MMANIAK 47 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 7757 p4p, 745 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2165 p4p, 325 weight class). Junior Dos Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mordino
vs
Dos Santos

187 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 6 - 1

196 cm
24
172 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mordino shoots in and bounces Dos Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mordino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Mordino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino looking to pass the guard.

Mordino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mordino has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mordino defends it easily.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mordino defends it easily.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.

Mordino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mordino has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Mordino trying to move into half guard but instead Dos Santos has managed to sweep!

Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is fighting to break Mordino's control of his arms but Mordino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos postures up.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mordino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.

Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mordino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos, into his guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mordino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mordino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mordino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Mordino defends easily.

Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mordino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mordino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Mordino isn't so interested in that idea.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mordino is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mordino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mordino moves into full mount!
Mordino content just to control the position here.
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Mordino's attempts to control the action.
Mordino wants to take his opponent's back but Dos Santos doesn't allow it.
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Mordino's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mordino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mordino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.

Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mordino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mordino defends well.
Mordino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mordino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mordino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mordino trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mordino defends it easily.

Dos Santos working for a triangle but Mordino defends it easily.
Mordino slips nicely into half guard.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Mordino wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Mordino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Mordino sits in half guard.
Mordino content to control rather than advance.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.

Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino.

Mordino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mordino controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mordino is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.

Mordino 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.
Dos Santos is staying active underneath Mordino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mordino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mordino's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mordino fending off the submission attempt from Dos Santos.

Dos Santos has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mordino! Can he survive? No! He's out! Dos Santos gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 6102 p4p, 683 weight class) and Nick Hay (ranked 4516 p4p, 545 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Nick Hay has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lotus
vs
Hay

186 cm
52
172 lbs
34 - 51 - 2

178 cm
32
144 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 51 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Hay!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus shoots in for a double leg but Hay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hay as he avoids it easily.
Hay avoids the head kick by Lotus.
Hay misses with a head kick.
Hay misses with a series of wild punches.
Lotus shoots for a takedown but Hay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lotus backs up against the cage.

It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Lotus shoots for a takedown but Hay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Lotus with that takedown attempt.
Hay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lotus.
Hay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lotus avoids the head kick by Hay.
Hay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hay sprawls well. Hay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Hay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hay's waist but Hay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lotus off to one side.
Lotus tries for a takedown but Hay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lotus is breathing heavily.
Hay lands a big head kick that sends Lotus to the canvas! Hay follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Hay!
A very excited looking Nick Hay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 4263 p4p, 523 weight class) and Buster Blighton (ranked 5766 p4p, 661 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Strikes
vs
Blighton

186 cm
50
180 lbs
43 - 43 - 2

186 cm
27
173 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 43 - 2, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Blighton !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blighton goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strikes. That's going to slow Blighton down.

Strikes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Strikes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Strikes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blighton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strikes tries to throw a body punch but Blighton avoids it by throwing Strikes back against the cage.

Blighton has clasped his hands together around Strikes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strikes is trying to control Blighton 's posture but Blighton avoids it.
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blighton 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes tries to get to full guard but Blighton has control of the leg.
Strikes is concentrating on defense, preventing Blighton from advancing position.
Strikes wants to control but Blighton is keeping busy.
Strikes is refusing to be controlled, as Blighton sits in half guard.
Strikes has hold of Blighton 's hands but Blighton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strikes is trying to get back to full guard.
Blighton controlling the action here.
Strikes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blighton is pressing down on Strikes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strikes is holding on for now.
Strikes wants to control but Blighton is keeping busy.
Blighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Strikes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blighton .

Blighton takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes trying to control the position but instead, Blighton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strikes into the cage.
Strikes throws an elbow that misses.
Strikes has Blighton pushed against the cage.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blighton is defending well for now.
Blighton taking a breather.

Blighton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Blighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strikes defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blighton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strikes passes Blighton 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Blighton trying to control but Strikes postures up.

Strikes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Blighton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strikes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blighton working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Strikes misses with a head kick.
Blighton with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Blighton closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. Blighton pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blighton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blighton throws a nice looking combination but Strikes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strikes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Blighton tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Blighton back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Buster Blighton has been cut.

Blighton takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Blighton gets a takedown into half guard.
Strikes is not content to let Blighton control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strikes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buster Blighton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strikes tries to kick Blighton off but Blighton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Blighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blighton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strikes trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strikes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blighton throws a sloppy head kick
and Strikes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?

Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Blighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Blighton goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
Strikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Strikes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blighton .
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .

Blighton moves into the clinch.
Blighton can't get the takedown.

Blighton pulls Strikes into guard.
Strikes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Blighton won't let him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blighton controlling Strikes's posture.

Blighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strikes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Blighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strikes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.

Blighton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Strikes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Strikes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blighton looking to sit in guard and control but Strikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Blighton 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Blighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blighton shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blighton has a takedown stuffed.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .
Blighton misses with a takedown

and Strikes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Strikes is trying to work for a kimura but Blighton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton wants to control but Strikes is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Strikes controlling the action here.
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strikes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strikes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blighton striking from half guard on the bottom.
Strikes controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strikes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blighton !
Blighton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Strikes scoring with strikes but Blighton is staying in there.
Blighton is desperately trying to improve his position but Strikes has a good base and remains in mount.
Blighton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strikes with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes content just to control the position here.
Blighton working to try and regain half guard.
Blighton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blighton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blighton stopping the sweep attempt from Strikes.

Strikes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blighton prevents a body shot from Strikes.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Strikes breaks the clinch.
Buster Blighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Blighton tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Blighton pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.

Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blighton misses with a takedown attempt - Strikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buster Blighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blighton fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strikes, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
A relieved looking Carlos Strikes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayde West (ranked 2534 p4p, 358 weight class) and Avila Alvarez (ranked 2339 p4p, 344 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Sober. Alvarez has chosen Barbarian by The Darkness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

West
vs
Alvarez

187 cm
34
168 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

190 cm
31
180 lbs
16 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayde West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from West.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

West tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
West is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.

Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez with the ground and pound but West uses the opportunity to regain guard.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez stands and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alvarez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused West some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West dodges the ground and pound from Alvarez.
West is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!

West is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alvarez is defending well though. West let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
West is trying to stick to Alvarez's back but Alvarez is turning into West. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in West's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez is working West over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by West!

Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
West trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control the position.

Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.

Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to keep West in close.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avila Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

West darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into West's guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avila Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
West 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.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.

West is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE {{$500/wk}}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.

Alvarez keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.

Alvarez working for a triangle but West defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into half guard.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

West 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. Alvarez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde West!
In his post fight interview, Wayde West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 3111 p4p, 418 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 1908 p4p, 287 weight class). Mankowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kękę -Wyjebane. Ragnar has chosen Shook Ones II as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mankowski
vs
Ragnar

180 cm
29
179 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

186 cm
30
180 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnar lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mankowski off the cage and back into range.
Ragnar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Ragnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ragnar connects with a jab.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnar lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnar throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mankowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mankowski takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnar. Mankowski shrugs it off though.
Ragnar cracks the inside of Mankowski's front leg.
Ragnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Ragnar.
Ragnar works Mankowski's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar feints and then cracks Mankowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mankowski down.
Ragnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mankowski checks a leg kick.
As Ragnar tries to get set, Mankowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ragnar dips to his left and cracks Mankowski with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Mankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Mankowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnar scores with a nice strike.
Ragnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Ragnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnar takes a swing at Mankowski's ribcage but misses.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mankowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnar pinned against the cage. Ragnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mankowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ragnar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnar connects with a right hand. Mankowski shakes it off.
Mankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnar.
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragnar tries a quick counter leg kick but Mankowski is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnar throws a front kick that sends Mankowski stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ragnar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mankowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mankowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnar avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar punishes Mankowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Ragnar connects with a single shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mankowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar scores with a sloppy right hand. Mankowski should have avoided that one.
Ragnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Ragnar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnar lands with a kick to the temple. Mankowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mankowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mankowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mankowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnar throws an overhand right that drops Mankowski like a sack of potatoes! Ragnar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnar!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ragnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 219 p4p, 35 weight class) and Ramsay Darrow (ranked 1089 p4p, 176 weight class). Lang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Granite Breaker. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lang
vs
Darrow

175 cm
29
169 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

178 cm
31
173 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
IniTech Nutrition

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsay Darrow!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darrow counters with a right hand to the body.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Darrow is looking to slow Lang down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Darrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lang throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lang enables Darrow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Lang pushes Darrow off and gets back to his feet.
Darrow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Darrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darrow tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Lang.
Darrow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lang blocks it well.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lang wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lang. That snapped Darrow's head back.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Darrow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lang's guard.
Darrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Lang clinches up with Darrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darrow tries to pull guard but Lang holds him up against the cage and eventually Darrow drops back down to his feet.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsay Darrow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Darrow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lang is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Darrow is trying to get an arm triangle but Lang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Darrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Darrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Darrow off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Darrow right now.
Lang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Darrow is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Lang misses.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Lang scores with a nice strike.
Darrow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darrow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lang connects with a right hand. Darrow shakes it off.
Lang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramsay Darrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Darrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darrow's hands.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!

Darrow drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lang kicks Darrow off and gets to his feet.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darrow can do to turn this around?
Lang blocks a head kick by Darrow.
It looked like Lang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Darrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Darrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.

Darrow gets the takedown into side control.
Lang bucks up and tries to throw Darrow off but instead Darrow has got his back!
Darrow keeps control of the position as Lang tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lang staying busy and making it hard for Darrow to control.
Lang is really stuck here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow throws strikes from the back but Lang rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Lang.
Darrow trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Darrow is proving a slippery customer.
Lang can't keep his opponent in guard - Darrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Darrow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lang to stand up.
Lang takes a swing at Darrow's ribcage but misses.
Lang misses with a hook
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.

Lang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darrow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsay Darrow.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.

Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Darrow.
Lang thuds his right hand into Darrow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darrow.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Darrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darrow misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darrow has his takedown stuffed
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow shoots in but no luck this time.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsay Darrow.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Darrow's belly button to the back.
Lang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Darrow tries for a takedown but Lang manages to get underhooks.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
Darrow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lang just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow takes a shot to the head.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang digs a right hand into Darrow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darrow's gas tank.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang lands a body shot.
Lang lands a right hand.

Darrow is rocked!
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow is working for takedown but Lang is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow can't get the takedown.
Lang working aggressively here.
Darrow tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darrow's elbow.
Lang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Darrow tries to stall but Lang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Darrow's head.
Lang is leaning against Darrow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
Lang dips a shoulder and cracks Darrow with a mighty uppercut! Darrow falls back against the cage and Lang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Darrow is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, David Lang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.