QFC Tournament 739 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Abueva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Williams (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.

Abueva
vs
Williams

189 cm
24
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Abueva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Abueva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abueva.

It looks like Henry Williams has been cut.
Abueva throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams motions for Abueva to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abueva tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abueva misses the shot to the body.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Williams gets a clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams is working for takedown but Abueva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams working aggressively here.
Abueva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abueva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abueva prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Abueva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abueva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abueva to keep the fight standing.
Abueva is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abueva down to the mat. Abueva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abueva rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Abueva.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abueva.
Abueva pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abueva.
Abueva lands a shoulder strike.

Williams is rocked!
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Abueva finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abueva.
Abueva scores with a shoulder strike.
Abueva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abueva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abueva pushes Williams against the cage. Abueva is working some dirty boxing. Abueva pushes off with a quick right hook! Williams goes down! Williams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Abueva moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davos Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dory Donaldson (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.

Kung
vs
Donaldson

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davos Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dory Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donaldson as he jumps to the side.
Kung tries to close the distance and clinch but Donaldson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Donaldson misses.
Kung throws a series of punches but Donaldson moves out of range.

Donaldson instigates a clinch.
Kung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kung tries to pull guard but Donaldson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Donaldson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kung tries to pull guard but Donaldson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kung drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kung manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kung.
Kung keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kung's waist but Kung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donaldson off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Donaldson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kung looking for a takedown.

Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kung misses with a two punch combination.
Kung dives in and grabs Donaldson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaldson pushes down on Kung's head and hops out.
Donaldson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donaldson motions for Kung to come forward. Donaldson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donaldson is fending him off so far but Kung persists. Nope, Donaldson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donaldson.
Kung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown but Kung shows good takedown defense.
Kung shoots in for a takedown but Donaldson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kung moves to clinch but Donaldson breaks away
and Donaldson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kung is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donaldson tries a low kick but Kung avoids it.
Donaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donaldson.
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!
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kung has a takedown stuffed.
Donaldson wants to counter the offense by Kung and move into the clinch position.
Kung shoots for a double leg takedown but Donaldson sprawls well. He's pushed Kung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Donaldson clinches.
Donaldson looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung can't get the takedown.
Donaldson taking a breather.
Donaldson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kung just stands there and leans against the cage.

Donaldson is trying to trip Kung. He has hold of a leg but Kung is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Donaldson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kung controlling Donaldson's posture.
Donaldson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung keeping moving, preventing Donaldson from controlling successfully.
Donaldson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donaldson won't allow Kung to sweep him here.
Kung controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Donaldson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donaldson is trying to break the clinch but Kung is controlling him.
Kung is trying to pull guard but Donaldson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dory Donaldson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kung shoots in for a takedown but Donaldson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donaldson.
Kung is looking to counter the offense by Donaldson and move into the clinch.
Donaldson fails to land the takedown.
Kung tries to clinch
and Donaldson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kung has managed to clinch.

Donaldson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kung looking to sit in guard and control but Donaldson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donaldson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kung looking to control but Donaldson passes into half guard.
Kung trying to control but Donaldson postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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.
Kung is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Donaldson jumps into side control!
Kung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Donaldson trying to hold on to Kung's head to control him but Kung postures up.
Donaldson is controlling Kung's trapped leg to prevent Kung from advancing to side control.
Donaldson is looking for a sweep. Kung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donaldson is controlling Kung's trapped leg to prevent Kung from advancing to side control.
Donaldson tries to get to full guard but Kung has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is refusing to be controlled, as Kung sits in half guard.
Kung wants to get back to his feet.
Kung is looking to advance position but Donaldson won't allow it.

Donaldson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kung is on him like a limpet, forcing Donaldson back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donaldson walks away with a smile on his face. Kung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Donaldson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kung to the ground. Donaldson is now in Kung's guard.
Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donaldson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donaldson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kung 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donaldson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donaldson stopping the sweep attempt from Kung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dory Donaldson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donaldson.
Donaldson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Donaldson looks to move away, Kung throws a big counter combo but Donaldson just gets out of the way.
Donaldson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donaldson somewhat.
Davos Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dory Donaldson.
Donaldson shoots for a takedown but Kung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donaldson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson is looking to clinch.
Donaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donaldson stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Kung with that takedown attempt.
Donaldson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kung pinned against the cage. Kung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kung doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Donaldson counters by clinching up.
Donaldson avoids the elbow strike from Kung, against the cage.

Kung manages to break the clinch.

Kung gets tackled into the cage by Donaldson. Donaldson maintains the clinch.
Kung tries to pull guard but Donaldson won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung wants to get back to striking at distance but Donaldson won't allow it.
Kung prevents Donaldson from breaking the clinch.
Donaldson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donaldson is looking for a takedown.
Kung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Donaldson after a bit of a struggle.
Donaldson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kung tries for a takedown but Donaldson manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Donaldson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Donaldson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kung manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kung fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donaldson closes the distance and pushes Kung back into the cage.
Kung wants a takedown.
Kung is pressed up against the cage. Donaldson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kung down to the mat. Kung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Donaldson darts in and clinches Kung up against the cage.
Donaldson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kung to keep the fight standing.
Kung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donaldson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kung can't break the clinch.
Kung jumps guard but Donaldson stands there with Kung around his waist. Kung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dory Donaldson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donaldson drags the fight down to the ground.
Donaldson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Kung from controlling successfully.
Donaldson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kung manages to get himself to full guard.

Kung keeping full guard, as Donaldson tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donaldson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dory Donaldson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donaldson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Dory Donaldson!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Dory Donaldson!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Dory Donaldson!

Dory Donaldson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Nowakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Birch (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.

Nowakowski
vs
Birch

185 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blazej Nowakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Birch!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nowakowski tries to sprawl but Birch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nowakowski pushes Birch off looking to stand but Birch dives back in and keeps control.
Birch is nestled in close to Nowakowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Birch throwing shots but Nowakowski is blocking nicely.
Birch thows a huge punch but Nowakowski dodges it nicely.
Birch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowakowski defending well though.
Birch is nestled in close to Nowakowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Birch sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Birch in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nowakowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Birch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Birch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeezy Hand (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.

Cano
vs
Hand

195 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yeezy Hand!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cano misses with a hook. Hand ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cano - that will leave a mark!
Cano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Cano clinches with his opponent.

Hand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hand.

Cano clinches with his opponent.
Cano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano tries to pull guard but Hand holds him up against the cage and eventually Cano drops back down to his feet.

Cano jumps guard and drags Hand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cano has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hand is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hand smiles and moves away.
Hand tries to clinch but Cano is having none of it.
Cano shoots for a double leg takedown but Hand sprawls well. He's pushed Cano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hand, pushing him back against the cage.
Cano tries to stall but Hand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Hand breaks the clinch.
Hand shoots and misses
and Cano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Hand is rocked!
Cano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hand.
Cano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cano tries to clinch but Hand is having none of it.

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!
Cano tries to bum rush Hand with a series of wild strikes but Hand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Cano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hand.
Cano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Hand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cano wants it to stay on the feet.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Hand.
Hand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily.
Hand looks winded!

Hand moves into the clinch.
Cano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cano looking for a takedown.

Hand breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cano is defended easily by Hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cano blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hand manages to break the clinch.
Hand fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Cano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cano throws a leg kick but Hand checks it.

Hand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cano throwing strikes from guard but Hand blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cano tries to avoid it but Hand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cano to the ground. Cano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hand taking a bit of punishment here - Cano scoring with strikes.
Cano wants to control but Hand is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand is looking to reverse the position.
Cano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working.
Cano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hand sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand is looking to regain half guard here but Cano keeps moving and retains side control.

Cano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hand is breathing heavily.
Cano cracks Hand with a good jab.
Hand darts in looking for a takedown but Cano gets double underhooks and turns Hand into the cage.
Randy Cano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yeezy Hand.

Cano clinches with his opponent.

Cano successfully pulls guard.
Cano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cano is fighting to break Hand's control of his arms but Hand is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cano.
Hand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hand looking to control.

Cano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hand, up you get!
Cano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hand momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Cano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cano fails to land the takedown.
Hand counters with a body kick.
Hand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cano is fending him off so far but Hand persists. Nope, Cano circles away and we're back to standing.
Hand with a poor takedown
and Cano counters with a one-two to the body.
Cano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cano wants it to stay on the feet.
Randy Cano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cano shoots in and drives through. Hand sprawls well.

Cano moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cano jumps guard but Hand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hand is stalling here.
Cano lands a shoulder strike.
Cano is trying to pull guard but Hand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Cano gets control of Hand's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hand stops Cano from standing up.
Cano is pulling down on Hand's head to control his posture.
Cano wants to get back to his feet but Hand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Cano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cano closes the distance and clinches.
Cano is trying to push Hand away but Hand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Hand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cano throws a head kick that misses.

Cano has closed the distance and engaged Hand in a clinch.

Cano jumps guard and drags Hand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cano's guard.
Cano is striking but Hand is not phased and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cano is just riding it out for now. Hand eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cano defending well though.
Hand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cano!
Cano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cano regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano trying to control here.
Hand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hand not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cano is just riding it out for now. Hand eventually gives up the hold.
Cano trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano is concentrating on defense, preventing Hand from advancing position.
Cano wants to get back to his feet.
Cano trying to control here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cano dives in and grabs Hand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hand pushes down on Cano's head and hops out.
Hand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cano to score with a decent uppercut.

Cano shoots in and gets a takedown into Hand's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cano escapes and throws Hand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cano lands a few punches from side control.
Cano working away.
Cano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hand down.
Cano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cano working the head and body with strikes.
Yeezy Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Cano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cano just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Cano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cano 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Randy Cano!

Randy Cano wins by unanimous decision!
Randy Cano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Gazelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frijdrich Van Dusten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dusten has chosen K-391 - Earth as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gazelle
vs
Van Dusten

184 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Gazelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frijdrich Van Dusten!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dusten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Dusten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Gazelle misses.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick but Gazelle checks it.
Gazelle wants to clinch.

Gazelle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Dusten to the ground. Gazelle is now in Van Dusten's guard.

Van Dusten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gazelle defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Dusten is on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dusten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Dusten landing with the ground and pound.
Gazelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dusten working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dusten scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Dusten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gazelle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gazelle looking for a sweep. Not yet Gazelle, not yet.
Gazelle is trying to keep Van Dusten in close.
Gazelle controlling the position.
Van Dusten throwing strikes but missing.
Gazelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Dusten.
Van Dusten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Dusten stopping the sweep attempt from Gazelle.
Gazelle controls Van Dusten momentarily but Van Dusten frees himself.
Van Dusten throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle is trying to control the position but Van Dusten postures up.
Van Dusten postures up in Gazelle's guard and throws a big left but Gazelle blocks it.

Gazelle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Dusten distracts Gazelle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Dusten is looking to work some ground and pound but Gazelle has wrist control.

Gazelle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Dusten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Dusten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gazelle is breathing heavily.
Gazelle has momentary wrist control but Van Dusten slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Dusten is working Gazelle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Dusten throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazelle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Dusten is one step ahead there.
Van Dusten with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten distracts Gazelle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gazelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Dusten postures up and lands a big shot to Gazelle's brow.
Van Dusten throws a big elbow that misses.
Gazelle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gazelle controls Van Dusten momentarily but Van Dusten frees himself.
Van Dusten stands up over Gazelle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Dusten throwing strikes but missing.
Van Dusten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Dusten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazelle wants to stand and escape but Van Dusten is having none of it.
Van Dusten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Dusten postures up.
Van Dusten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Dusten tries to free his leg and advance position but Gazelle is retaining full guard.
Van Dusten won't allow Gazelle to sweep him here.
Gazelle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gazelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Dusten.
Gazelle working a defensive guard here.
Van Dusten throwing strikes from guard but Gazelle blocks nicely.
Gazelle is trying to keep Van Dusten in close.
Gazelle is really struggling to control Van Dusten but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Dusten landing with the ground and pound.
Van Dusten chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frijdrich Van Dusten dominated that round.
That's time! Gazelle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Dusten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Dusten throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gazelle or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dusten, which made it look bad.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Dusten but Van Dusten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Dusten throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Gazelle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gazelle.
Gazelle wants to control from the top but Van Dusten keeps moving.

Van Dusten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gazelle defends it easily.
Van Dusten is striking but Gazelle is not phased and passes to half guard.
Van Dusten flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gazelle blocks the strikes from Van Dusten.
Van Dusten misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Frijdrich Van Dusten has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Dusten throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gazelle pulls his head out easily.
Van Dusten is breathing heavily.
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but Van Dusten defending well.
Gazelle working the head and body with strikes.

Van Dusten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Dusten is looking for a sweep. Gazelle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gazelle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Gazelle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gazelle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gazelle pulls his head out easily.
Gazelle trying to control the action but Van Dusten is working from the bottom.
Van Dusten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Dusten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gazelle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Dusten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazelle distracts Van Dusten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gazelle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Van Dusten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
Gazelle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Dusten on the ground.
Gazelle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gazelle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Dusten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gazelle has managed to get both his arms back between Van Dusten's legs - danger averted.
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Van Dusten has his foot on Gazelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gazelle works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Dusten keeping full guard, as Gazelle tries to pass.
Gazelle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gazelle working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Van Dusten looking for a guillotine here but Gazelle defends easily.
Gazelle wants to stand but Van Dusten is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frijdrich Van Dusten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Van Dusten misses.

Gazelle has managed to clinch.
Van Dusten is trying to pull guard but Gazelle has him pressed against the cage.
Van Dusten is working for takedown but Gazelle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Dusten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gazelle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raymond Gazelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frijdrich Van Dusten.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gazelle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Dusten is trying to pull guard but Gazelle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Dusten is trying to pull guard but Gazelle has him pressed against the cage.
Van Dusten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dusten looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gazelle pulls Van Dusten into guard.
Van Dusten prevents Gazelle from getting back to his feet.
Van Dusten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Dusten landing with the ground and pound.

Gazelle kicks Van Dusten off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gazelle scores with a takedown into Van Dusten's guard.
Van Dusten keeping full guard, as Gazelle tries to pass.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.

Van Dusten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gazelle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Dusten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Dusten wants to sweep here but Gazelle controlling him for the moment.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
Van Dusten striking off his back but it's not causing Gazelle any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Van Dusten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gazelle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gazelle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Dusten's head.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gazelle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Van Dusten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gazelle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Dusten keeping moving, preventing Gazelle from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gazelle stands up from Van Dusten's guard - Gazelle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gazelle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Dusten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gazelle sets himself, and Van Dusten steps forward looking for the clinch! Gazelle avoids it this time.
Gazelle tries to clinch up.
Gazelle avoids the head kick by Van Dusten.
Van Dusten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gazelle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Dusten looks to move to half guard but instead Gazelle has passed into mount! Damn!
Van Dusten taking shots to the head.
Van Dusten looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten is trying to break free.

Gazelle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Van Dusten is defending well though. Gazelle let's go of the attempt for now.
Gazelle is hanging on to Van Dusten's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazelle controlling well, preventing Van Dusten from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Gazelle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Dusten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Frijdrich Van Dusten!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Frijdrich Van Dusten!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Frijdrich Van Dusten!

Frijdrich Van Dusten wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Frijdrich Van Dusten misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miha Kutuzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko comes to the cage accompanied by Rolex. Kutuzov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rolex. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shlemenko
vs
Kutuzov

175 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Pit bull development

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miha Kutuzov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shlemenko clinches up with Kutuzov and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Shlemenko rushes Kutuzov and presses him up against the cage.
Kutuzov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutuzov tries to score a body lock takedown but Shlemenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kutuzov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shlemenko to keep the fight standing.
Kutuzov is trying to drag Shlemenko to the mat but Shlemenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miha Kutuzov.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutuzov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kutuzov wants a takedown but no success here.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shlemenko.

Shlemenko pulls guard successfully.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Kutuzov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shlemenko is retaining full guard.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Kutuzov isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shlemenko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kutuzov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kutuzov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shlemenko prevents it.

Shlemenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kutuzov uses from the top position.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Kutuzov from controlling successfully.
Kutuzov prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutuzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kutuzov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shlemenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kutuzov has Shlemenko in his guard.

Shlemenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutuzov has control of Shlemenko's left arm, preventing Shlemenko from doing any damage.
Shlemenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko stops Kutuzov from standing up.
Kutuzov controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
Shlemenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shlemenko prevents Kutuzov from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.

Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a left to the head.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shlemenko.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch.

Kutuzov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown.

Kutuzov tries to keep at a distance but Shlemenko has taken the fight into the clinch.

Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kutuzov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shlemenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kutuzov is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alex Shlemenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards.
A short right from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands with a left to the head.
Kutuzov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Shlemenko manages to break the clinch.

Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Kutuzov back into the cage.
Kutuzov is trying to drag Shlemenko to the mat but Shlemenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miha Kutuzov.
Kutuzov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shlemenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutuzov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kutuzov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kutuzov avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Kutuzov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Kutuzov against the cage.
Shlemenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutuzovs head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards.

Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Kutuzov stops Shlemenko from standing up.

Kutuzov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shlemenko dives on top into guard.

Shlemenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shlemenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov is having none of it.

Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Shlemenko drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutuzov looking to pass the guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Shlemenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko scores with a nice hook to the head.

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

Shlemenko has Kutuzov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shlemenko scores with a nice short uppercut.

Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Kutuzov wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
Kutuzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Kutuzov is controlling him.

Shlemenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutuzov circles away.

Shlemenko clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shlemenko.
A short uppercut from Shlemenko.

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

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

Shlemenko successfully pulls guard.
Alex Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutuzov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutuzov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Kutuzov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutuzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kutuzov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kutuzov looking to control but instead Shlemenko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Kutuzov is trying to work for a kimura but Shlemenko is defending well.

Shlemenko has one foot on Kutuzov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko looks to clinch

and Kutuzov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Shlemenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutuzov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutuzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov moves out of range.
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Kutuzov breaks away

and Kutuzov counters with a shoot takedown. Shlemenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Kutuzov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutuzov passes Shlemenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutuzov can do to turn this around?

Kutuzov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kutuzov is looking to stall here but Shlemenko recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Shlemenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutuzov tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Kutuzov has Shlemenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shlemenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards.
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!

Shlemenko manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov moves out of range.
Kutuzov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shlemenko jumps into guard, dragging Kutuzov to the mat.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Kutuzov from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Kutuzov is controlling the position.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Kutuzov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Kutuzov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.

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.
Kutuzov stops Shlemenko from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kutuzov moves out of range easily.

Shlemenko darts in and clinches Kutuzov up against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the side of the head.

Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutuzov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutuzov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kutuzov counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko.

Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutuzov, pushing him back against the cage.
Miha Kutuzov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shlemenko 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 James Glass scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!

Alex Shlemenko wins by unanimous decision!
Alex Shlemenko gave a mention to Pit bull development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Miha Kutuzov stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not a lose, it is a tactical move, bitch'.