GFC 3 The Crowning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fist Mcgruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merklan Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mcgruff
vs
Cold

187 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fist Mcgruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merklan Cold!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cold moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Mcgruff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcgruff.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Cold.
A short right from Cold.
Mcgruff struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgruff or not.
A short right from Cold.
A short right from Cold.
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!
Mcgruff trying to control the position but instead, Cold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgruff into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold.
Mcgruff misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgruff can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold cracks Mcgruff with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.

Mcgruff is rocked!
Mcgruff is trying to push Cold away but Cold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cold gets through Mcgruff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Mcgruff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold digs a right hand underneath Mcgruff's ribcage. Mcgruff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mcgruff is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold digs a right hand into Mcgruff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgruff's gas tank.
Mcgruff seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Cold works on Mcgruff's body with a couple of short punches.
Cold cracks Mcgruff with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Cold lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgruff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cold dips a shoulder and cracks Mcgruff with a mighty uppercut! Mcgruff falls back against the cage and Cold unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mcgruff is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cold screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merklan Cold!
Merklan Cold gave a mention to Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krease McBreezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Green
vs
McBreezer

192 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krease McBreezer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McBreezer moves into the clinch successfully.

McBreezer pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBreezer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

McBreezer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McBreezer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBreezer looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBreezer throws a knee to the head but misses.

McBreezer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green jabs McBreezer to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
McBreezer avoids the body shot from Green.

McBreezer takes the fight into the clinch.
McBreezer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ziggy Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krease McBreezer.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBreezer has him pressed against the cage.

McBreezer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBreezer walks into a jab.
Green swings for the body but McBreezer moves out of range.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McBreezer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBreezer connects with a single shot there.

McBreezer moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBreezer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on McBreezer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McBreezer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBreezer.
Green misses with a body shot.
McBreezer ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Ziggy Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Green scores with a four punch combination!

McBreezer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McBreezer breaks from the clinch.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
McBreezer avoids the body shot from Green.
Green walks into a straight right hand from McBreezer.
McBreezer digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Jab, jab by McBreezer - just one landing.

It looks like Ziggy Green has been cut.
Green walks into a left hand.
Green throws a series of punches but McBreezer moves out of range.
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!
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBreezer throws a monster overhand right that drops Green! McBreezer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krease McBreezer!
Krease McBreezer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Debo Friday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Friday
vs
Hater

191 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Debo Friday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Hater!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hater misses the shot to the body.

Hater moves into range and clinches up with Friday.
Friday 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.
Friday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hater takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Eric Hater has been cut.
Friday looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Friday pushes off an throws an elbow but Hater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hater working Friday over with knees to the body.
Friday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Friday throws an elbow but it misses.
Friday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Friday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hater avoids the elbow strike from Friday, against the cage.
Friday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Friday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hater is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Friday misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hater misses with a knee strike.
Friday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hater dodges an elbow strike from Friday.
Hater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Friday misses with an elbow strike.
Friday throws an elbow that misses.
Friday looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Friday lands a damaging elbow.
Friday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hater's efforts to push away.
Hater tries to break the clinch but Friday is controlling the position.
Friday throws an elbow that misses.
Hater tries to throw a body punch but Friday avoids it by throwing Hater back against the cage.
Hater has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Friday pushes off an throws an elbow but Hater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friday has Hater pressed against the cage, preventing Hater from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hater blocks an elbow strike from Friday.
Hater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Friday is defending well for now.
Friday pushes off an throws an elbow but Hater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hater avoids a wild elbow strike from Friday.
Hater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hater dodges an elbow strike from Friday.
Hater can't get the takedown.
Debo Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hater.
Hater dodges an elbow strike from Friday.
Hater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friday has him pressed against the cage.
Friday leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hater is trying to break the clinch but Friday is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friday gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hater avoids a wild elbow strike from Friday.
Hater is looking for a takedown.
Friday throws an elbow but it misses.
Hater tries to land a knee to the head but Friday blocks with his arms.
Friday comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Friday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Friday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hater tries a knee to the head but Friday blocks it.
Hater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hater blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Friday throws an elbow but misses.
Hater blocks the elbow strike.
Friday throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Hater has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Friday pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Friday just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hater's brow.
Hater blocks an elbow strike from Friday.
Hater trying to stall but Friday improves his position.
Hater tries to pull guard but Friday holds him up against the cage and eventually Hater drops back down to his feet.
Friday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hater.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Friday just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hater's brow.
Hater avoids a wild elbow strike from Friday.
Hater blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friday pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Friday gets underhooks to prevent Hater's takedown attempt.
Friday lands a nice elbow.
Hater wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Friday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debo Friday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Hater's cut.
That's time! Friday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hater tries to keep at a distance but Friday has taken the fight into the clinch.
Friday gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hater is trying to pull guard but Friday has him pressed against the cage.
Friday lands an elbow just above Hater 's eye.
Friday throws an elbow but it misses.
Friday misses with an elbow over the top.
Friday misses with an elbow strike.
Hater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Friday.
Friday misses with an elbow strike.
Friday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Friday pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hater looks for a takedown but Friday sprawls well.
Friday looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Debo Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hater.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hater shoots in and drives through. Friday sprawls well.
Friday throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Friday.
Hater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Friday as he jumps to the side.
Friday throws a wild body kick that Hater sees coming a mile off.
Hater shoots in and drives through. Friday sprawls well.
Friday lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Friday lands a front kick.

Friday forces Hater back against the cage and clinches.
Friday looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Friday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Friday.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hater is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Friday.
Nice elbow from Friday.
Hater blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hater dodges an elbow strike from Friday.
Hater avoids the elbow strike from Friday, against the cage.
Hater takes an elbow to the forehead.
Friday pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hater blocks the elbow strike.
Friday pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hater tries to pull guard but Friday forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Friday looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hater's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friday gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hater dodges an elbow strike from Friday.
Friday comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Friday.
Friday throws an elbow that misses.
Hater avoids a wild elbow strike from Friday.
Hater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Friday backwards.
Friday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hater avoids the elbow strike from Friday, against the cage.

Hater pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Friday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hater can do to turn this around?

Hater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friday defends it easily.

Hater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friday is controlling him.
Friday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friday is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debo Friday dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Hater's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Friday misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Friday.
Friday lands a leg kick that knocks Hater off balance momentarily.
Hater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Friday lands with a kick to the temple. Hater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hater looks for a takedown but Friday sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hater is out of range and Friday settles back down.
Friday throws a sloppy head kick and Hater moves out of range easily.

Friday instigates a clinch.
Friday throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday lands an elbow inside that Hater shrugs off.
Hater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Debo Friday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hater blocks the elbow strike.
Friday creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hater's defenses.
Hater leaning against his opponent.
Hater jumps guard but Friday stands there with Hater around his waist. Hater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Debo Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hater.
Hater blocks the elbow strike.
Hater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Friday.
Friday throws an elbow that misses.
Friday creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hater's defenses.
Hater takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Eric Hater's cut even more.
Friday throws an elbow that misses.
Hater avoids the elbow strike from Friday, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Friday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Friday walks away with a smile on his face. Hater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hater shoots for a takedown but Friday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Friday pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hater! Friday unloads with more strikes and Hater sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debo Friday!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Bernito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bernito
vs
Banchamek

196 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Bernito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banchamek clinches up with Bernito and pushes him back against the cage.
Bernito wants to take the fight to the mat but Banchamek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bernito takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Sal Bernito has been cut.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Bernito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banchamek avoids it.
Banchamek trying to land knees to the body.
Bernito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banchamek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bernito is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Bernito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernito tries to pull guard but Banchamek won't allow it.
Bernito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banchamek tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernito avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bernito manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bernito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banchamek is aware though and is defending well.

Banchamek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Banchamek closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.

Sal Bernito's cut is getting worse.
Banchamek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernito avoids it.
Bernito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bernito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bernito avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Bernito blocks with his arms.
Bernito can't get the takedown.
Banchamek with a knee to the head.
Bernito managing to block the knees to the body from Banchamek.
Bernito jumps guard but Banchamek stands there with Bernito around his waist. Bernito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Bernito 's eye.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bernito is breathing heavily.
Bernito lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek looking to throw knees to the head but Bernito is blocking nicely.
Bernito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bernito is defending well for now.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek trying to land knees to the body.
Bernito is trying to maintain a safe position but Banchamek gets an underhook and turns Bernito into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banchamek obliges.
Bernito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a nice knee to the body.
Bernito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banchamek is defending well.
Bernito tries for a takedown but Banchamek manages to get underhooks.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bernito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Banchamek.

Sal Bernito's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernito wants a takedown but no success here.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bernito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banchamek obliges.
Bernito taking a breather.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banchamek tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernito avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bernito is defending well for now.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernito takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bernito managing to block the knees to the body from Banchamek.
Knees to the body from Banchamek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bernito.
Bernito managing to block the knees to the body from Banchamek.
Bernito takes an elbow to the temple.
Banchamek scores with a knee to the head.

Bernito is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banchamek obliges.
Bernito tries to break the clinch but Banchamek is controlling the position.
Bernito is trying to pull guard but Banchamek has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Banchamek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sal Bernito's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Banchamek rushes Bernito and presses him up against the cage.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but Bernito blocks it.
Bernito looking for a takedown.
Bernito working aggressively here.
Banchamek lands a nice knee to the body.
Bernito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banchamek prevents it.
Banchamek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses.
Banchamek with a knee to the head.
Oh Bernito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bernito can't break the clinch.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Bernito won't want to take too many of those.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banchamek jerks Bernito's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Bernito drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Banchamek goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Banchamek because Bernito was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Buakaw Banchamek!
Buakaw Banchamek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Len Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easton DeMarinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stewart
vs
DeMarinni

205 cm
25
295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

203 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Len Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Easton DeMarinni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarinni misses with a body shot.
Stewart walks into a left hand.

It looks like Len Stewart has been cut.
DeMarinni cracks Stewart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeMarinni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart 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.
DeMarinni missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeMarinni just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarinni just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarinni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as DeMarinni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
DeMarinni misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarinni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for DeMarinni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeMarinni sprawls and moves away.
DeMarinni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeMarinni misses the shot to the body.
DeMarinni connects with a body shot.
DeMarinni looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
DeMarinni throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
DeMarinni looks to land a combination. Stewart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeMarinni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewart rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from DeMarinni.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeMarinni sprawls and moves away.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but DeMarinni avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeMarinni misses with a wild combination.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeMarinni throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeMarinni swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Easton DeMarinni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeMarinni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from DeMarinni.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
DeMarinni swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from DeMarinni.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeMarinni sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni misses the shot to the body.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stewart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart avoids the body shot from DeMarinni.
DeMarinni connects with the punch.
DeMarinni looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
DeMarinni looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeMarinni. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMarinni misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easton DeMarinni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Len Stewart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeMarinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMarinni.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeMarinni misses with an uppercut.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but DeMarinni is quick to defend against it.
DeMarinni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeMarinni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
DeMarinni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart avoids the body shot from DeMarinni.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but DeMarinni is quick to defend against it.
DeMarinni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeMarinni misses with a hook.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Easton DeMarinni seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart defending well as DeMarinni loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeMarinni. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMarinni thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
DeMarinni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeMarinni throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
DeMarinni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeMarinni. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
DeMarinni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stewart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeMarinni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeMarinni throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeMarinni throws out the jab.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but DeMarinni avoids it well and moves away.
DeMarinni swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeMarinni sprawls and moves away.
DeMarinni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeMarinni throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni misses with a looping right.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeMarinni connects with a single shot there.
DeMarinni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeMarinni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeMarinni sprawls and moves away.
DeMarinni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from DeMarinni misses.
DeMarinni misses with an uppercut.
DeMarinni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but DeMarinni avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Stewart slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeMarinni. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeMarinni.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeMarinni jabs at Stewart's body.
Len Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from DeMarinni misses its intended target.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but DeMarinni avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easton DeMarinni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Len Stewart's cut.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

DeMarinni scores with a one two! Stewart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeMarinni looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
DeMarinni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeMarinni throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarinni lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarinni scores with a one two! Stewart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeMarinni throws a shot to the body.
Stewart moves away from the strike by DeMarinni.
DeMarinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMarinni.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeMarinni misses with an uppercut.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but DeMarinni is quick to defend against it.
DeMarinni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stewart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeMarinni scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Good shot there by DeMarinni.
DeMarinni misses with a looping right.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeMarinni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart moves away from the strike by DeMarinni.
Easton DeMarinni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarinni throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from DeMarinni misses its intended target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stewart. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
DeMarinni misses with a body shot.
DeMarinni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeMarinni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from DeMarinni.
DeMarinni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from DeMarinni.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarinni throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
DeMarinni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeMarinni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMarinni.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but DeMarinni avoids it well and moves away.
DeMarinni throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeMarinni throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Len Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easton DeMarinni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeMarinni punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Easton DeMarinni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeMarinni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Easton DeMarinni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Huth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Drexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Huth
vs
Drexler

190 cm
26
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Huth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinn Drexler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huth misses with a wild combination.
Drexler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huth slips under a jab.
Huth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drexler throws a shot from downtown. Huth moves away and avoids it.
Huth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drexler manages to circle out of the way.
Drexler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huth misses with a series of wild punches.
Huth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drexler.
Drexler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huth.
Drexler looks to land a right hand but Huth moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Drexler. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drexler misses the shot to the body.
Huth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Huth looks to score with a jab to the body but Drexler is just out of range.
It seemed like Drexler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huth throws a looping overhand right but Drexler ducks down to avoid it.
Drexler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Drexler.
Huth throws a looping overhand right but Drexler ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drexler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huth.
Nice defenses there by Drexler.
Paul Huth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huth looks to score with a jab to the body but Drexler is just out of range.
Huth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drexler throws a right hand that Huth ducks under and follows up with a left that Huth also avoids with ease.
Drexler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huth tries to counter by clinching up but Drexler breaks away and moves out of range.
Drexler loads up on a big right hand but Huth slips the punch.
Drexler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Huth tries to clinch up.
Huth slips under a jab.
Drexler looks to land a combination but Huth avoids it well.
As Drexler tries to get set, Huth tries to push him back and clinch up but Drexler manages to avoid the attempt.
Huth dodges the punch combination from Drexler.
Drexler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huth loads up on a big right hand but Drexler slips the punch.
Drexler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Drexler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drexler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drexler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huth swivels and escapes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drexler 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 Huth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drexler scores with the left hand. Huth knows he should have avoided that one.
Drexler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Drexler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huth backs up against the cage.
Drexler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drexler looks winded!
Huth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Huth clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Huth.
Drexler has had enough of the clinch but Huth keeps him there for the moment.
Huth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drexler takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from Huth.
Huth working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Drexler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Huth slowing the pace effectively.
Huth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Huth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Huth has Drexler pressed against the cage, preventing Drexler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huth misses with some punches.
Huth struggles to land a body shot inside as Drexler controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Huth obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huth slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huth.
Huth lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Huth presses Drexler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huth scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Huth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drexler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huth lands a good knee to the midsection. Drexler won't want to take too many of those.
Huth lands a knee to the body.
Huth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Huth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drexler's face.

Huth drops Drexler with a big knee straight up the middle! Drexler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Drexler is rocked!

It looks like Quinn Drexler has been cut.
Crack! Huth connects with the perfect overhand right and Drexler falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Huth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Huth!
Quinn Drexler spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this! Get out of my face!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin PercivalH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoner's entrance music is Underworld. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Stoner
vs
PercivalH

192 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Stoner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin PercivalH!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PercivalH takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
PercivalH walks into a left hand.

It looks like Kevin PercivalH has been cut.
Stoner lands a slapping body shot.
Stoner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoner misses the shot to the body.
Stoner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Stoner moves into the clinch.
PercivalH taking a breather.
Stoner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stoner lands a hook that snaps the head of PercivalH backwards.
PercivalH blocks a body shot from Stoner.
Still in the clinch, Stoner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stoner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stoner seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Stoner.
Stoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of PercivalHs head.

Stoner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stoner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PercivalH is on top in guard.

PercivalH with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PercivalH advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner is working to avoid the ground and pound but PercivalH connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PercivalH works to advance to full mount. Stoner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stoner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
PercivalH with good strikes from the mount here!
PercivalH controlling the position easily from mount.
PercivalH lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stoner is trying to stand.
PercivalH is landing with some decent strikes but Stoner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner is trying desperately to improve position.
PercivalH lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoner hang on?
PercivalH lands a couple of good shots and Stoner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
PercivalH has Stoner flattened out and is raining down punches.
PercivalH lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PercivalH is landing with strikes. Stoner can't take much more of this.
PercivalH lands punches and elbows.
PercivalH punishes Stoner with strikes from the back mount.
PercivalH keeps control of the position as Stoner tries to break free.
PercivalH lands a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoner is trapped and PercivalH is scoring with shots to the head and body.
PercivalH thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Stoner covers up after that shot from PercivalH.
PercivalH keeps control of the position as Stoner tries to break free.
Stoner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
PercivalH gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
PercivalH has Stoner flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stoner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
PercivalH scores with punches to the body.
Stoner is trying to get back to his feet but PercivalH has full control of the position and if anything, Stoner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
PercivalH is punishing Stoner with some ground and pound.
Stoner is trying to get back to his feet but PercivalH has full control of the position and if anything, Stoner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin PercivalH dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin PercivalH's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

PercivalH just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Stoner.
PercivalH swings for the body but Stoner moves out of range.
Stoner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
PercivalH dives in and grabs Stoner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoner pushes down on PercivalH's head and hops out.
Stoner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
PercivalH ducks right into an uppercut from Stoner.
Stoner with a nice cross.
Stoner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PercivalH.

Stoner gets a clinch.
Stoner has PercivalH pushed against the cage.

Stoner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but PercivalH regains guard immediately.
PercivalH looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PercivalH is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stoner's guard.

PercivalH throwing strikes from guard but Stoner blocks nicely.
PercivalH wants to pass the guard but Stoner is keeping the position.
Stoner wants to stand but PercivalH is controlling the position.
PercivalH working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
PercivalH throwing strikes from guard but Stoner blocks nicely.
Stoner wants to stand but PercivalH is controlling the position.
PercivalH is working Stoner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stoner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as PercivalH accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stoner wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PercivalH on the ground.
Stoner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
PercivalH is in close to Stoner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stoner 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.
Stoner wants to stand up but PercivalH is controlling him.
PercivalH cracks Stoner with a solid left hand.
PercivalH in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kevin PercivalH has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from PercivalH.
Stoner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst PercivalH is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
PercivalH takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PercivalH was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoner.

Stoner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stoner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stoner lands a left hand.
Stoner slows down the pace here.
Stoner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of PercivalH backwards.
Stoner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoner lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stoner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
PercivalH jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoner walks away with a smile on his face. PercivalH gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stoner tries to bum rush PercivalH with a series of wild strikes but PercivalH uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stoner clobbers PercivalH with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by PercivalH or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoner, which made it look bad.
Ray Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin PercivalH.
A jab from Stoner finds it's way through PercivalH's defenses.

That has opened up Kevin PercivalH's cut even more.
Stoner cracks PercivalH with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ray Stoner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PercivalH shoots in for a takedown but Stoner shows good takedown defense.
Stoner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by PercivalH or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoner, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Stoner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin PercivalH's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stoner scores with a body shot.
Stoner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PercivalH.
Nice defenses there by Stoner.
PercivalH shoots in for a double leg but Stoner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
PercivalH ducks right into an uppercut from Stoner.
Stoner jabs PercivalH right on the nose. PercivalH blinks but takes it well.
Stoner scores with a jab to the body.

Stoner moves into range and clinches up with PercivalH.
Stalling in the clinch from Stoner.
PercivalH's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
PercivalH being controlled against the cage.
Stoner is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner can't find room to land a body shot as PercivalH controls the action.
Stoner lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Stoner.
Stoner lands a left hand.
Stoner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

The cut above Kevin PercivalH's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stoner lands a nice shot to the body.
PercivalH takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stoner is pressed up against the cage. PercivalH has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoner down to the mat. Stoner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ray Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin PercivalH.
Nice body punch from Stoner.
Stoner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

PercivalH is rocked!
Stoner digs a good body shot into PercivalH's ribs.
Stoner is stalking PercivalH. PercivalH circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Stoner, and it's lights out! PercivalH really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Stoner!
Ray Stoner is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ray Stoner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.