The Island Season 4, 170 lbs, Round 4 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keto Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Alexander Stubb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stubb
vs
Belle

189 cm
27
179 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
182 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keto Belle!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Belle coming out on top.
Stubb throws out a loose jab but Belle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb misses with a straight right.
Belle throws the left hand but Stubb avoids the punch easily.
Belle's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Belle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stubb.
Stubb connects with a jab.

It looks like Keto Belle has been cut.
Belle lands a right hook to the body.
Stubb looks to land a right hand but Belle moved out of range.
Belle dodges the punch combination from Stubb.
Belle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Belle.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belle avoids the body shot from Stubb.
Belle loads up on a big right hand but Stubb slips the punch.
Stubb is looking to clinch.
Stubb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belle misses the jab.
Belle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stubb in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belle takes one on the button.
Alexander Stubb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Belle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belle misses with a hook. Stubb ducked under it nicely.
Belle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stubb throws out the jab.
Stubb misses with a straight left.
Belle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belle walks into a jab.
Stubb throws a big shot that misses.
Stubb misses with the combination.
Belle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belle connects with a body shot.
Stubb takes a swing at Belle's ribcage but misses.
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belle throws a lazy right hand but Stubb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stubb finds it's way round the side to connect with Belle's head.
Belle avoids the body shot from Stubb.
Stubb is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Belle missing with a left hand there. Stubb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stubb.
Stubb fails to land with a series of punches.
Belle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stubb was well out of range. Poor timing from Belle.
Stubb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stubb.
Stubb connects with a looping right hand.
Stubb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belle manages to avoid it.
Belle misses with an uppercut. Stubb saw that one coming.
It looked like Stubb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stubb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stubb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stubb clobbers Belle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belle misses with a leg kick.
Stubb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stubb looks to land a combination but Belle avoids it well.
Stubb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stubb moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stubb.
Stubb scores with a body shot.
Belle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stubb lands a jab to the nose.
Stubb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belle slips under a jab from Stubb.
Stubb defending well as Belle loads up on a big left hand.
Stubb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belle.
Stubb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belle throws a body punch but Stubb moves out of range.
Stubb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stubb lands a nice looking body shot.
Stubb misses the body punch
and Belle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stubb throws a jab when Belle was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belle throws a hook to the side of Stubb's head but Stubb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belle.
Belle throws a body shot but no joy.
Stubb staying out of range there.
Belle slips under a jab.
Belle throws the left hand but Stubb avoids the punch easily.
Belle slips under a jab.
Belle replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stubb blocks it well.
Stubb looks to land a combination but Belle avoids it well.
Stubb looks to score with a jab to the body but Belle is just out of range.
Belle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stubb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belle.
Stubb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stubb misses the shot to the body.
Stubb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belle throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Belle.
Nice cross by Stubb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Stubb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keto Belle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stubb lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Stubb.
Belle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stubb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stubb is looking for a counter combo.
Belle takes one to the side of the head.
Belle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stubb.
Stubb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belle with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Belle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stubb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belle can do to turn this around?
Belle lands with a shot to the body.
Stubb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stubb throws a right and a left that Belle avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Belle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belle scores with the left hand. Stubb knows he should have avoided that one.
Belle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander Stubb is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Stubb.
Belle looks to land a left hand but Stubb moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle throws the left hand but Stubb avoids the punch easily.
Stubb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Belle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stubb scores with a hook.
Stubb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belle misses with a double jab
and Stubb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belle connects with a body shot that sends Stubb's belly button to the back.
Stubb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stubb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belle.
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Belle's shoulder, as Belle tries to avoid the shot.
Stubb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belle.
Stubb throws a hook but Belle avoids it easily.
Belle throws a looping overhand right but Stubb ducks down to avoid it.
Stubb throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Belle to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belle slips a jab from Stubb.
Belle feints a counter leg kick.
Stubb fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stubb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belle just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Stubb. Beautiful body shot.
Belle throws a hook but Stubb blocks it.
A left lands for Stubb.
Belle throws a body punch but Stubb moves out of range.
Stubb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stubb misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Belle misses.
Belle misses with a looping left.
Belle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stubb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belle stuns Stubb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Belle.
Jab by Stubb.
Stubb tries to bum rush Belle with a series of wild strikes but Belle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belle avoids the body shot from Stubb.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb lands a nice looking body shot.
Stubb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belle momentarily.
Belle moves out of range of the strikes.
Stubb throws a jab when Belle was well out of range.
Belle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belle moves out of range of the strikes.
Belle's corner calls for a 1-2. Belle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stubb misses the jab.
Belle avoids the body shot from Stubb.
Belle throws a hook but Stubb blocks it.
Belle missing with a left hand there. Stubb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stubb throws a sloppy body shot
and Belle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stubb tests Belle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stubb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Belle counter with a right hand.
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!
Stubb throws a shot from downtown. Belle moves away and avoids it.
Stubb ducks under a wild hook from Belle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belle staying out of range there.
Belle dodges the punch combination from Stubb.
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Belle ducks down to avoid it.
Stubb throws a shot from downtown. Belle moves away and avoids it.
Belle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stubb staying out of range there.
Belle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stubb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belle! But no joy.
Stubb misses with an uppercut. Belle saw that one coming.
Stubb misses with an uppercut. Belle saw that one coming.
Stubb misses with a hook
letting Belle counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belle ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Belle just misses with a punch to the body.
Stubb misses with a double jab
and Belle counters with a stiff right hand.
Stubb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keto Belle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Belle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stubb throws a hook but Belle blocks it.
Belle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belle throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Belle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Belle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belle throws out a loose jab but Stubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb misses with a right hand
enabling Belle to counter with a crisp jab.
Stubb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stubb misses with the combination.

Belle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belle lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belle stays in close to Stubb's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle advances to half guard.
Belle works his way into full mount!
Belle controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belle is continuing to stall.
Keto Belle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Belle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stubb has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Belle quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Belle but it's paid off an Stubb is forced to tap! Nice work by Belle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keto Belle!
Our winner, Keto Belle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

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

Case
vs
Saraev

172 cm
27
176 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

171 cm
27
171 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chevie Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razval Saraev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case wants to land a leg kick but Saraev is out of range.
A big left from Saraev misses.
Case slips a jab from Saraev.
Case misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saraev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Case scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Case throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saraev.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Saraev moves away and avoids it.
Saraev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Case misses.
Case punishes Saraev's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Saraev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saraev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case throws a leg kick but Saraev checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case blocks a jab.
Saraev checks a low kick from Case.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Case.
A leg kick checked by Saraev.
Saraev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Saraev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saraev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Case lands with a slapping head kick.
Saraev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Saraev.
A bone on bone clash there as Saraev blocks the leg kick.
Saraev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Case defends it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Case.
Saraev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev avoids the head kick by Case.
A big right from Case misses.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case blocks a jab.
Saraev stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
Saraev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Saraev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Saraev feints the counter takedown.
Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saraev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Case defends it well.
Case walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saraev blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Saraev does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saraev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saraev showed some decent athleticism there.
Saraev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saraev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
Case controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Case trying to control here.
Saraev wants to take a breather but Case is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saraev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saraev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saraev trying to control from half guard but Case is working away.
We've been informed that Saraev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Case is holding on to half guard well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saraev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Case connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saraev scrambles back to his feet.
Case misses with an attempted mid kick.
Case goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Case staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Case as Saraev shoots in.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Saraev throws a body shot but no joy.
Case throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Saraev misses the target.
Case throws a low kick, looking for Saraev's leg but Saraev calmly moves out of range.
Chevie Case is winning the standup battle so far.
Case swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saraev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saraev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case tries to land a front kick but Saraev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saraev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Case.
Case tries to work over Saraev's front leg with a kick but Saraev checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Saraev ducks down to avoid it.
Saraev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Case misses with a leg kick

and Saraev counters with a single leg into guard. Case didn't expect that.
Saraev trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Case not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saraev throwing strikes but missing.
Saraev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saraev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Case keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saraev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Case looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraev is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Case is on top in guard.

Saraev looking for a sweep. Not yet Saraev, not yet.
Case trying to control but Saraev is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Saraev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Saraev is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saraev jabs at Case's body.
Saraev checks the leg kick.
Saraev feints the counter takedown.
Saraev moves out of range of the body kick from Case.
Saraev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Case.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Case lands a front kick.

Saraev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Case wants to control but Saraev postures up.
Saraev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Case takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The strikes coming from Saraev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraev wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Saraev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev cracks Case with a big right hand but Case just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saraev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razval Saraev 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!

Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saraev manages to avoid it.
Case lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Case is predictable there

and Saraev counters with a shoot takedown. Case fights it but they end up in guard.
Saraev landing with the ground and pound.
Case not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saraev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Case swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saraev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev stopping the sweep attempt from Case.
Saraev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saraev cracks Case with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Razval Saraev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saraev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Case is trying to control the position but Saraev postures up.
Saraev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saraev won't allow Case to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Case keeping full guard, as Saraev tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Saraev misses.
Saraev misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Saraev as he checks the leg kick.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case slips under a jab from Saraev.
Case feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saraev throws out the jab.
Case throws a body punch but Saraev moves out of range.
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saraev under the eye.
Case misses with a leg kick

so Saraev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chevie Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saraev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saraev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Case's guard.
Saraev slips a nice elbow through Case's hands, connecting with Case's forehead.
Saraev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Saraev connects with a nice short shot to Case's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Case defending well though.
Case blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saraev.
Case trying to control from the bottom.
Saraev is pressing down on Case's thigh, looking to free his foot. Case is holding on for now.
Saraev winds up and cracks Case with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saraev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Case's head.
Case has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraev is working away from the top position though.

Case looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saraev wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.

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.
Case has hold of Saraev's hands but Saraev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Case is trying to control but can't.
Saraev is trying to control. Case wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saraev shoots for a double leg takedown but Case sprawls well. He's pushed Saraev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Case looks for the body kick but Saraev saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Saraev blocks the low kick.
Saraev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saraev tries to move into range but Case moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Case swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Case.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razval Saraev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saraev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Razval Saraev!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Razval Saraev!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Chevie Case!

Razval Saraev wins by split decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Razval Saraev thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).