SPFT 208 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Winkler
vs
Murometz

205 cm
29
277 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

195 cm
33
280 lbs
26 - 18 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murometz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Winkler scores with a four punch combination!
Winkler throws a hook to the side of Murometz's head but Murometz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murometz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murometz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Murometz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murometz controlling from side mount.
The ground and pound from Murometz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Winkler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Winkler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murometz on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murometz off and has taken his back!
Murometz trying to get back to his feet but Winkler is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkler not allowing Murometz to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz prevents Winkler from getting a body triangle.
Murometz is trying to get back to his feet but Winkler has full control of the position and if anything, Murometz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Murometz is really stuck here.
Murometz trying to control the hands but Winkler breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz is trying to break free.
Winkler is not going to allow Murometz to sit and survive in this position.
Murometz is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winkler is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murometz just trying to survive but Winkler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Murometz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Winkler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Winkler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murometz back to the cage. Winkler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ilya Murometz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winkler lands with an uppercut that bounces Murometz off the cage and back into range.
Winkler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murometz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winkler's waist but Winkler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murometz off to one side.
Murometz misses with a straight right.
Murometz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winkler.
Murometz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winkler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winkler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murometz instigates a clinch.
Winkler has Murometz pressed against the cage, preventing Murometz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Winkler's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Murometz breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Winkler. Those never looked like landing.
Winkler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murometz counters with a one-two to the body.
Murometz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winkler defends well and Murometz ends up having to push Winkler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murometz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winkler is trying to push Murometz away but Murometz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murometz works on Winkler's body with a couple of short punches.
Winkler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murometz can do to turn this around?
Murometz wants to break free but Winkler has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Murometz breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz ducks under a wild hook from Winkler.
Winkler looks to land a right hand but Murometz moved out of range.
Murometz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny Winkler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murometz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winkler scores with a nice right hand.
Winkler scores with the left hand. Murometz knows he should have avoided that one.
Winkler cracks Murometz with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winkler throws a right hand that misses
letting Murometz counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz scores with a nice strike.
Winkler looks to land a combination but Murometz avoids it well.
Winkler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murometz.
A telegraphed right hand from Murometz misses the target.
Winkler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murometz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winkler.

Murometz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winkler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murometz 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.
Murometz is pushing down on Winkler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winkler is fighting to maintain full guard but Murometz has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Winkler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winkler won't allow Murometz to pass to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Murometz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murometz fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Murometz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Winkler misses with a hook to the body

and Murometz counters by clinching up.
Murometz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murometz is trying to break the clinch but Winkler has him pressed against the cage.
Murometz scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Winkler breaks from the clinch.
Winkler throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murometz avoids the body shot from Winkler.
Winkler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Winkler.

Murometz drives through and clinches with Winkler against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murometz breaks from the clinch.
Winkler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Winkler.

Murometz takes the fight into the clinch.

Murometz breaks the clinch.
Winkler slaps away a takedown attempt from Murometz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Winkler misses the target.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny Winkler is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winkler pinned against the cage. Winkler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winkler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winkler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winkler misses with a left hand
and Murometz counters with a right hand to the body.
Murometz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benny Winkler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
Murometz shoots in but Winkler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murometz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winkler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murometz goes for a double leg but Winkler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winkler continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murometz breaks from the clinch.
Winkler throws a looping overhand right but Murometz ducks down to avoid it.
Winkler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Winkler misses.
Murometz connects with a crisp jab.
Winkler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murometz is defended easily by Winkler.
Winkler cracks Murometz with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler misses with a wild combination.
Murometz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winkler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murometz doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Winkler.
Winkler throws a predictable looking body shot

and Murometz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Murometz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murometz is looking to take a break and control but Winkler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murometz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winkler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benny Winkler.
I think Winkler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Benny Winkler!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Benny Winkler!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Benny Winkler!

Benny Winkler wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by United Booty Foundation. Bravo has chosen Damian Marley - Confrontation as his entrance music. Darby Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gordon
vs
Rodinerio Bravo

190 cm
28
217 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

189 cm
41
221 lbs
26 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darby Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon misses with a straight right.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo .

Gordon gets caught napping as Bravo dives in and scores a takedown. Gordon manages to retain guard.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.

Gordon has his foot on Bravo 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo won't allow Gordon to get back to his feet.
Bravo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.

Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo trying to control the position but Gordon is working away.

Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gordon is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Bravo wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.

Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bravo working away.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bravo off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo just trying to survive but Gordon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bravo is trying desperately to improve position.
Bravo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon wants to get up but he can't break Bravo 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gordon won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.

Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gordon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bravo down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Rodinerio Bravo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gordon as he jumps to the side.
Darby Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Rodinerio Bravo .
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
Gordon misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Gordon there.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bravo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bravo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Bravo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darby Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo wants to clinch.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Gordon lands a nice hook to Bravo 's body. Bravo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gordon swivels and escapes.
Gordon misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darby Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Bravo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gordon but Gordon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gordon duly obliges.
Gordon tries to land a leg kick but Bravo saw it coming and moves away.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Gordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gordon throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo moves out of range of the leg kick from Gordon.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Gordon.
Bravo dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo .

Bravo gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bravo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bravo !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Rodinerio Bravo thanked Just Fight (Everything 8$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tuilagi
vs
Deveraux

174 cm
27
183 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

186 cm
36
176 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

HERITAGE Threads
Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Modern Wear Apparel

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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Deveraux!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux tests Tuilagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deveraux stuffs the takedown.
Deveraux missing with a left hand there. Tuilagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuilagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deveraux.
Tuilagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuilagi darts in looking for a takedown but Deveraux gets double underhooks and turns Tuilagi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tuilagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuilagi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuilagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deveraux stalls.
Deveraux receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Tuilagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deveraux gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi has Deveraux pressed against the cage.
Deveraux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deveraux working aggressively here.
Tuilagi trying to stall but Deveraux improves his position.
Tuilagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Deveraux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tuilagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deveraux avoids it.
Deveraux digs a right hand into Tuilagi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuilagi's gas tank.
Deveraux can't find room to land a body shot as Tuilagi controls the action.
Deveraux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Deveraux.
A short right from Deveraux on the inside.
Deveraux lands a shoulder strike.
Deveraux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tuilagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Deveraux can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuilagi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deveraux lands a nice uppercut.
Deveraux taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tuilagi.
Deveraux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deveraux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuilagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deveraux misses with some punches.
Deveraux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tuilagi's efforts to push away.
Tuilagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deveraux prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Deveraux.
Tuilagi has Deveraux pushed against the cage.

Tuilagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deveraux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deveraux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuilagi controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Deveraux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuilagi wants to pass the guard but Deveraux is keeping the position.
Tuilagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tuilagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuilagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Tuilagi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four 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.
Deveraux working a defensive guard here.
Tuilagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deveraux tries to get to full guard but Tuilagi has control of the leg.
Deveraux is not content to let Tuilagi control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deveraux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi wants to pass to mount but Deveraux is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastien Deveraux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deveraux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuilagi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deveraux.
Deveraux misses with an uppercut.
Tuilagi shoots in and drives through. Deveraux sprawls well.
Tuilagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Tuilagi misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Deveraux blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deveraux.
Tuilagi shoots in for a double leg but Deveraux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deveraux misses with a looping right.
Deveraux connects with a single shot there.
Deveraux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deveraux but Deveraux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tuilagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deveraux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Deveraux as Tuilagi shoots in.
A jab from Deveraux does it's job there.
Tuilagi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deveraux throws a jab when Tuilagi was well out of range.
Tuilagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Deveraux misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deveraux.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deveraux sprawls well. Deveraux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuilagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuilagi slips a straight right by Deveraux.
Tuilagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deveraux blocks the body kick.
Tuilagi defending well as Deveraux loads up on a big left hand.
Sebastien Deveraux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Tuilagi with that takedown attempt.
Deveraux misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux throws a shot from downtown. Tuilagi moves away and avoids it.
Tuilagi moves away from the strike by Deveraux.
Deveraux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt - Deveraux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deveraux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tuilagi's hands.
Deveraux stuffs the takedown.
Deveraux blocks a jab.
Deveraux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuilagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuilagi slips a jab from Deveraux.
Tuilagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux missing with a left hand there. Tuilagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deveraux swings for the body but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Deveraux throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuilagi counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuilagi misses with a wild body shot.
Tuilagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deveraux pinned against the cage. Deveraux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tuilagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deveraux defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deveraux throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastien Deveraux 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tuilagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deveraux.

Deveraux tries to sprawl but Tuilagi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deveraux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deveraux wants to sweep here but Tuilagi controlling him for the moment.
Deveraux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deveraux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tuilagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deveraux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux controls Tuilagi momentarily but Tuilagi frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tuilagi scores with a leg kick.
Tuilagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deveraux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deveraux misses with a body shot.
Tuilagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Deveraux tries to sprawl but Tuilagi drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Tuilagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Deveraux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deveraux wants to improve his position but Tuilagi is controlling well.
Deveraux is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux gets back to full guard.
Deveraux keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Deveraux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Deveraux keeps moving.
Tuilagi stopping the sweep attempt from Deveraux.
Deveraux is trying to keep Tuilagi in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi is looking to chop away at Deveraux's legs.
Tuilagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deveraux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tuilagi misses with a low kick.
Tuilagi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tuilagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deveraux lands a nice looking body shot.
Deveraux avoids the body shot from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deveraux.
Deveraux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deveraux circles away.
Deveraux tries to score with a low kick but Tuilagi moves his leg out of the way.
Tuilagi avoids the body shot from Deveraux.
Deveraux sizes up Tuilagi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tuilagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Deveraux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sebastien Deveraux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deveraux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuilagi backwards.
Tuilagi trying to stall but Deveraux improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu Tuilagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A short body shot lands from Deveraux as the two fighters clinch.
Deveraux tries to throw a body punch but Tuilagi avoids it by throwing Deveraux back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastien Deveraux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Deveraux 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Sebastien Deveraux!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Sebastien Deveraux!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Sebastien Deveraux!

Sebastien Deveraux wins by unanimous decision!
Sebastien Deveraux gave a mention to Soul Supremacy Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).