NEX LHW Havoc 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cooter Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Titties and Beer. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Brown
vs
Rouge

190 cm
20
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cooter Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Rouge!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rouge lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Cooter Brown has been cut.
Rouge throws a lazy head kick

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rouge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.

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

Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown 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.
Rouge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Brown seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rouge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cooter Brown!
After winning the bout, Cooter Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tappy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaji Maruo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maruo has chosen Avril Lavigne - Hello Kitty as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gilmore
vs
Maruo

175 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tappy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaji Maruo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gilmore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maruo is looking to stand up but Gilmore isn't so interested in that idea.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Maruo keeps moving.
Maruo is looking to stand up but Gilmore isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore tries to free his leg and advance position but Maruo is retaining full guard.
Gilmore trying to control but Maruo is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maruo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore is keen to just control but Maruo is a slippery customer.

Gilmore seems to be working for a kimura but Maruo defends the submission attempt.
Maruo looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gilmore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maruo sees it coming and defends easily.
Maruo looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gilmore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilmore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maruo defending well though.
Gilmore wants to free his trapped foot but Maruo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maruo.
Maruo misses with a double jab.

Gilmore gets a double leg takedown into Maruo's guard.
Gilmore controlling from the top position.
Gilmore trying to control the position from guard on top but Maruo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Maruo keeps moving.
We've been informed that Maruo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gilmore advances to half guard.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maruo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gilmore is looking for a kimura but Maruo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gilmore to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maruo wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gilmore moves nicely into side control.

Gilmore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gilmore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gilmore moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore looking to control but Maruo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tappy Gilmore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maruo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilmore.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilmore is defended easily by Maruo.
Maruo throws a series of punches but Gilmore avoids them all with ease.
Gilmore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Maruo. Those never looked like landing.
Maruo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Gilmore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maruo's guard.
Gilmore passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gilmore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maruo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Maruo throws Gilmore to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Maruo.

Gilmore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maruo was covering up waiting for the punch and Gilmore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maruo keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Gilmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maruo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gilmore is pushing down on Maruo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maruo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gilmore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maruo wants to get back to his feet.
Gilmore trying to control the pace.
Gilmore moves nicely into side control.

Gilmore has hold of Maruo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maruo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gilmore cranks the arm and Maruo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maruo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tappy Gilmore!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinclair Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out. Church has chosen Jesus is Just Alright as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Boone
vs
Church

182 cm
20
196 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sinclair Church!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boone is fending him off so far but Church persists. Nope, Boone circles away and we're back to standing.
Church avoids the head kick by Boone.
Boone lands a head kick. Church smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Sinclair Church has been cut.

Church has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Boone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boone pushes off an throws an elbow but Church leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Church is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
Boone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Church's face.
Boone working the clinch nicely. Church is working for position but Boone cracks him with a big knee to the head! Church crumples up against the cage and Boone lands two more shots before the ref can save Church! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tyrone Boone!
Tyrone Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Speed
vs
Teixeira

200 cm
27
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
226 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed misses with the combination.

Speed moves into range and clinches up with Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to break free but Speed pushes him back against the cage.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Speed is controlling him.

Speed gets control of Teixeira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Speed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Speed thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Teixeira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Speed is adopting a defensive guard.
Speed lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira won't allow Speed to sweep him here.
Teixeira wants to stand but Speed is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed 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.

Teixeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Speed wants to stand up but Teixeira is controlling him.
Teixeira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Speed's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Teixeira postures up.
Speed throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Speed seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Speed shoots in and gets a takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Speed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teixeira's head.
Speed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Teixeira's head.
Speed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Speed prevents Teixeira from getting back to his feet.
Speed is in close to Teixeira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Teixeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Speed controls the pace.
Speed 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.
Teixeira is controlling Speed's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed stays in close to Teixeira's body and controls the position.
Teixeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Speed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teixeira is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
Speed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teixeira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been informed that Teixeira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Teixeira connects with a crisp jab.

Speed shoots in and bounces Teixeira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Speed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Speed stops Teixeira from standing up.
Speed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Speed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Teixeira scores with a decent looking hook.
Teixeira throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Speed tries to clinch there but Teixeira circles away.
Speed shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Speed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Razor Speed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speed tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Speed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Speed in his tracks.
Teixeira dips to his left and cracks Speed with an uppercut!
Teixeira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Teixeira tries to sprawl but Speed drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Speed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teixeira trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed slows the pace down in half guard.
Speed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Speed content just to control the position here.
Speed trying to control but Teixeira is having none of it.
Teixeira taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to hold on but Speed postures up.
Speed landing shots from mount.

It looks like Juan Teixeira has been cut.
Teixeira tries to hold on but Speed pushes him away.
Teixeira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Speed working for a submission but Teixeira is keeping him at bay.
Speed won't let Teixeira get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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.
Speed lands a couple of good shots and Teixeira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Teixeira right now.
Speed scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Teixeira is looking for a way out.
Speed is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Teixeira up.
Speed has good solid back control here.
Teixeira wants to control his opponent's hands but Speed gets his hands free.
Speed has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teixeira for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Speed is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Teixeira won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Speed off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Razor Speed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tahi Toru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Dollar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dollar
vs
Toru

180 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tahi Toru!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar throws a hook but Toru blocks it.
Toru darts in trying to clinch
and Dollar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Tahi Toru has been cut.
Toru shoots in looking for a takedown but Dollar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dollar misses with an uppercut. Toru saw that one coming.
Toru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dollar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Toru is rocked!
Toru blocks a jab.
Toru is still on wobbly legs! Can Dollar finish him?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Toru tries to clinch up
and Dollar counters with a huge right that knocks Toru out cold! Dollar is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cameron Dollar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anywhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Emelianenko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Anywhere
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
17
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Anywhere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anywhere.

Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anywhere wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Anywhere is defending the position.

Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Anywhere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Anywhere is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Anywhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko 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.

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

Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anywhere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Anywhere is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anywhere works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anywhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anywhere passes into side control.
Emelianenko is trying to improve his position.

Anywhere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emelianenko, who protects the arm well.
Anywhere knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere wants to stand but Emelianenko has his arm trapped.

Anywhere is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emelianenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anywhere manages to get to full guard.
Anywhere has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Anywhere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Anywhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Anywhere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anywhere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.

Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into Anywhere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Emelianenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emelianenko works over Anywhere with some ground and pound from guard.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.

Anywhere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko cracks Anywhere with a solid left hand.
Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Anywhere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anywhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Anywhere pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anywhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Emelianenko working for a triangle but Anywhere defends it easily.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anywhere defends it easily.
Anywhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Anywhere pushes his legs off easily.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Anywhere pushes his legs off easily.
Anywhere looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anywhere would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Anywhere postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emelianenko is proving hard to escape from.
Anywhere trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Anywhere is looking to stand up but Emelianenko won't let him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anywhere to the mat! Anywhere manages to get full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Emelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Anywhere is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Anywhere has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Alexander Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Anywhere is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura but Anywhere is defending well.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Anywhere tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Anywhere is defending it quite comfortably.
Anywhere wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Emelianenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anywhere's guard.
Anywhere working a defensive guard but Emelianenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Emelianenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Emelianenko has hold of Anywhere's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Anywhere tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Emelianenko cranks the arm and Anywhere screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Anywhere, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Emelianenko!
An out of breath Alexander Emelianenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Moscaaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Graham
vs
Moscaaa

177 cm
19
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Moscaaa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham misses with a looping right.
Graham sizes up Moscaaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graham throws a big shot that misses.
Graham tries to bum rush Moscaaa with a series of wild strikes but Moscaaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graham lands with a nice body punch.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lands a nice shot that snaps Moscaaa's head back.

It looks like Gabriel Moscaaa has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moscaaa.
We've been told by Graham's head coaches at Madz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moscaaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moscaaa dodges the punch combination from Graham.
Moscaaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham tries to bum rush Moscaaa with a series of wild strikes but Moscaaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Moscaaa is just out of range.
Nice cross by Graham.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moscaaa.
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!
Graham throws a hook but Moscaaa blocks it.
Graham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graham feints a jab promting Moscaaa to slip. Graham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moscaaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Moscaaa is rocked!
Graham throws a pinpoint strike between Moscaaa's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Moscaaa crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Graham scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Graham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ueki Boku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kalaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Kalaway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boku
vs
Kalaway

178 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ueki Boku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Kalaway!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalaway tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Boku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kalaway fails to pull guard.

Kalaway is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boku is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kalaway to the mat. Kalaway regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Kalaway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boku controlling from the top position.

Boku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boku is working Kalaway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boku lands a couple of digs.

Kalaway is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boku defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boku 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.
Boku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boku works over Kalaway with some ground and pound from guard.
Boku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boku stopping the sweep attempt from Kalaway.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boku passes Kalaway's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kalaway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kalaway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kalaway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boku pulls his head out easily.

Kalaway actively working from the bottom here.

Boku decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaway moves to clinch but Boku breaks away

and Boku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boku 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.

Kalaway looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boku has picked Kalaway up and slammed him! Kalaway can't keep hold of the triangle and Boku manages to pass to side control!

Boku has an Americana. Kalaway didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boku is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boku hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ueki Boku!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Godfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godfather comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather Theme Song. Hitogoroshi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crooked by Bassbin Twins. Ren Hitogoroshi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The Godfather's chin.

Godfather
vs
Hitogoroshi

193 cm
19
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

The Knot
Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Godfather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godfather connects with a body shot that sends Hitogoroshi's belly button to the back.
Hitogoroshi misses with a straight right.
Hitogoroshi catches Godfather with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Godfather scores with a nice right hand.

Godfather clinches.
Hitogoroshi wants to break free but Godfather has control.
Hitogoroshi tries a body shot but Godfather blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Godfather is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godfather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitogoroshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Godfather has double underhooks.
Godfather lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitogoroshi blocks an uppercut.
Hitogoroshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godfather managing to block the knees to the body from Hitogoroshi.
I was talking to Godfather's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Godfather's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi tries to stall but Godfather uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Godfather swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitogoroshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitogoroshi.
Hitogoroshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitogoroshi letting Godfather take a breather here.
Godfather misses with a body punch.
Hitogoroshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hitogoroshi.
Godfather tries to work over Hitogoroshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hitogoroshi tries to throw a body punch but Godfather avoids it by throwing Hitogoroshi back against the cage.
Hitogoroshi lands an uppercut.
Hitogoroshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godfather is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi is trying to push Godfather away but Godfather has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Godfather is leaning against Hitogoroshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hitogoroshi looking to stall.
Godfather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godfather misses with a punch to the body.
Godfather stalling against the cage.
Godfather misses with some punches.
Hitogoroshi wants to break free but Godfather has control.
Hitogoroshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hitogoroshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Godfather controls his hands.
Godfather working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitogoroshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitogoroshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitogoroshi tries a knee to the head but Godfather blocks it.
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!
Godfather scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi looking to throw knees to the head but Godfather is blocking nicely.
Godfather slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitogoroshi.
Godfather swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitogoroshi blocking some punches.
Hitogoroshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godfather lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitogoroshi backwards.
Hitogoroshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Godfather or not.

Hitogoroshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Godfather misses.
Godfather cracks Hitogoroshi with an open hand slap.
Hitogoroshi's coach down at Fokai Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hitogoroshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Godfather throws a poor cross that misses
and Godfather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godfather misses with a lunging right hand
and Hitogoroshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godfather throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitogoroshi counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Godfather falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ren Hitogoroshi!
A victorious Ren Hitogoroshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Sakuraba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Oketch
vs
Sakuraba

170 cm
20
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
152 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Oketch circles away easily
and Oketch counters with a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Oketch counters with a leg kick.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oketch counters with a nice leg kick.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Oketch connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
Sakuraba with a poor takedown
enabling Oketch to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakuraba has his takedown stuffed

and Oketch lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sakuraba to the mat!

Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba is in trouble now - Oketch has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Oketch goes for an armbar but Sakuraba turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sakuraba.

Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Oketch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuraba pushes down on Oketch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oketch wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Oketch gets full guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Oketch keeps moving.
Sakuraba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oketch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oketch working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Oketch keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.

Oketch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oketch looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.

Oketch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oketch is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Oketch closes the distance and clinches.
Oketch lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sakuraba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oketch is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oketch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakuraba stands and throws Oketch's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Sakuraba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oketch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakuraba's guard! Nice work there by Oketch!
Oketch trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Vincent Oketch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oketch defends it easily.
Oketch passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.

Oketch seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Oketch there.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Oketch's head to control him but Oketch postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Oketch there.

Oketch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Oketch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oketch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oketch has picked Sakuraba up and slammed him! Sakuraba can't keep hold of the triangle and Oketch manages to pass to side control!
Oketch tries to advance to mount but Sakuraba denies him.
Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Oketch keeps moving and retains side control.

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

Oketch tries for a kimura but Sakuraba is defending well.
Oketch scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is not content to let Oketch control the position.
Oketch laying and praying for a moment but Sakuraba takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oketch tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Oketch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sakuraba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oketch lands a jab.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
letting Oketch counter with a right hand.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown

and Oketch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oketch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oketch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Oketch finish him?
Oketch pushes Sakuraba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oketch lands an elbow inside.
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!
Oketch leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Oketch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Oketch.
Oketch lands a shoulder strike.
Sakuraba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oketch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
Oketch lands with a light punch inside.
Oketch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Oketch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oketch lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Oketch.
Oketch lands a damaging elbow.
Oketch lands a shot to the body.
Oketch is pressed up against the cage. Sakuraba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oketch down to the mat. Oketch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown
and Oketch counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oketch scores with a counter punch that sends Sakuraba to the canvas! Oketch smells blood - he's punishing Sakuraba with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sakuraba has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Vincent Oketch, 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.