QFC Tournament 781 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Killborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Norton
vs
Killborne

194 cm
25
294 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norris Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Killborne!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton misses with a double jab

and Killborne counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Killborne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Killborne trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killborne is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Killborne from controlling successfully.
Killborne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Norton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killborne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton jabs Killborne to the body, keeping him at a distance.

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.

Killborne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norton on his heels. He'll look to pass Norton's guard now, I'm sure.
Norton seems keen to control Killborne's posture.
Norton 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.
Killborne stopping the sweep attempt from Norton.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killborne is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Killborne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norton wants to control but Killborne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norton manages to get to full guard.
Norton trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killborne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Killborne.

Killborne clinches.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killborne has him pressed against the cage.

Killborne drags the fight down to the ground.

Killborne has his foot on Norton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norton works his way back into a safe position though.

Killborne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Killborne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killborne's guard.

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

Kyle Killborne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killborne was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Norton misses with a looping right.

Killborne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Killborne wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Killborne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is trying to keep Killborne in close.
Killborne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norton is keeping the position for now.
Killborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killborne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killborne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killborne dodges the punch combination from Norton.

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.

Killborne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killborne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norton is defending well.
Norton tries to circle away but Killborne has him pinned against the cage.
Killborne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Norris Norton has been cut.
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Killborne gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.

Killborne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killborne circles away quickly and effectively.
Killborne flicks out a counter leg kick but Norton steps away.
Killborne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton dips to his left and cracks Killborne with an uppercut!

It looks like Kyle Killborne has been cut.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killborne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killborne clinches up against the cage.
Killborne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killborne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norris Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Killborne.
Killborne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killborne tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Killborne breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Killborne's head back.
Norton cracks Killborne with a good jab.
Killborne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Killborne closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killborne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killborne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Killborne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton cracks Killborne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Killborne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killborne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norton's waist but Norton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killborne off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Norton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Killborne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Killborne in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Killborne decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Norton lands a left and a right that send Killborne crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killborne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Killborne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Killborne slips under a jab from Norton.
Killborne wants to counter with a clinch but Norton pushes him away.
Killborne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Killborne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killborne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Norton throws a series of punches but Killborne moves out of range.
Killborne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killborne manages to avoid it.
Norris Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Killborne has his takedown stuffed
and Killborne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Kyle Killborne's cut even more.
Norton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Killborne takes one on the button.
Killborne shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Killborne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killborne fails to land the takedown.
Norris Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Killborne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killborne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Norton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Killborne trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Killborne won't allow Norton to sweep him here.
Norton looking to control.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killborne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norton looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Norton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton stalks Killborne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killborne's face. Killborne staggers backwards, shaken.
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killborne on the side of the head.
Norton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Killborne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Killborne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norton is just riding it out for now. Killborne eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton is looking to improve his position.
Norton is refusing to be controlled, as Killborne sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Norris Norton!

Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Bezymyanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tage McNutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezymyanny's entrance music is Little Richard - Long Tall Sally. A fine choice. Dmitry Bezymyanny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bezymyanny
vs
McNutt

188 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Bezymyanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tage McNutt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bezymyanny misses.
Bezymyanny could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McNutt looks for a takedown but Bezymyanny sprawls well.
Bezymyanny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bezymyanny misses with a wild combination.
McNutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bezymyanny lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bezymyanny scores with a four punch combination!
Bezymyanny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNutt on the side of the head.
A jab from Bezymyanny finds it's way through McNutt's defenses.
McNutt misses with the combination.
Bezymyanny drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNutt sprawls and moves away.
McNutt misses with a combination
and Bezymyanny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNutt has a takedown stuffed.
Bezymyanny throws a right and a left that McNutt avoids nicely.
McNutt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bezymyanny defends it well.
McNutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNutt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McNutt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bezymyanny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNutt.

Bezymyanny moves into range and clinches up with McNutt.
McNutt is trying to pull guard but Bezymyanny turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tage McNutt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny throws a hook to the side of McNutt's head but McNutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bezymyanny tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bezymyanny has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Bezymyanny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McNutt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bezymyanny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bezymyanny can't break the clinch.
McNutt keeps control of Bezymyanny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McNutt tries to score a body lock takedown but Bezymyanny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bezymyanny prevents a body shot from McNutt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezymyanny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bezymyanny avoids a wild elbow strike from McNutt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bezymyanny.
Stalling in the clinch from McNutt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McNutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bezymyanny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

McNutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bezymyanny swinging wildly here.
Bezymyanny looks to land a combination but McNutt avoids it well.
Bezymyanny stuffs the takedown.
Bezymyanny throws a series of punches but McNutt avoids them all with ease.
McNutt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McNutt shoots in but Bezymyanny avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McNutt misses with an uppercut. Bezymyanny saw that one coming.
Bezymyanny stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tage McNutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNutt. Bezymyanny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezymyanny tries to bum rush McNutt with a series of wild strikes but McNutt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bezymyanny has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

McNutt feints and as Bezymyanny raises his hands in defense, McNutt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bezymyanny is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McNutt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McNutt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bezymyanny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McNutt looks winded!
McNutt looking to stall.
McNutt tries to pull guard but Bezymyanny won't allow it.
Bezymyanny prevents a body shot from McNutt.
McNutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bezymyanny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNutt.

McNutt clinches with his opponent.
Bezymyanny is trying to force a seperation but McNutt has the dominant position.
Bezymyanny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McNutt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bezymyanny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McNutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNutt shoots for a double leg takedown but Bezymyanny sprawls well. He's pushed McNutt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bezymyanny seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bezymyanny jabs McNutt right on the nose. McNutt blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNutt slips a jab and a cross from Bezymyanny.
Bezymyanny scores with a one two! McNutt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McNutt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezymyanny.

Bezymyanny closes the distance and clinches.

McNutt breaks the clinch.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bezymyanny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNutt can do to turn this around?
Bezymyanny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNutt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McNutt.
McNutt dives in and grabs Bezymyanny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezymyanny pushes down on McNutt's head and hops out.
Dmitry Bezymyanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tage McNutt.
McNutt throws a right hand that Bezymyanny ducks under and follows up with a left that Bezymyanny also avoids with ease.
Bezymyanny appears to be looking for a big counter.
McNutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bezymyanny counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bezymyanny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bezymyanny.

Bezymyanny clinches up with McNutt and pushes him back against the cage.
McNutt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bezymyanny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McNutt working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bezymyanny.
Bezymyanny lands a shot to the body.
McNutt is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezymyanny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bezymyanny just leaning against McNutt, taking a breather.

McNutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNutt dodges the punch combination from Bezymyanny.
McNutt throws a sloppy head kick and Bezymyanny moves out of range easily.
McNutt tries to clinch there but Bezymyanny circles away.
Bezymyanny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNutt.
Bezymyanny wants to clinch up but McNutt keeps it at a distance.
Bezymyanny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bezymyanny misses with a few strikes there.
McNutt throws a right and a left that Bezymyanny avoids nicely.
Bezymyanny misses with a few strikes there.

Bezymyanny has closed the distance and engaged McNutt in a clinch.
McNutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McNutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNutt throws out a powerful jab.

Bezymyanny clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bezymyanny.
Bezymyanny tries to break the clinch but McNutt is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezymyanny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McNutt has him pressed against the cage.
McNutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bezymyanny has had enough of the clinch but McNutt keeps him there for the moment.

McNutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bezymyanny's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bezymyanny duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNutt misses with a wild combination.
Bezymyanny feinted with a counter takedown.
Bezymyanny shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McNutt eats them both and turns towards Bezymyanny to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Tage McNutt has been cut.
Bezymyanny misses with a wild combination.
McNutt tries to clinch up but Bezymyanny circles away and keeps his distance.
As McNutt tries to get set, Bezymyanny tries to push him back and clinch up but McNutt manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Bezymyanny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tage McNutt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McNutt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bezymyanny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNutt.
McNutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bezymyanny pinned against the cage. Bezymyanny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bezymyanny moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezymyanny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bezymyanny can't break the clinch.

McNutt manages to break the clinch.
McNutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bezymyanny. Those never looked like landing.
McNutt throws a right and a left that Bezymyanny avoids nicely.
Bezymyanny tries to move into range but McNutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bezymyanny works over McNutt's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - McNutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Bezymyanny moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Bezymyanny.

McNutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNutt lands the left hand.
Bezymyanny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNutt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And McNutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Bezymyanny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McNutt scoring well with a low kick there.
McNutt avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Bezymyanny.
Bezymyanny misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bezymyanny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezymyanny looks to land a combination but McNutt avoids it well.

McNutt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bezymyanny did well to prevent McNutt getting side control.
McNutt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McNutt trying to control the action but Bezymyanny is working from the bottom.
Bezymyanny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bezymyanny tries to get out of the position.
McNutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McNutt is looking to stall here but Bezymyanny recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bezymyanny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McNutt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bezymyanny's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNutt is looking to take a break and control but Bezymyanny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bezymyanny blocking the ground and pound attempt from McNutt.
McNutt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McNutt wants to pass to mount but Bezymyanny is defending the position.
Tage McNutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bezymyanny wants to get back to his feet.
Bezymyanny is holding on to half guard well.
Dmitry Bezymyanny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bezymyanny's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNutt misses with a combination
and Bezymyanny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for McNutt with that takedown attempt.
As McNutt tries to get set, Bezymyanny tries to push him back and clinch up but McNutt manages to avoid the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Bezymyanny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bezymyanny, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Dmitry Bezymyanny!

Dmitry Bezymyanny wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Dmitry Bezymyanny started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.