TFC 8 - Down To Earth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Stone Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone Wall comes into the arena with Al Kapone - Whoop That Trick blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Stone Wall
vs
Thornton

203 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
273 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 New York, Ronny Stone Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thornton closes the distance and pushes Stone Wall back into the cage.

Stone Wall is trying to trip Thornton. He has hold of a leg but Thornton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stone Wall persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stone Wall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone Wall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone Wall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thornton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stone Wall postures up in Thornton's guard and throws a big left but Thornton blocks it.
Stone Wall trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone Wall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thornton's guard.
Stone Wall content to control rather than advance.
Thornton wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone Wall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone Wall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone Wall prevents Thornton from standing back up.
Stone Wall 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.
Thornton tries to get to full guard but Stone Wall has control of the leg.
Stone Wall is nestled in close to Thornton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone Wall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thornton's head.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone Wall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone Wall is looking to advance position but Thornton won't allow it.
Stone Wall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thornton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone Wall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone Wall wants to pass to mount but Thornton is defending the position.
Stone Wall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone Wall kicks Thornton off and gets to his feet.

Thornton takes the fight into the clinch.
Stone Wall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thornton walks away with a smile on his face. Stone Wall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thornton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thornton prevents Stone Wall from standing back up.
Stone Wall is breathing heavily.
Thornton wants to stand up but Stone Wall is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton working over Stone Wall with some ground and pound. Stone Wall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stone Wall wants to control but Thornton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thornton is keen to just control but Stone Wall is a slippery customer.
Stone Wall pushes Thornton off looking to stand but Thornton dives back in and keeps control.
Thornton is stalling here. Stone Wall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thornton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stone Wall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Stone Wall has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Thornton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone Wall, pushing him back against the cage.

Thornton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone Wall wants to control but Thornton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Thornton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thornton clinches.
Stone Wall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thornton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone Wall fails to pull guard.
Stone Wall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thornton has him pressed against the cage.
Thornton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stone Wall wants to get back to striking at distance but Thornton won't allow it.
Stone Wall tries to pull guard but Thornton won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Stone Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone Wall tries for a takedown but Thornton manages to get underhooks.
Stone Wall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone Wall stops a takedown attempt from Thornton.
Thornton lands a knee to the head.
Thornton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thornton looking to throw knees to the head but Stone Wall is blocking nicely.

Thornton gets control of Stone Wall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thornton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thornton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone Wall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone Wall looking to pass the guard.
Stone Wall stopping the sweep attempt from Thornton.
Stone Wall trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thornton moves in looking to clinch but Stone Wall pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Thornton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone Wall is not content to let Thornton control the position.
Thornton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thornton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stone Wall is refusing to be controlled, as Thornton sits in half guard.
Stone Wall is trying to maintain the position but Thornton is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Thornton is going to stand back up.
Thornton wants to take a breather but Stone Wall is having none of it.
Stone Wall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thornton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stone Wall controls his leg.
Thornton lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thornton connects with a nice short shot to Stone Wall's temple.
Stone Wall is not content to let Thornton control the position.

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.
Stone Wall trying to control from the bottom.
Thornton wants to take a breather but Stone Wall is having none of it.
Thornton wants to pass the guard but Stone Wall is defending well.
Thornton is thwarting Stone Wall's attempts to control the position.
Thornton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone Wall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thornton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thornton tries to clinch but Stone Wall is having none of it.

Stone Wall tries to keep at a distance but Thornton has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thornton wants to clinch.
Thornton scores with a jab.
Stone Wall wants to clinch

and Thornton counters by clinching up.

Stone Wall decides to pull guard.
Stone Wall looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone Wall, not yet.
Stone Wall trying to keep a closed guard but Thornton is proving a slippery customer.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Stone Wall keeps moving.
Thornton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stone Wall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thornton wants to pass the guard but Stone Wall is keeping the position.
Thornton stopping the sweep attempt from Stone Wall.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone Wall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Thornton rushes Stone Wall and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stone Wall wants to stall.

Thornton pulls Stone Wall into guard.
Thornton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone Wall is controlling him.
Stone Wall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
Stone Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thornton is keeping the position for now.
Stone Wall preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone Wall wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone Wall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Thornton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stone Wall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stone Wall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thornton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stone Wall missing with punches from the bottom.
Stone Wall trying to control but Thornton postures up.
Thornton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone Wall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stone Wall kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stone Wall wants to get back to his feet.
Thornton wants to free his trapped foot but Stone Wall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stone Wall is trying to maintain the position but Thornton is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone Wall keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone Wall tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Thornton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone Wall won't be happy with that.
Stone Wall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ronny Stone Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Thornton stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thornton 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Thornton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dux Ithamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ithamar
vs
Slice

182 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

KING NUTRITION

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dux Ithamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slice gets a clinch.

Slice successfully pulls guard.
Slice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice prevents Ithamar from standing back up.
Slice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slice working Ithamar over with strikes.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ithamar is trying to stand up here but Slice is controlling him well.
Ithamar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slice on the ground.
Slice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ithamar is looking for a sweep. Slice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slice scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ithamar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ithamar taking some punishment here, with Slice in his half guard.
Ithamar is looking to improve his position.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of Ithamar's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ithamar defending well though.
Ground and pound from Slice.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Slice.
Slice stops Ithamar from getting back to his feet.
Ithamar is breathing heavily.
Slice throwing shots but Ithamar is blocking nicely.
Ithamar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ithamar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ithamar taking some punishment here, with Slice in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to get to full guard but Slice has control of the leg.
Ithamar is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Slice.
Ithamar pushes Slice off looking to stand but Slice dives back in and keeps control.
Ithamar taking some punishment here, with Slice in his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Slice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ithamar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ithamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ithamar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slice. That one must have hurt.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Ithamar moved out of range.

Slice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slice distracts Ithamar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slice lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ithamar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slice thows a big elbow that misses.
Slice is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithamar has wrist control.
Ithamar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Slice looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Slice is in close to Ithamar's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slice scoring with some ground and pound.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slice works over Ithamar with some ground and pound from guard.
Slice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ithamar lands with a nice combination. Slice backs away looking to recover.

Slice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ithamar!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar is looking to improve his position but Slice isn't that keen on the idea.
Slice connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ithamar wants to hold on but Slice pushes him away.
Slice lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ithamar hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slice feints and as Ithamar raises his hands in defense, Slice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice cracks Ithamar with a solid left hand.
Slice postures up in Ithamar's guard and throws a big left but Ithamar blocks it.
Ithamar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Ithamar tries to strike from the bottom.
Slice throws a big right hand that misses.
Slice scoring with punches to the head and body.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ithamar lands with a hook. Slice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ithamar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Slice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ithamar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slice working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to escape but Slice is in control.
Ithamar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ithamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ithamar is pushing Slice's head away, looking to escape. Slice manages to hold on to the position though.
Slice lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ithamar down.
Slice cracks Ithamar with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ithamar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ithamar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ithamar throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice throws the left hand but Ithamar avoids the punch easily.
Dux Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ithamar swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ithamar is bucking up trying to escape but Slice cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slice thowing shots but they're missing.
Ithamar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Slice landing shots from mount.
Slice postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ithamar looks a forlorn figure.
Slice throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ithamar because Slice loaded up on that one.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice raining down shots from the mount!
Ithamar is in a horrible position here. Slice smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking to improve his position but Slice isn't that keen on the idea.
Slice punishing his opponent with strikes.
Slice punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ithamar is trying to escape the mount.
Slice cracks Ithamar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Slice landing strikes from the mount.
Slice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slice prevents Ithamar from getting the reversal.
Ithamar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Slice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slice with shots to the head and body - Ithamar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slice is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ithamar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slice scoring with strikes but Ithamar is staying in there.
Slice working Ithamar over with strikes here.
Ithamar is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Slice connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ithamar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Slice with the ground and pound from mount.
Slice with a couple of short strikes.
Slice scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ithamar?
The referee warns Ithamar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slice cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ithamar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slice is landing with some decent strikes but Ithamar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ithamar tries to reverse the position but Slice maintains control.
You get the feeling that Ithamar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Slice is landing with some decent strikes but Ithamar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice 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!

Slice shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ithamar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ithamar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
Slice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ithamar wants to stand up but Slice is controlling him.
Slice lands a couple of elbows.
Ithamar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ithamar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ithamar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice dives in and grabs Ithamar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ithamar pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Ithamar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Slice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slice lands in his opponent's guard.
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ithamar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ithamar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ithamar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ithamar wants to stand up but Slice is controlling him.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slice landing with the ground and pound.
Slice won't allow Ithamar to sweep him here.
Slice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ithamar looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ithamar wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
Slice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ithamar missing with punches from the bottom.
Ithamar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slice.
Slice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ithamar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ithamar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ithamar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice thows a big elbow that misses.
Dux Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ithamar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice wants to clinch but Ithamar slips to the side
and Ithamar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ithamar looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.

Slice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ithamar sprawls well initially but Slice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ithamar wants to get back to his feet.
Slice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar missing with punches from the bottom.
Slice working over Ithamar with some ground and pound. Ithamar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ithamar has hold of Slice's hands but Slice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ithamar's head.
Slice drops an elbow to the side of Ithamar's head.
Slice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ithamar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slice tries to clinch up but Ithamar circles away and keeps his distance.
Ithamar thows a body shot but no joy.
Ithamar throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Slice.
Ithamar misses with a shot to the body

and Slice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Eralesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will ForFame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eralesson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Eralesson
vs
ForFame

186 cm
21
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niklas Eralesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will ForFame!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eralesson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eralesson is looking to advance position but ForFame won't allow it.
Eralesson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ForFame's head.
Eralesson controlling the action here.
Eralesson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eralesson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ForFame slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ForFame avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eralesson stops ForFame from standing up.
Eralesson sitting in guard here, content to control.
ForFame keeping moving, preventing Eralesson from controlling successfully.

ForFame uses the cage to get back to his feet.

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.
Eralesson throws a sloppy head kick and ForFame moves out of range easily.

Eralesson closes the distance and clinches.
ForFame drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eralesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot by ForFame.
ForFame bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eralesson's head.

ForFame scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eralesson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ForFame gets to his feet - Eralesson follows without any prompting.
ForFame looks gassed!
ForFame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eralesson closes the distance and clinches up with ForFame, looking for a takedown. Eralesson pushes ForFame against the cage but ForFame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ForFame shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Eralesson is working to get back to half guard.
ForFame avoids the attempt from Eralesson to control.
ForFame is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ForFame has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eralesson's face.
ForFame lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
ForFame prevents Eralesson from getting the reversal.
Eralesson wants to control but ForFame is having none of it.
ForFame fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ForFame landing strikes from the mount and Eralesson is in trouble!
Eralesson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
ForFame scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eralesson?
ForFame raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! ForFame connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eralesson tries to hold on but ForFame postures up.
ForFame breaks from Eralesson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Eralesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ForFame working Eralesson over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ForFame is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eralesson's half guard.
ForFame is nestled in close to Eralesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
ForFame throwing shots but Eralesson is blocking nicely.
Eralesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ForFame.
Eralesson trying to control here.
Eralesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ForFame.
Eralesson manages to get to full guard.
Eralesson is trying to keep ForFame in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eralesson wants to stand and escape but ForFame is having none of it.
Eralesson trying to keep a closed guard but ForFame is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ForFame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ForFame lands a nice shot to the body.
ForFame tries to close the distance and clinch but Eralesson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ForFame fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Eralesson pushes ForFame up against the cage in a clinch.

ForFame has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eralesson uses from the top position.
ForFame has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ForFame looking for a sweep. Not yet ForFame, not yet.
Eralesson trying to control the position from guard on top but ForFame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eralesson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ForFame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eralesson.
Eralesson preventing the sweep.
ForFame has his hands on Eralesson's head, controlling the position.
Eralesson is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ForFame controlling Eralesson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eralesson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eralesson trying to control the position from guard on top but ForFame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Eralesson looking to pass the guard.
ForFame pulls Eralesson in to control the position.
ForFame tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eralesson tries to free his leg and advance position but ForFame is retaining full guard.

ForFame uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ForFame tries for a takedown but Eralesson circles away easily

and Eralesson counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will ForFame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

ForFame is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eralesson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Eralesson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eralesson tries to pass to full mount but ForFame defends it.

ForFame has one foot on Eralesson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

ForFame forces Eralesson back against the cage and clinches.

Eralesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ForFame misses with a takedown attempt

and Eralesson moves into the clinch.
ForFame lands a hook that snaps the head of Eralesson backwards.
Eralesson is working for takedown but ForFame is calmly controlling the position for now.

ForFame jumps guard.
Eralesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ForFame is keeping the position for now.
Eralesson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eralesson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eralesson trying to control but ForFame is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ForFame bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eralesson's guard.
Eralesson looking to hit a scissor sweep but ForFame is one step ahead there.

ForFame gets to his feet - Eralesson follows without any prompting.
ForFame has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from ForFame there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eralesson with a lazy takedown attempt

and ForFame counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eralesson!
ForFame working the ground and pound effectively.
ForFame with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eralesson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Will ForFame has got the better of the ground game so far.
ForFame dominating with strikes here.
Eralesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ForFame landing strikes from the mount and Eralesson is in trouble!
ForFame working away from the top, dropping strikes.
ForFame scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eralesson?
ForFame throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eralesson is looking to improve his position but ForFame isn't that keen on the idea.
ForFame pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Will ForFame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ForFame lands a nice shot to the head.
ForFame avoids the attempt from Eralesson to control.
ForFame looking to finish Eralesson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eralesson!
Eralesson is trying desperately to improve position.
ForFame scoring with strikes but Eralesson is staying in there.
Eralesson is in a horrible position here. ForFame smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Niklas Eralesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ForFame working Eralesson over with strikes here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will ForFame!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock TheMan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Davis
vs
TheMan

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

208 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Davis.
TheMan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
TheMan misses with a wild combination.
TheMan moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis looks to land a combination. TheMan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
TheMan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab from Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis scores with the left hand. TheMan knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
TheMan tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
TheMan misses with a two punch combination.
TheMan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TheMan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mikey Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock TheMan.
A right-left combo lands from Davis.
TheMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
TheMan looks gassed!
No luck with that takedown attempt from TheMan.
TheMan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from TheMan there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Davis lands a right hand from hell, dropping TheMan. Davis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Wake Up. David Bastos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bastos
vs
McCoy

183 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Bastos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy throws a head kick that misses.
Bastos tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCoy is looking to clinch but Bastos is avoiding it.

McCoy clinches up with Bastos and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
McCoy leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bastos has clasped his hands together around McCoy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McCoy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Bastos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bastos is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bastos asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastos trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Bastos tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCoy pushes Bastos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bastos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bastos fails with a takedown attempt.

McCoy has managed to clinch.

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.
McCoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastos's face.

It looks like David Bastos has been cut.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
Bastos wants a takedown but no success here.
Bastos is breathing heavily.
Bastos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bastos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bastos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from McCoy.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCoy slowing the pace effectively.
McCoy with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into Bastos's ribcage.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Bastos blocks it.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastos's face.
McCoy has Bastos pushed against the cage.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastos blocks it with crossed arms.
Bastos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bastos takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCoy slows down the pace here.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Bastos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by McCoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bastos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCoy can pounce on him.
McCoy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bastos takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McCoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Bastos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bastos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoy defends it nicely.
McCoy blocks a head kick by Bastos.
Bastos misses with a body shot.

Bastos moves into the clinch.
Bastos goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCoy closes the distance but Bastos moves to the side
and Bastos counters with a low kick, right behind McCoy 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy tries to clinch but Bastos moves out of range.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David Bastos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bastos if he has to take too many more of those.
Bastos circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoy instigates a clinch.
Bastos tries for a takedown but McCoy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bastos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastos's face.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastos's face.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
Bastos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bastos takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bastos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
Bastos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastos's face.
Bastos tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Bastos blocks with his arms.
Bastos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCoy is keeping busy.
Roy McCoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
Bastos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bastos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCoy can pounce on him.
Roy McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Bastos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Bastos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bastos throws a sloppy head kick
and McCoy counters with a nice body kick.

McCoy darts in and clinches Bastos up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
Bastos is trying to drag McCoy to the mat but McCoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCoy has Bastos pressed against the cage.
Bastos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastos takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Bastos blocks it.
McCoy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastos avoids the damage to the body.
McCoy prevents the takedown attempt.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Bastos blocks it.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
Bastos has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.
Bastos is stalling here.
McCoy stalling.
McCoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastos.
McCoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastos is defending well for now.

Bastos breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Bastos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy tries to clinch up but Bastos circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastos defending well as McCoy loads up on a big left hand.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bastos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bastos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
McCoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCoy clinches up with Bastos and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastos takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCoy slows down the pace here.
McCoy trying to stall but Bastos improves his position.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Bastos blocks with his arms.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Bastos blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bastos avoiding damage as McCoy throws knees to the body.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bastos wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bastos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastos tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but Bastos is blocking nicely.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two 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.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bastos up against the cage.
McCoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bastos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bastos tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastos drops back down to his feet.
Bastos wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy is pushing Bastos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but Bastos is blocking nicely.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Bastos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos is trying to break free.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Bastos won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Bastos's takedown attempt.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bastos fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bastos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bastos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCoy tries to stand but Bastos is controlling from the bottom.
Bastos scores with a short punch from the bottom.

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.

Bastos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.
McCoy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bastos's guard.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bastos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McCoy stands up from Bastos's guard - McCoy perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastos avoids the body shot from McCoy.
Bastos fails with an attempt to clinch.
David Bastos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Bastos avoids them all with ease.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy McCoy!