SyFi 33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Mikhailov (ranked 6621 p4p, 660 weight class) and Travis Banks (ranked 9057 p4p, 758 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mikhailov
vs
Banks

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Banks!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
Banks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mikhailov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Banks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Travis Banks has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mikhailov! Banks is out on his feet! Mikhailov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Banks is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Banks is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Mikhailov!
A very excited looking Mikhail Mikhailov 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.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Gracie (ranked 5083 p4p, 500 weight class) and Tulio Souza (ranked 23773 p4p, 690 weight class). Tulio Souza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones Gracie
vs
Souza

184 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Jones Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tulio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Souza should have avoided that one.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Souza throws a counter combo.
Souza shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Gracie catches Souza right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Tulio Souza has been cut.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie drops Souza with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gracie follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Jones Gracie!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 6522 p4p, 599 weight class) and Gabriel Melo (ranked 9020 p4p, 680 weight class). Russell Westbrook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Westbrook
vs
Melo

183 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Melo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melo.

Westbrook forces Melo back against the cage and clinches.

Westbrook breaks from the clinch.

Westbrook moves into the clinch.
Westbrook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westbrook.
A right hook to the body lands for Westbrook.

Melo successfully pulls guard.
Melo seems keen to control Westbrook's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Westbrook from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melo is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melo.
Melo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melo postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Westbrook wants to sweep but no luck.
Melo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Westbrook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melo with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Westbrook looking to control.
Melo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westbrook being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Melo misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westbrook avoids it.
Melo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westbrook prevents the takedown attempt.

Westbrook breaks from the clinch.

Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Melo back into the cage.
Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.

Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
Melo throws a lazy right hand but Westbrook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westbrook is looking to counter punch.
Melo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Westbrook counters with a nice uppercut.

Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Westbrook has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Melo misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook.
Melo jumps guard but Westbrook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Melo's head.
Melo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage.
Melo misses with a knee to the head.
Melo looks winded!
Melo has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Westbrook on the inside.
Westbrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Melo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside.
Westbrook lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Westbrook.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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

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

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

Westbrook clinches up against the cage.

Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Westbrook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melo swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.

Westbrook clinches with his opponent.
Melo misses with an elbow strike.
Westbrook lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo tries to pull guard but Westbrook forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Melo tries to pull guard but Westbrook won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Westbrook has Melo pressed against the cage, preventing Melo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

Westbrook takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Westbrook.
Melo is breathing heavily.
Melo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westbrook smiles and moves away.
Russell Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Melo.

Westbrook pushes Melo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westbrook smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Melo.

Westbrook closes the distance and clinches.
Melo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westbrook avoids it.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a body punch in the clinch.
Westbrook pushes Melo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Westbrook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.

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

Westbrook rushes Melo and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.

Melo is rocked!

Westbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him?

Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Westbrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Melo misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Westbrook.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Westbrook manages to break the clinch.

Westbrook clinches.
Westbrook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Westbrook lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Westbrook - that landed with a thud.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a big right hand that drops Melo! The killer instinct kicks in and Westbrook finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Westbrook!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Westbrook!
Gabriel Melo was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. I will come back stronger.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Misko Raznatovic (ranked 24938 p4p, 701 weight class) and Henning Lind (ranked 24012 p4p, 740 weight class). Lind has chosen War of the Gods as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Raznatovic
vs
Lind

190 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Green Machine Nutritional Supplements
IniTech Nutrition

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 Rio de Janeiro, Misko Raznatovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henning Lind!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Lind.

Lind drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Raznatovic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lind fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lind bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Raznatovic! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Raznatovic is rocked!

Lind is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raznatovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raznatovic has escaped and now he's on top!

Lind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raznatovic won't allow Lind to get back to his feet.

Raznatovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lind pushes Raznatovic off and scrambles back to his feet.

Lind shoots in and bounces Raznatovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Lind wants to stand up but Raznatovic is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lind's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raznatovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lind has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Raznatovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lind tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raznatovic defends well and Lind ends up having to push Raznatovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raznatovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raznatovic stuffs the takedown.
Henning Lind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lind keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lind's corner calls for a 1-2. Lind obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lind misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Misko Raznatovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Lind.
Donk. Lind catches Raznatovic right on the button with a cross.
Lind uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lind.
Oh Raznatovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raznatovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lind as he avoids it easily.
And Lind tries to counter it with a takedown but Raznatovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Raznatovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lind, pushing him back against the cage.
Raznatovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Lind tries for a takedown but Raznatovic manages to get underhooks.

Lind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lind moves into range and connects with a jab.

Lind shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raznatovic's guard.
Raznatovic is breathing heavily.
Lind with a nice head shot there.
Lind wants to control from the top but Raznatovic keeps moving.
Lind passes Raznatovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lind is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raznatovic defends it well.

Raznatovic makes his way to full guard, as Lind worked for a kimura.

That's four 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!

Lind has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Raznatovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lind has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raznatovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lind wants to take the fight to the mat but Raznatovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lind scores with a hook.
Raznatovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lind bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lind uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raznatovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Lind, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henning Lind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raznatovic tries to clinch but Lind is having none of it.
Lind tries to counter with a clinch but Raznatovic shakes him off and moves away.
Lind tests Raznatovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Lind coming out on top.
Lind closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raznatovic circles away.
Lind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Raznatovic misses the target.
Lind might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Raznatovic drops his hands momentarily and Lind takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lind feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raznatovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lind.
Lind fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raznatovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Lind just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRaznatovic.
Misko Raznatovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henning Lind.
Raznatovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lind to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Raznatovic.
Lind is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Raznatovic stands up and beckons Lind to his feet.
Lind scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lind goes for a double leg but Raznatovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raznatovic continues to drive forward.
Lind lands a jab to the nose.
Raznatovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lind swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raznatovic.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Raznatovic.
Henning Lind has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lind is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Raznatovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raznatovic landing a few strikes.
Lind is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raznatovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lind wants to get back to his feet but Raznatovic drags him back down.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raznatovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Lind gets a double leg takedown into Raznatovic's guard.

Raznatovic pushes Lind off and gets back to his feet.
Lind sizes up Raznatovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lind looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raznatovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lind connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raznatovic scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lind gets caught napping as Raznatovic dives in and scores a takedown. Lind manages to retain guard.
Lind wants to stand but Raznatovic is controlling the position.
Lind is wriggling around but Raznatovic manages to pass to half guard.
Lind wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henning Lind will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lind fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raznatovic avoids it really well and circles away.

Raznatovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lind scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lind dips to his left and cracks Raznatovic with an uppercut!
Raznatovic shoots for a takedown but Lind saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lind closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raznatovic did well to prevent Lind getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lind seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Raznatovic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henning Lind!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip Moore (ranked 9021 p4p, 650 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 23834 p4p, 680 weight class). Philip Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moore
vs
Marcelo

177 cm
20
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo fails with a takedown attempt.

Marcelo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moore!

Marcelo tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.

Marcelo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marcelo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcelo on the ground.

Marcelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Marcelo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Moore is trying to escape and Marcelo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Moore is forced to tap! Nice work there by Marcelo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorginho Marcelo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zedidiah Goldberg (ranked 5688 p4p, 558 weight class) and Reiner Brawn (ranked 5817 p4p, 565 weight class). Goldberg comes to the cage accompanied by A Warrior's Call. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Goldberg
vs
Brawn

178 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
188 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zedidiah Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reiner Brawn!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn checks a leg kick.
Brawn feints the counter takedown.
Goldberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Reiner Brawn has been cut.
Goldberg misses with a hook.
Goldberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brawn circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Goldberg. Brawn falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Goldberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zedidiah Goldberg!
Zedidiah Goldberg gave a mention to Knockdown Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jazz Clementine (ranked 3527 p4p, 297 weight class) and Merrill Wilson (ranked 7984 p4p, 450 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Clementine
vs
Wilson

170 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development
Forge Clothing Co.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jazz Clementine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merrill Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clementine connects with a body shot.
Clementine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Clementine's head coaches at Fit-Out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clementine.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Clementine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilson tries to move into range but Clementine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Clementine lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Clementine stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!

Wilson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clementine rattles Wilson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wilson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Clementine dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wilson stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jazz Clementine!
Jazz Clementine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Reid (ranked 3092 p4p, 354 weight class) and Mickey Diaz (ranked 3286 p4p, 376 weight class). Reid's entrance music is Living in America by James Brown. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reid
vs
Diaz

189 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
We've been told by Reid's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Reid. Reid maintains the clinch.
Reid lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Mickey Diaz has been cut.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Diaz manages to pull guard.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reid is aware though and is defending well.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.

Diaz working for a triangle but Reid defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reid wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reid preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.

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

Reid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz jumps guard but Reid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Reid tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Reid.
Reid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reid walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Reid off the cage and back into range.

Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Reid tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Reid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Reid.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Reid's defenses.

Reid instigates a clinch.

Diaz gets control of Reid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reid manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Diaz postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Reid blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Reid darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reid.
Apollo Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Reid tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reid stalling against the cage.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Reid lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Reid lands a nice knee to the body.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apollo Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.

Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Reid tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.

Diaz has his foot on Reid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reid works his way back into a safe position though.
Reid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz is controlling Reid's posture.

Diaz has an active guard here but Reid has managed to pass into half guard.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Reid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reid escapes and gets back to his feet.

Reid has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
A knee to the head by Reid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz jumps guard but Reid stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.

Reid moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Reid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reid misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a nice elbow.
Reid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Reid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Reid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Reid tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.

Reid moves into the clinch.
Reid looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Reid tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reid walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.

Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Reid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Reid.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.

That has opened up Mickey Diaz's cut even more.
Reid tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.

Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.

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

Reid decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!

Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reid.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Reid lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.

The cut above Mickey Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reid working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Reid.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reid to keep the fight standing.
Reid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz jumps guard but Reid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Reid lands a knee to the body.
Reid's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Reid won't allow it.
Reid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reid 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Reid!
An out of breath and clearly excited Apollo Reid thanked Forge Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Albatross (ranked 2243 p4p, 298 weight class) and Ken Ring (ranked 2857 p4p, 371 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Albatross
vs
Ring

188 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cornelius Albatross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Ring!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring moves forwards but Albatross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Albatross finds it's target.

Albatross pushes Ring up against the cage in a clinch.
Ring fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ring swings wildly with an uppercut but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ring misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ring fails to land.
Albatross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ring swings wildly with an uppercut but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albatross lands an uppercut.
Ring scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross prevents a body shot from Ring.
Albatross misses with an elbow over the top.
Albatross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ring up against the cage.
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!
Ring blocking some punches.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Ring avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Ring blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ring stalling the fight.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross cracks Ring with a nice body shot.
Ring working aggressively here.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ring misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Albatross.
Ring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross lands with a light punch inside.
Albatross just leaning against Ring, taking a breather.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross throws an elbow that misses.
Ring blocks an elbow strike from Albatross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rings head.
Ring misses with a punch to the body.
Ring misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Albatross.
Albatross avoiding damage.
Albatross slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Albatross for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Ring controls his hands.
Albatross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike.
Albatross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Albatross.
Albatross prevents a body shot from Ring.
Albatross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Albatross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Ring struggles to land a body shot inside as Albatross controls his hands.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ring looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Ring misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Ring has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ring throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Ring misses with some punches.
Albatross pushes Ring back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albatross lands a right hand.
Albatross slows down the pace here.
Albatross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Albatross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ring or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross is pushing Ring up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ring content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross lands with a short shot to the head.
Albatross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Albatross stalling.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Albatross as the two fighters clinch.
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albatross throws an elbow but it misses.
Albatross digs a right hand into Ring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ring's gas tank.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Albatross dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Albatross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ring fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Albatross digs a right hand into Ring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ring's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Ring.
Ring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross stalling.
Albatross lands a right hand.
Cornelius Albatross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ring creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross stalling against the cage.
Albatross lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike.
Ring is breathing heavily.
Ring can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
Albatross blocks a body shot from Ring.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albatross has Ring pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross lands a right hand.
Albatross stalling.
Ring tries to throw a body punch but Albatross avoids it by throwing Ring back against the cage.
Albatross stalling.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Ring has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Albatross stalling.
Ring throws a head punch that misses.
Ring tries to stall but Albatross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Albatross lands a damaging elbow.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Ring's head.
Ring working aggressively here.
Ring struggles to land a body shot inside as Albatross controls his hands.
Come on Albatross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ring throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
A short left from Ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring looking to stall.
Albatross lands a right hand.
Albatross is pushing Ring up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Ring blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Albatross takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Albatross lands an elbow that stopped Ring in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Ken Ring has been cut.
Ring lands a left hand.
Ring working aggressively here.
Ring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Albatross.
Albatross lands with a left to the head.
Albatross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross slowing the pace effectively.
Ring tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
Ring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Ring.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ring can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Albatross.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ring backwards.

Ring is rocked!
Albatross stalling against the cage.
Ring is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Albatross throws an elbow that misses.
Ring seems to have recovered his senses.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ring swings wildly with an uppercut but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rings head.
Ring working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring misses with a body punch.
Albatross scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross lands a body shot in the clinch.
Albatross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Albatross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Albatross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albatross pushes off an throws an elbow but Ring leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Albatross to work.
Albatross lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ring misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Albatross pushes Ring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Come on Albatross - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Albatross gets through Ring's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Albatross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Ring's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Albatross clinches up against the cage.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ring misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Albatross unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ring! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Albatross is unloading with more strikes now! Ring drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Albatross!