WCSA IX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Munch
vs
Yefimovich Rasputin

225 cm
38
289 lbs
8 - 13 - 1

225 cm
40
287 lbs
28 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munch avoids it really well and circles away.
Munch throws a head kick but Rasputin moves out of range.
Munch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Munch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rasputin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasputin wants it to stay on the feet.
Rasputin leaves Munch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin slips a jab from Munch.
Munch takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.

Rasputin pushes Munch up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin lands a body shot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch shoots in but Rasputin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Munch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rasputin lands a left and a right that send Munch crashing to the mat, dazed. Rasputin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Munch is rocked!

It looks like John Munch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Oh Munch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Munch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munch tries to circle away but Rasputin has him pinned against the cage.

Rasputin pulls guard successfully.

Rasputin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munch defends it easily.

Rasputin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munch defends it easily.
Munch seems to have got his legs back now.

Rasputin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Munch is defending well. Rasputin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Munch has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rasputin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin waved his t-shirt featuring Das Labor's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jitsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe. 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.

Jitsu
vs
Monsoon

225 cm
39
287 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

213 cm
29
276 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

4 Leaf Fight Gear

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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Monsoon.
A jab from Monsoon misses.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Monsoon sprawls well.

Jitsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monsoon!
Monsoon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jitsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jitsu is looking for a kimura but Monsoon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jitsu to get the leverage.
Jitsu blocks the strikes from Monsoon.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Jitsu.
Monsoon is refusing to be controlled, as Jitsu sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jitsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monsoon is just riding it out for now. Jitsu eventually gives up the hold.
Monsoon trying to control here.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Monsoon is working from the bottom.

Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monsoon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Jitsu is looking to advance position but Monsoon won't allow it.
Monsoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jitsu. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Monsoon is defending well.
Monsoon tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.

Jitsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monsoon sees it coming and defends easily.

Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monsoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monsoon thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Jitsu or perhaps it was just good defense by Monsoon which made him look bad.

Jitsu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monsoon was covering up waiting for the punch and Jitsu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu content to control rather than advance.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monsoon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu prevents Monsoon from improving his position.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monsoon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monsoon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jitsu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Jitsu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Monsoon defend it? Jitsu steps over the head and cranks it - Monsoon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jitsu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
A very excited looking Jiu Jitsu 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Manley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Martinez
vs
Manley

190 cm
22
210 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Manley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.

Manley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Manley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.

Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley prevents Martinez from improving his position.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Manley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Manley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez tries to roll over but Manley keeps him under control.
Manley wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Manley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Manley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Manley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manley tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Manley is looking to chop away at Martinez's legs.
Manley tries a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manley.
Martinez misses the jab.
Manley tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Manley clinches with his opponent.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Manley gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Manley 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.

A combination from Manley does no damage.
Manley avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manley slips under a jab.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Manley saw that one coming.
Manley lands a right hook to the body.
Manley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez looks to land a right hand but Manley moved out of range.

Manley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.

Martinez actively working from the bottom here.

Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez won't allow Manley to pass to mount.
Manley slows the pace down in half guard.

Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manley pulls his head out easily.
Manley is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Manley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Martinez goes for an armbar but Manley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Manley.
Manley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manley defends it easily.
Johnny Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Martinez gets caught flat footed, as Manley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Manley tries to pass.

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

Manley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manley looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martinez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manley has picked Martinez up and slammed him! Martinez can't keep hold of the triangle and Manley manages to pass to side control!
Martinez is not content to let Manley control the position.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manley is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez is looking for a triangle but Manley pushes his legs off easily.
Manley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.

Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manley trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Manley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Martinez is tightening it up a little... Manley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Martinez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Martinez!
Johnny Martinez retains his light heavyweight title!
Johnny Martinez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Justin Manley stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to my fans i will be back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babby Killerz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killerz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. tunununum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jos Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruz
vs
Killerz

170 cm
23
209 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

183 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jos Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Babby Killerz!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Killerz stumbling back into the cage.
Killerz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Killerz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.

Killerz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cruz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Killerz is looking to defend but Cruz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Killerz! Cruz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Killerz taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jos Cruz!
Babby Killerz spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess ill be the one with rabbies...BABBY RABBIES!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: McGee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sasi
vs
Mcgee

179 cm
22
201 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

187 cm
38
225 lbs
18 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sasi shoots and misses

and Mcgee counters by clinching up.
Mcgee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sasi's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mcgee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcgee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sasi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Sasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sasi at a distance.
Mcgee connects with a body shot that sends Sasi's belly button to the back.
Mcgee fails to land with a series of punches.
Sasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcgee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sasi scrambles back to his feet.
Sasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgee defends it nicely.
Mcgee doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasi circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgee scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcgee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcgee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timothy Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasi fails with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcgee.

Mcgee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sasi, who protects the arm well.

Mcgee tries for a kimura but Sasi is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Mcgee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sasi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sasi wants to get back to his feet but Mcgee drags him back down.

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

Mcgee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcgee wants to control but Sasi is keeping him busy.
Mcgee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sasi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcgee connects with a decent elbow.
Sasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgee on the ground.
Mcgee tries to score with some ground and pound. Sasi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mcgee is looking to take a break and control but Sasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasi pushes Mcgee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcgee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Mcgee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mcgee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgee showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcgee is trying to control. Sasi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcgee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sasi is trying to stand back up but Mcgee is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Mcgee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mcgee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sasi.
Mcgee lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcgee - that will leave a mark!
Mcgee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcgee lands a right hook to the body.
Mcgee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sasi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mcgee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Mcgee has closed the distance and engaged Sasi in a clinch.

Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.

Mcgee has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgee swivels and escapes.
Sasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcgee is looking to slow Sasi down with leg kicks.
Mcgee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Sasi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sasi keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.

Sasi is working an open guard so Mcgee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Sasi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgee as he jumps to the side.
Mcgee lands with a shot to the body.
Mcgee tries to clinch up but Sasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sasi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sasi gets caught napping as Mcgee dives in and scores a takedown. Sasi manages to retain guard.

Mcgee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcgee throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee trying to control but Sasi is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Sasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sasi manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Sasi's guard.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control but Sasi is working from the bottom.
Sasi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcgee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sasi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sasi tries to get out of the position.

Mcgee has gone for a leg lock! Sasi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgee's guard.

Mcgee kicks Sasi off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Mcgee connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sasi shoots for a takedown but Mcgee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Mcgee.
Timothy Mcgee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Sasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgee was covering up waiting for the punch and Sasi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasi throws an elbow that misses. Mcgee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sasi's guard. Nice move by Mcgee!
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! Sasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sasi manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into Sasi's guard.
Sasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgee.

Mcgee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcgee tries to clinch but Sasi moves out of range.
Sasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mcgee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcgee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sasi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgee somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sasi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sasi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sasi wants to get back to his feet but Mcgee drags him back down.
Timothy Mcgee has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mcgee is trying to get an arm triangle but Sasi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee advances to full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mcgee controlling his opponent.

Mcgee has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sasi is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timothy Mcgee!
Timothy Mcgee really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.