Shogun 5:The Gone PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Muqtadir Hariri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hariri comes into the arena with Feruza Jumaniyozova - Yalla Habibi blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: Darude - Sandstorm. Abdul Muqtadir Hariri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Muqtadir Hariri
vs
Anderson

180 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Muqtadir Hariri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Anderson looks to move away, Hariri throws a big counter combo bu Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Hariri attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hariri fails to land the takedown.
Anderson takes a swing at Hariri's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a right hand that Hariri ducks under and follows up with a left that Hariri also avoids with ease.
Hariri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hariri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a head kick but Hariri moves out of range.
George Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hariri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hariri has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.

Hariri pulls guard.

Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hariri, up you get!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hariri blocks the body kick.
Hariri tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.

Hariri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Hariri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Muqtadir Hariri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Anderson backs away, Hariri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson looks winded!

Hariri clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hariri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hariri is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hariri slowing the pace effectively.

Hariri breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Hariri shoots in.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hariri with a body shot.
George Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Hariri on that attempt.
Anderson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hariri shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Hariri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Hariri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hariri off to one side.
Hariri slips under a jab from Anderson.
Hariri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hariri shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hariri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Hariri ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Hariri's front leg but catches the back leg as Hariri tries to avoid it.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hariri shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Hariri slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Hariri darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Hariri into the cage.
Hariri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Anderson misses.

Hariri moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hariri breaks the clinch.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hariri drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hariri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hariri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hariri shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Hariri avoids it with no problem.
Hariri blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Hariri.
Hariri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hariri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hariri somewhat.
Hariri slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hariri.
Hariri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Hariri checks it.
Abdul Muqtadir Hariri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hariri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hariri misses with a head kick.
Hariri walks into a jab.

Hariri clinches with his opponent.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hariri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.

Hariri gets control of Anderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hariri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hariri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.

Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anderson feints and then cracks Hariri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hariri down.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson leaves Hariri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Muqtadir Hariri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hariri misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Hariri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hariri blocks the body kick.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hariri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hariri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hariri gets slowly back to his feet.
Hariri blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Hariri sees coming a mile off.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hariri closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hariri manages to pull guard.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Hariri had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hariri's guard.
Hariri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Hariri keeps moving.
Anderson wants to stand but Hariri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Hariri keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hariri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Hariri ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hariri has a takedown stuffed.
Hariri dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson clobbers Hariri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hariri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hariri.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Hariri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hariri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Hariri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a combination

and Hariri moves into the clinch.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hariri up against the cage.
Hariri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Muqtadir Hariri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hariri lands a right hand.
Hariri lands an uppercut.
Hariri can't get the takedown.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hariri.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hariri won't allow it.
Hariri has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hariri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Hariri.
Hariri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hariri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hariri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hariri tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Hariri back against the cage.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Hariri 's eye.

Hariri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson tries to stand but Hariri is controlling from the bottom.
Hariri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Hariri to sweep him here.

Hariri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hariri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hariri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Hariri has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hariri keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hariri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.

Hariri breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson motions for Hariri to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Hariri clinches up against the cage.
Hariri tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson wants to break free but Hariri has control.
Hariri is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson tries to break free but Hariri pushes him back against the cage.
George Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hariri has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hariri taking a breather.
Hariri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, George Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghani Ogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John The Tank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

The Tank
vs
Ogle

178 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John The Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ghani Ogle!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tank blocks a jab.
The Tank misses with a kick to the body.
Ogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Tank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogle counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like John The Tank has been cut.
Ogle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Tank fails with the takedown.
The Tank tries to clinch up but Ogle circles away and keeps his distance.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
Ogle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Tank counters with a three punch combo that has Ogle backing up. Ogle nods at The Tank to acknowledge the strikes.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ogle swivels and escapes.
Ogle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Tank.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
Ogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ogle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Tank.
Ghani Ogle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tank.
The Tank goes for a double leg but Ogle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ogle continues to drive forward.
Ogle cracks The Tank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ogle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
The Tank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ogle takes a swing at The Tank's ribcage but misses.
The Tank dodges the punch combination from Ogle.
Ghani Ogle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Tank manages to avoid it.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
The Tank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ogle defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ogle misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Tank!
Ogle misses with a series of wild punches.
Ogle throws out a loose jab but The Tank uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Tank attempts a counter takedown but Ogle avoids it well and moves away.
Ogle misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Tank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ogle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Ogle as he checks the leg kick.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogle but Ogle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Tank wants to clinch but Ogle slips to the side
and Ogle counters with a left to the body.
The Tank slips under a jab.
The Tank is looking for a counter combo.
Ogle swings for the body but The Tank moves out of range.
Ogle clobbers The Tank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogle as he avoids it easily.
The Tank looks to score with a jab to the body but Ogle is just out of range.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ogle sprawls well. Ogle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Tank gets slowly back to his feet.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Ogle misses.
Ogle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Tank rather than just go for the knockout.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tank is just out of range.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ogle sprawls well. Ogle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Tank gets slowly back to his feet.
Ogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ogle misses the target.
The Tank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of The Tank 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
Ogle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Tank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ogle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Ogle does no damage.
The Tank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ogle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Tank somewhat.
Ogle unleashes a big counter combination but The Tank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ogle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Tank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Tank takes one to the side of the head.
Ogle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghani Ogle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John The Tank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Tank motions for Ogle to come forward. The Tank throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Ogle circles away easily
and Ogle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Tank throws a wild body kick that Ogle sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Ogle does it's job there.

The Tank is rocked!
The Tank looks for the body kick but Ogle saw that one coming.
Oh The Tank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ogle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
The Tank seems to have got his legs back now.
Ghani Ogle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Ogle circles away.
The Tank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank swinging wildly here.
Ogle throws out a counter right but The Tank avoids it with no problem.
The Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.

Oooooh!!! Ogle has knocked The Tank down with a huge combo! Ogle steps away and waves a wobbly The Tank back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ogle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. The Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Tank tries to clinch but Ogle is having none of it.

The Tank rushes Ogle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ogle leaning against his opponent.
The Tank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ogle walks away with a smile on his face. The Tank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Tank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ogle circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ogle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Tank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ogle thuds a left hand into The Tank's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank is looking to clinch but Ogle is avoiding it.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
The Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
Ogle misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. The Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
John The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogle looks to throw the jab but The Tank is out of range.
The Tank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ogle misses with a wild body shot.
Ogle throws a right and a left that The Tank avoids nicely.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tank is just out of range.
Ogle swings for the body but The Tank moves out of range.
Ogle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Tank staying out of range there.
Ogle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ogle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Ogle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ogle lands the left hand.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ogle just misses with a punch to the body.
The Tank shoots in but no luck this time.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Tank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Tank darts in trying to clinch
and Ogle counters with a right hand to the body.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ogle swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Tank tries to clinch up but Ogle circles away and keeps his distance.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tank is just out of range.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Ogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
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!
Ogle throws a combination that misses
and The Tank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Tank. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Tank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ogle under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghani Ogle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John The Tank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ogle scores with a hook to the body. The Tank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ogle throws the left hand but The Tank avoids the punch easily.
The Tank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ogle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Ogle throws a hook but The Tank avoids it easily.
The Tank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogle but Ogle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogle loads up on a big right hand but The Tank slips the punch.
The Tank goes for a double leg but Ogle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ogle continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle stuffs the takedown.
Ogle throws a right hand that The Tank ducks under and follows up with a left that The Tank also avoids with ease.
A big left from Ogle misses.
The fighters circling - Ogle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Tank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ogle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. The Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ogle misses with a double jab.
Ogle swings for the body but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank looks for a takedown but Ogle sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ogle! But no joy.
Ogle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Tank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ogle, as that shot connected.
Ogle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Tank circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank wants to clinch.
The Tank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ogle misses with a body shot
and The Tank counters with a body kick.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ogle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Tank has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Tank shoots in for a double leg but Ogle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ogle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Tank tries to clinch there but Ogle circles away.
The Tank slips a straight right by Ogle.
The Tank has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Ogle tries to sprawl out of it but The Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ogle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ogle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ogle throws a shot to the body.

Ogle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Tank sprawling to the canvas! The Tank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ogle finish him?!
Ogle throws a series of punches but The Tank avoids them all with ease.
The Tank avoids the body shot from Ogle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ogle tries to get set, The Tank tries to push him back and clinch up but Ogle manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ogle. Those never looked like landing.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogle as he avoids it easily.
The Tank scores with a decent looking hook.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Tank tries to counter with a takedown but Ogle is quick to defend against it.
The Tank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ogle defends well and The Tank ends up having to push Ogle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Ogle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ogle misses with a double jab.
The Tank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghani Ogle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ogle 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghani Ogle!
Ghani Ogle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.