QFC Tournament 332 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stormtrooper Of Death (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Howlett
vs
Of Death

160 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stormtrooper Of Death!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Death lands a jab-cross combination.
Of Death blocks a jab.
Howlett tries to clinch but Of Death moves out of range.
Howlett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Of Death fails to land with a series of punches.
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Of Death.
No joy there for Of Death, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Of Death misses with a double jab
and Howlett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Of Death pinned against the cage. Of Death gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Of Death throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Of Death throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Of Death fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Of Death looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Of Death showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
No joy there for Of Death, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Of Death keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Of Death.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Death paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Death fails to land with a series of punches.
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Of Death.
Of Death takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Stormtrooper Of Death has been cut.

Howlett instigates a clinch.

Howlett drags the fight down to the ground.
Of Death wants to get up but he can't break Howlett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Howlett controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howlett is on top in guard.
Howlett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Of Death is looking to stand back up but Howlett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Of Death.
Of Death looks winded!
Of Death is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Of Death can do anything to dispel that myth.
Of Death is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Of Death tries to kick Howlett off but Howlett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Of Death really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Death is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Howlett controlling the action here.

Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Of Death doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Of Death is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Of Death wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett trying to control the action but Of Death is working from the bottom.

James Howlett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Of Death, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howlett wants to clinch.
Of Death blocks a head kick by Howlett.
Of Death misses with a combination
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Of Death misses with a wild combination.
Of Death throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Of Death throws a series of punches but Howlett moves out of range.
Of Death looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Death throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Death misses with a series of wild punches.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Of Death circles away.
Of Death avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Howlett moves into the clinch.
Of Death is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Howlett.
Of Death looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Howlett successfully pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Of Death is one step ahead there.
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!
Howlett is trying to keep Of Death in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stormtrooper Of Death's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Of Death misses with a wild combination.
Of Death throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howlett tries to clinch but Of Death is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Death throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Of Death throws a right and a left that both miss.
Of Death throws a series of punches but Howlett moves out of range.
Stormtrooper Of Death seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Death displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Death falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Death is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Death manages to avoid it.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Of Death is avoiding it.
Of Death looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Of Death swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howlett.
Howlett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Of Death pushes him off.
Of Death throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
Howlett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Death misses with a double jab.
Howlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howlett tries to clinch but Of Death is having none of it.
Stormtrooper Of Death is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Of Death is avoiding it.

Howlett has Of Death up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Death wants to break free but Howlett has control.
Of Death tries to break the clinch but Howlett is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Howlett.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Death is looking to break free of the clinch but Howlett has double underhooks.

Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Of Death pushes him off.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Death takes a kick to the side of the head.
Of Death misses with a double jab
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Death swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howlett counters with a nice body kick.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Of Death sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howlett tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Death.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Of Death swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Of Death misses with a two punch combination.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Death paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Death throws a right and a left that both miss.
Of Death ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
Of Death will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howlett fails with the takedown.

Howlett clinches.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but Of Death blocks it.
Of Death is trying to break the clinch but Howlett is controlling him.

Howlett drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Of Death wants to stand and escape but instead Howlett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Of Death is looking to stand up but Howlett isn't so interested in that idea.
Of Death wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Howlett manages to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Of Death is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stormtrooper Of Death's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Howlett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Of Death throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Of Death as Howlett shoots in.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Of Death as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Of Death.
Of Death throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
Of Death takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Of Death circles away.
Howlett wants to clinch.
No joy there for Of Death, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Death takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Death throws a combination that misses
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Of Death.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Death throws a series of punches but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Death tries to bum rush Howlett with a series of wild strikes but Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Of Death keeps it at a distance.
Howlett wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Death looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.

Howlett has taken the fight to the clinch.

Howlett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Of Death slips the punch.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Of Death misses with a two punch combination.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Of Death defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Of Death into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Of Death is looking to break free of the clinch but Howlett has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Howlett.
Of Death is trying to break the clinch but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.
Of Death is trying to break free.
Howlett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Of Death's face.
Of Death is trying to break free.
Of Death has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.

Howlett decides to pull guard.
Howlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Of Death's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Death can't keep his opponent in guard - Howlett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howlett is keen to just control but Of Death is a slippery customer.

Howlett is working for a submission of some sort.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Death is trying to stand up here but Howlett is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett wants to control but Of Death is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Of Death is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Howlett just wasn't active enough.
Of Death throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Of Death misses with a two punch combination.
Of Death takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Howlett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Of Death misses with a jab, cross combination.
Of Death misses with a double jab.
Of Death misses with a combination
and Howlett counters with a series of strikes. Of Death will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stormtrooper Of Death has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Death moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for James Howlett!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for James Howlett!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for James Howlett!

James Howlett wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cap Bottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Vega
vs
Bottle

185 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cap Bottle!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bottle counters by moving into the clinch.

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

Bottle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vega struggling a bit here.
Vega tries to improve position but can't.
Vega can't do much from the bottom here.
Bottle wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Bottle working away.
Bottle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bottle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bottle working the ground and pound but Vega is defending the strikes.
Vega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bottle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bottle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vega avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bottle.
Bottle is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vega tries to buck Bottle off but Bottle is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottle is trying to ground and pound but Vega uses the momentary lack of control by Bottle to regain half guard.
Vega is not content to let Bottle control the position.
Bottle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vega has his hands clasped together around Bottle's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is staying active underneath Bottle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cap Bottle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottle. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottle misses with a kick to the body
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Bottle 's knee.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
Vega wants to clinch but Bottle slips to the side

and Bottle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vega's guard now.
Bottle wants to stand but Vega is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bottle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottle trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Bottle won't allow Vega to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottle trying to move into half guard but instead Vega has managed to sweep!
Bottle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bottle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bottle looks winded!
Bottle tries to control but Vega wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Vega is defending against the submission attempts here by Bottle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cap Bottle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vega fails to land the takedown.
Bottle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bottle tries to clinch up.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

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

Vega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottle, who protects the arm well.
Bottle is letting Vega control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottle can't do much from the bottom here.
Vega is staying tight to Bottle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bottle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vega is looking to take a break and control but Bottle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vega is working Bottle over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands an elbow.
Vega trying to control the position but Bottle is working away.
Vega working away.
Cap Bottle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bottle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bottle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottle is trying to control Vega's posture but Vega avoids it.
Bottle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vega tries to move to mount but Bottle blocks the move with his legs.
Bottle struggling a bit here.
Bottle regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottle trying to control from the bottom.
Bottle is breathing heavily.
Bottle wants to get back to full guard.
Vega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bottle is trying to maintain the position but Vega is very close to passing his half guard.
Vega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vega decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Vega dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Vega looks for a takedown but Bottle sprawls well.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bottle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vega was covering up waiting for the punch and Bottle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vega wants to sweep here but Bottle controlling him for the moment.

Vega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bottle has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bottle wants to free his trapped foot but Vega is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottle wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Bottle prevents Vega from improving his position.
Bottle trying to pass the guard but Vega defending well.
Bottle trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Bottle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vega controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottle pulls his head out easily.
Bottle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vega is trying to control but can't.

Bottle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bottle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bottle gets the takedown into side control.
Bottle tries to advance to mount but Vega denies him.
Vega wants to control but Bottle postures up.
Bottle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Vega struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottle fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Bottle is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vega looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bottle gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vega is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bottle lets go of the hold and Vega can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cap Bottle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasile Crudu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crudu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Treceti batalioane romane Carpatii. Cold has chosen Stone Cold Steve Austin Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crudu
vs
Cold

190 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasile Crudu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stone Cold!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cold tries to sprawl but Crudu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crudu is working away from the top position though.
Crudu moves into full mount! Cold won't be happy about that!
Crudu lands a big elbow - Cold is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cold is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vasile Crudu!
Our winner, Vasile Crudu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Christopher Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Christopher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Christopher
vs
Christopher Iii

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anderson Christopher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timothy Christopher Iii!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Christopher Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Christopher Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Christopher Iii seems to be looking for submissions.

Christopher actively working from the bottom here.
Christopher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christopher Iii.
Christopher Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Christopher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christopher moves into full guard.
Christopher Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Christopher has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Iii with a nice head shot there.
Christopher Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christopher Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopher Iii throwing strikes from guard but Christopher blocks nicely.
Christopher Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Christopher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christopher Iii trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
Christopher Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christopher Iii controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Christopher Iii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopher Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Christopher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopher Iii.
Christopher Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Christopher's guard.
Christopher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Christopher Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christopher Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Christopher looking for a guillotine here but Christopher Iii defends easily.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christopher Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Christopher looking to control.
Christopher Iii tries to stand but Christopher is controlling from the bottom.
Christopher Iii with a nice head shot there.
Christopher Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopher Iii throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher working a defensive guard here.
Christopher Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Christopher has wrist control.
Christopher Iii postures up.
Christopher is breathing heavily.
Christopher Iii distracts Christopher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christopher Iii postures up.
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Christopher Iii from controlling successfully.
Christopher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christopher Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Christopher Iii 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.

Christopher Iii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christopher trying to control but Christopher Iii postures up.
Christopher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Christopher Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Christopher's brow.
Christopher Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Christopher controls Christopher Iii momentarily but Christopher Iii frees himself.
Christopher Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Christopher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopher Iii.
Christopher Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Christopher Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christopher Iii wanted to stand there but Christopher had control of the position.
Christopher Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Christopher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christopher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopher Iii.
Christopher Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Christopher Iii from controlling successfully.
Christopher Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christopher Iii cracks Christopher with a solid left hand.

Christopher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christopher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii distracts Christopher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Timothy Christopher Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christopher Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Christopher Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christopher Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Christopher Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christopher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christopher looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Christopher Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christopher Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christopher Iii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christopher looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christopher Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Christopher Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Christopher Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christopher, pushing him back against the cage.

Christopher Iii wants the takedown. Christopher is fighting it off but Christopher Iii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Christopher's guard against the cage.
Christopher Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Christopher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopher Iii.
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Christopher Iii from controlling successfully.
Christopher Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christopher Iii trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
Christopher Iii stops Christopher from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Iii wants to control from the top but Christopher keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Timothy Christopher Iii.
Christopher Iii shoots in for a takedown but Christopher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Christopher Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
Christopher is trying to pull guard but Christopher Iii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Christopher Iii lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Christopher manages to get to full guard.
Christopher Iii throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopher Iii wants to control from the top but Christopher keeps moving.
Christopher Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Christopher Iii trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.

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

Timothy Christopher Iii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Christopher Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christopher.

Christopher Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Christopher Iii tries to work over Christopher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christopher Iii just leaning against Christopher, taking a breather.

Christopher Iii successfully pulls guard.

Christopher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christopher Iii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Christopher, into his guard.
Christopher Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christopher Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christopher Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Christopher Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Christopher has wrist control.
Christopher Iii postures up.
Christopher Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christopher Iii wants to control from the top but Christopher keeps moving.
Christopher Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christopher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Christopher Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christopher Iii 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Timothy Christopher Iii!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Timothy Christopher Iii!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Timothy Christopher Iii!

Timothy Christopher Iii wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Timothy Christopher Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.