POWER 71 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Eronen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coleman
vs
Eronen

180 cm
35
201 lbs
20 - 19 - 1

190 cm
26
199 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Eronen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in but Eronen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Eronen.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eronen pinned against the cage. Eronen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eronen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
Eronen throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by Eronen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Eronen.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Eronen sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eronen scores with a body shot.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eronen throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Eronen loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eronen throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Coleman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eronen defends well and Coleman ends up having to push Eronen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eronen.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eronen.
Eronen throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Eronen as Coleman shoots in.
Eronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eronen throws a big shot that misses.
Eronen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eronen lands a jab.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Coleman misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coleman gets a takedown into half guard.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Eronen's hands, connecting with Eronen's forehead.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eronen defending well though.
Eronen is controlling Coleman's trapped leg to prevent Coleman from advancing to side control.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eronen tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Eronen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Eronen keeps moving.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Eronen has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eronen wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eronen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Eronen keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman postures up in Eronen's guard and throws a big left but Eronen blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eronen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coleman misses with a double jab
enabling Eronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Coleman moves into range and clinches up with Eronen.
Coleman is trying to drag Eronen to the mat but Eronen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eronen blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eronen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eronen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eronen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Eronen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Coleman scores with a takedown into Eronen's guard.
Eronen is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Eronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eronen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eronen has control of Coleman's left arm, preventing Coleman from doing any damage.
Eronen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Eronen.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Eronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eronen wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Eronen keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Eronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eronen circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Eronen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Eronen.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eronen sprawls and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
Eronen throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Eronen lands a head kick!
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Eronen's head but Eronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eronen but Eronen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Eronen.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eronen is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Eronen circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Eronen lands a head kick!
Eronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eronen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eronen.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Eronen, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Eronen against the cage but Eronen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Eronen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eronen is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eronen to regain full guard.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Eronen wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eronen pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eronen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eronen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

A close second round but Marco Eronen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A good leg kick by Eronen.
Eronen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Eronen is avoiding it.

Coleman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eronen moves into full guard.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eronen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eronen keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eronen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
Eronen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eronen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eronen keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Eronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eronen is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Eronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
Eronen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eronen leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eronen looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Coleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eronen walks into a straight right hand from Coleman.
Eronen chopping away at his opponent's legs.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Eronen enables Coleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eronen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Eronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eronen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eronen is stalling in the full guard.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eronen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman controls Eronen momentarily but Eronen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman wants to improve his position but instead Eronen has moved into half guard.
Eronen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eronen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Eronen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Caholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Wild Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ray Roberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Caholic
vs
Roberts

210 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

196 cm
31
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Caholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caholic.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caholic.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Caholic saw that one coming.
Caholic missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caholic slips a straight right by Roberts.
Nice defenses there by Caholic.
Caholic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
We've been hearing reports that Caholic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caholic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Roberts looks to move away, Caholic throws a big counter combo but Roberts just gets out of the way.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Caholic is avoiding it.
Caholic lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Caholic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Roberts drops Caholic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Caholic looks back up at him and smiles so Roberts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Al Caholic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Ray Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caholic leaves his chin hanging out and Roberts seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Caholic crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Roberts!
Ray Roberts bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Al Caholic had this to say: 'Suck It'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zico Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zico Ali acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Escobar
vs
Ali

187 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zico Ali!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Escobar instigates a clinch.
Ali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ali has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ali misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Zico Ali has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zico Ali.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar has Ali pressed against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ali throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar defends it nicely.
Escobar misses with a body shot.

Ali forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar smiles and moves away.

Ali gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zico Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar walks into a jab.

It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.

Escobar has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.

Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali slips a jab from Escobar.
Ali lands a head shot.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar throws a leg kick that is checked

and Ali counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Ali seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Ali decides to stand back up.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body

and Ali moves into the clinch.

Escobar breaks from the clinch.

Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar stalling the fight.
Escobar tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Come on Escobar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ali clinches.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Ali tries to pull guard but Escobar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar leaning against his opponent.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zico Ali.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Escobar gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.

Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling the position.

Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
Escobar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.

Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar smiles and moves away.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Braulio Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali tries to pull guard but Escobar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar is stalling here.
Ali wants a takedown.
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.

Ali has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Escobar tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Ali is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.

Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Escobar.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?

Ali clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobar pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.

Ali moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.

Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
And Ali tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Braulio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ali is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.

Escobar decides to stand up.

Ali shoots in and bounces Escobar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Escobar wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Braulio Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.

Ali gets a clinch.
Ali stalls.
Braulio Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali trying to stall but Escobar improves his position.
Ali is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ali rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is trying to break free.
Zico Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar just leaning against Ali, taking a breather.
Ali's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escobar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with an elbow over the top.

Escobar breaks the clinch.
Braulio Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Ali pushes Escobar away with a front kick.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ali under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braulio Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braulio Escobar!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Lincekum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincekum comes to the cage accompanied by BYOB. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lincekum
vs
Wang

160 cm
24
136 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

168 cm
33
139 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lincekum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincekum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincekum.
Lincekum with a jab.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Wang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lincekum keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.

Lincekum pushes Wang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lincekum lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut.
Lincekum lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Wang scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincekum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wang tries for a takedown but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wang shoots in and drives through. Lincekum sprawls well.
It looked like Lincekum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lincekum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lincekum. That's going to slow Wang down.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lincekum tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lincekum to the ground. Lincekum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Lincekum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincekum defends it well.
Wang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lincekum scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lincekum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincekum throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincekum.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum connects with a crisp jab.
Lincekum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Lincekum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Lincekum.
Wang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lincekum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum missing with a left hand there. Wang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
And Wang tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincekum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincekum.
Lincekum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincekum throws a combination. Wang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lincekum with a nice cross.
Lincekum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range and Wang settles back down.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Lincekum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Lincekum scores with a hook.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Wang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincekum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lincekum defends well and Wang ends up having to push Lincekum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum cracks Wang with an open hand slap.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Lincekum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lincekum lands with a straight right. Wang didn't see that one coming.
Wang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wang misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the body.
Wang fails with the takedown.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Wang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lincekum lands a lovely overhand right.
Lincekum throws a hook but Wang blocks it.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lincekum was covering up waiting for the punch and Wang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lincekum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincekum seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Lincekum wants to sweep but no luck.
Lincekum is looking to stand up but Wang isn't so interested in that idea.
Lincekum is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang prevents Lincekum from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lincekum lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum jabs Wang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Wang didn't see that one coming.
Lincekum lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lincekum. Those never looked like landing.
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lincekum lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Wang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lincekum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wang thinking.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lincekum's waist but Lincekum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Wang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincekum rather than just go for the knockout.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Lincekum's shoulder, as Lincekum tries to avoid the shot.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum scores with a shot to the body.
Lincekum slaps away a takedown attempt from Wang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Lincekum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Wang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lincekum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Lincekum catches Wang right on the button with a cross.
Wang swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Wang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lincekum tenderised Wang's leg. Wang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Lincekum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with a one two! Wang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lincekum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lincekum with a jab.
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum works the jab nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincekum.
Lincekum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum works Wang's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
Wang misses with a body kick.
Lincekum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wang's hands.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wang.
Lincekum lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincekum.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lincekum pinned against the cage. Lincekum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Wang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Wang with that takedown attempt.
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lincekum defends it well.
Wang ducks right into an uppercut from Lincekum.
Wang misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt
and Lincekum counters with a stiff right hand.
Lincekum is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks.
Lincekum cracks Wang with an open hand slap.
Lincekum avoids the body shot from Wang.
Lincekum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.
Lincekum throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Lincekum catches Wang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincekum.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincekum was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Lincekum lands an overhand right.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Lincekum sizes up Wang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wang dives in and grabs Lincekum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincekum pushes down on Wang's head and hops out.
Lincekum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincekum works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lincekum connects with a single shot there.
Wang throws a sloppy body shot
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincekum looks to land a combination. Wang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincekum, as that shot connected.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Lincekum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang misses with a takedown
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincekum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tim Lincekum waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Kissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lyman Kissell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lyman Kissell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kissell
vs
Pouko

160 cm
24
141 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

165 cm
28
142 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Kissell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pouko there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouko misses the target.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pouko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell misses with a body shot

and Pouko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
Kissell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.

Kissell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pouko stopping the sweep attempt from Kissell.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kissell is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kissell's coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kissell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pouko controlling the pace for now.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko prevents Kissell from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kissell is looking to get to half guard.
Kissell tries to lock up and control but Pouko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kissell tries to reverse the position but Pouko maintains control.
Pouko tries to control but Kissell wriggling away.
Kissell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Pouko seems to be looking for submissions.
Kissell gets full guard.
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kissell is trying to maintain the position but Pouko is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kissell is looking to slow Pouko down with leg kicks.
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouko lands a head shot.
Kissell tries to land a leg kick but Pouko saw it coming and moves away.
Pouko throws a body punch but Kissell moves out of range.
Pouko with a nice cross.
Pouko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
Jab, jab by Kissell - just one landing.

Kissell tries to keep at a distance but Pouko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Pouko slows down the pace here.
Kissell misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kissell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pouko is keeping busy.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Pouko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kissell or not.
Pouko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kissell's efforts to push away.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Kissell tries to throw a body punch but Pouko avoids it by throwing Kissell back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pouko.
Kissell taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell stalling in the clinch but Pouko improves position.
Pouko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pouko lands a left hand.
Pouko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pouko keeps control of Kissell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pouko lands an uppercut.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell tries to circle away but Pouko has him pinned against the cage.

Kissell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pouko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Pouko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pouko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyman Kissell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pouko.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kissell enables Pouko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kissell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Touko Pouko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Pouko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kissell 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.

Kissell working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has passed into side control.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touko Pouko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Pouko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kissell, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pouko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pouko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissell's elbow.
Pouko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kissell is keeping busy.
Kissell blocking some punches.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell is trying to force a seperation but Pouko has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Pouko.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Pouko slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Pouko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kissell regains guard.

Kissell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pouko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissell throws a punch but it's blocked by Pouko.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell letting Pouko take a breather here.

Pouko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kissell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pouko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pouko is trying to control. Kissell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kissell actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell is looking to improve his position.
Pouko trying to control from half guard but Kissell is working away.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kissell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell is trying to keep Pouko in close.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pouko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pouko has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Pouko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Kissell is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pouko is still trying to improve position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko slips a straight right by Kissell.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissell throws a leg kick but Pouko checks it.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pouko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kissell.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Pouko catches Kissell right on the button with a cross.
Pouko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kissell misses with a body shot

and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control.
Pouko works to advance to full mount. Kissell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pouko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kissell is looking to escape.
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Pouko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pouko 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!