcos is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barcos cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Barcos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barcos works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barcos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barcos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barcos stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barcos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Barcos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barcos stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Barcos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz wants to stand but Barcos is controlling the position.
Barcos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barcos is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barcos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barcos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barcos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barcos is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barcos scoring with some ground and pound.
Barcos connects with a couple of short punches.
Barcos is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barcos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barcos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcos distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barcos distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Barcos slips an elbow through the middle.
Barcos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos scoring with some ground and pound.
Barcos lands a couple of elbows.
Barcos cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Barcos scoring with some ground and pound.
Barcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Barcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Barcos postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Barcos lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
Barcos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barcos stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Barcos stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barcos is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barcos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barcos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barcos stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barcos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
Barcos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luciano Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barcos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Barcos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barcos landing some decent shots from guard.
Barcos is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barcos connects with a couple of short punches.
Barcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barcos with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barcos is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barcos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nicolas Barcos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barcos lands a couple of elbows.
Barcos 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Barcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barcos 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Barcos!
Luciano Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cohollo Aggo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ross might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit-My way or the high way. Cohollo Aggo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ross
vs
Aggo

195 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Elite Canadian Threads

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cohollo Aggo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aggo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ross working some strikes from top position.
Aggo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aggo, not yet.
Ross stands up over Aggo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ross landing with the ground and pound.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross connects with a couple of short punches.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aggo's head.
Ross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ross prevents Aggo from getting back to his feet.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aggo's head.
Ross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aggo's head.
Ross is in close to Aggo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Aggo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aggo has momentary wrist control but Ross slips an elbow through the middle.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aggo's head.
Aggo looks winded!
Ross cracks Aggo with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross cracks Aggo with a solid left hand.

Aggo is rocked!
Ross advances to half guard.
Aggo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aggo is still in real trouble! Can Ross finish him?
Ross frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aggo seems to have recovered his senses.
Aggo taking shots to the head.
Ross is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Aggo goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ross!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Ross!
An intense looking John Ross took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Want to thank the fans and my sponsors... without them this wouldnt have been possible'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Wiatrzyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Drago
vs
Wiatrzyk

196 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Elite Canadian Threads

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Wiatrzyk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago thumps Wiatrzyk with a low kick.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiatrzyk as he avoids it easily.

Wiatrzyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the cage.
Drago looking for a takedown.
Drago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiatrzyk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wiatrzyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.

Wiatrzyk darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
Wiatrzyk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wiatrzyk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drago wants a takedown.
Drago tries to pull guard but Wiatrzyk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Drago has Wiatrzyk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiatrzyk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago goes for a takedown attempt but Wiatrzyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drago has his takedown stuffed

and Wiatrzyk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Wiatrzyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wiatrzyk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wiatrzyk controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mack Wiatrzyk!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Badenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelly Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Badenov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Badenov
vs
Haynes

182 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Rhino

Elite Canadian Threads

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 Montreal, Boris Badenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelly Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haynes fails to land the takedown.
Badenov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haynes avoids it really well and circles away.
Badenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Haynes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Badenov is looking for a sweep.
Badenov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haynes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Badenov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haynes working the body and head with strikes.
Haynes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Badenov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Haynes tries for a kimura but Badenov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badenov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haynes.

Haynes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Haynes tries for a kimura but Badenov is defending well.

Haynes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Haynes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Badenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haynes on the ground.
Haynes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badenov pushes Haynes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haynes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Haynes tries for a kimura but Badenov is defending well.
Haynes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Badenov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Haynes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelly Haynes!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dr Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suntan Superman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Pepper had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pepper
vs
Superman

183 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Elite Canadian Threads

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Suntan Superman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superman dives in and grabs Pepper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pepper pushes down on Superman's head and hops out.
Pepper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Superman.
Superman throws a right and a left that Pepper avoids nicely.

Pepper dives in and scores a takedown into Superman's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pepper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pepper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pepper pushing down on Superman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pepper wants to pass the guard but Superman is defending well.
Superman is trying to get back to full guard.
Pepper is thwarting Superman's attempts to control the position.
Pepper not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pepper is trying to work for a kimura but Superman is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Superman wants to control but Pepper is keeping busy.

Pepper wants to work for an arm triangle but Superman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Superman is trying to control but can't.

Pepper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Superman defends it well.

Pepper seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Superman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pepper working the head and body with strikes.
Superman trying to control but Pepper postures up.
Superman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Superman is looking for a sweep. Pepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to control. Superman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pepper is looking for a kimura here.
Pepper is controlling the pace.
Superman wants to control but Pepper passes into side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superman sneaks back into half guard.
Superman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pepper is working away from the top position though.

Pepper is trying to work for a kimura but Superman is defending well.
Superman is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pepper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Superman.

Pepper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Superman to the ground. Pepper is now in Superman's guard.
Pepper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Superman is trying to keep Pepper in close.
Pepper trying to move into half guard but instead Superman has managed to sweep!
Superman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Superman wants to control but Pepper is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Superman wants to pass to mount but Pepper is defending the position.
Pepper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pepper.
Superman is looking to advance position but Pepper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Superman tries to hold on but Pepper postures up.
Superman is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pepper has hold of Superman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Superman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pepper controlling his opponent.
Pepper raining down shots from the mount!
Superman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pepper controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper wants to control the pace but Superman is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Pepper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Superman is on top in guard.
Superman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Superman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pepper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Superman, into his guard.

Superman is looking for a triangle but Pepper pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Superman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pepper stays in close to Superman's body and controls the position.
Pepper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Superman is trying to hold Pepper in close to prevent damage but Pepper has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pepper seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Pepper dominated that second round.
That's time! Pepper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Superman is looking to clinch.
Superman shoots in for a takedown but Pepper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pepper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepper keeps the fight on the outside.

Pepper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pepper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Superman 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.
Superman keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pepper is stalling in the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Dr Pepper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Superman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pepper counters with a shoot takedown. Superman fights it but they end up in guard.
Superman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pepper advances position into side control!

Pepper tries for a kimura but Superman is defending well.
Superman is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superman is not content to let Pepper control the position.

Pepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dr Pepper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepper is looking to take a break and control but Superman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Superman is trying to work for a sweep but Pepper has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pepper wants to control the pace but Superman is squirming around nicely.
Pepper avoids the attempt from Superman to control.
Superman is squirming around, avoiding Pepper's attempts to control the action.
Superman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Pepper looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Superman can't escape the position.
Pepper thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Superman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suntan Superman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dr Pepper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Superman regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Pepper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pepper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Pepper!