KFC: 330K 2! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Kim (ranked 5380 p4p, 513 weight class) and Thor Ragardo (ranked 6367 p4p, 557 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kim
vs
Ragardo

192 cm
25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aron Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ragardo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ragardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.

Kim tries to sprawl but Ragardo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kim trying to control but Ragardo postures up.
Ragardo thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Kim is looking to control Ragardo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kim kicks off Ragardo and gets to his feet.

Ragardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.

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

Kim looking for a triangle here. Ragardo is fighting it but it looks tight! Kim pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ragardo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aron Kim!
After the fight, Aron Kim was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Romain (ranked 7489 p4p, 621 weight class) and Shannon White (ranked 6219 p4p, 568 weight class). Don Romain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Romain
vs
White

182 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Romain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shannon White!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a series of punches but Romain avoids them all with ease.
White throws a right hand that misses

and Romain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romain forces his way into half guard.
White is looking for a sweep. Romain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romain trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romain wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Romain not doing much here.
White tries to roll over but Romain keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romain stalling.
Romain throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White manages to get to full guard.
Romain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romain stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Romain trying to control but White is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Romain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White trying to control but Romain postures up.
Romain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
White is trying to stand back up but Romain is controlling him
White is controlling Romain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
White tries to get to full guard but Romain has control of the leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White misses with an uppercut

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Romain is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Romain is breathing heavily.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Romain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A head kick misses from White.

White closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Romain is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
Romain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Romain working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romain manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shannon White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romain manages to avoid it.

White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.

White stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Romain to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Romain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Romain is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Romain to his feet.

White darts in and clinches Romain up against the cage.

White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romain keeps working.
Romain manages to get back to half guard.
Romain blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romain wants to get back to full guard.

Romain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.

Romain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romain tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Romain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romain is looking to improve his position.
White slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romain is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Romain is retaining full guard.

Romain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. White is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romain.
Romain is not content to let White control the position.

White is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Romain looks calm but he's in trouble here. White gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Romain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! White lets go of the hold and Romain can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shannon White!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Emanuel (ranked 7193 p4p, 580 weight class) and Victor Stroev (ranked 6757 p4p, 567 weight class). The key to victory for Julio Emanuel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Emanuel
vs
Stroev

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Emanuel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Stroev!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroev circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stroev counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Emanuel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emanuel working a defensive guard here.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stroev postures up in Emanuel 's guard and throws a big left but Emanuel blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emanuel trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stroev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but Stroev controlling him for the moment.

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

Stroev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emanuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stroev avoids it really well and circles away.
Emanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel shoots for a takedown but Stroev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Stroev moves into the clinch successfully.
Emanuel is working for takedown but Stroev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Emanuel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emanuel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Stroev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stroev is looking to score with low kicks.
Stroev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emanuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stroev.
Stroev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emanuel tries to keep at a distance but Stroev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emanuel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stroev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Stroev as Emanuel shoots in.

Stroev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stroev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emanuel wants to get back to his feet.

Stroev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emanuel trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroev wants to stand but Emanuel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stroev trying to mount his opponent but Emanuel defends it.
Stroev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stroev leaves Emanuel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emanuel dives in and grabs Stroev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroev pushes down on Emanuel 's head and hops out.
Emanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stroev is able to avoid easily.

Stroev moves into the clinch.
Stroev missing with knees to the body.
Emanuel tries to pull guard but Stroev holds him up against the cage and eventually Emanuel drops back down to his feet.
Emanuel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emanuel wants to get back to striking at distance but Stroev won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emanuel is trying to break free.

Stroev jumps into guard, dragging Emanuel to the mat.

Stroev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emanuel defends it easily.
Stroev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emanuel . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroev controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Emanuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Stroev keeps moving.
Emanuel scoring with some ground and pound.
Emanuel throws a big elbow that misses.
Stroev wants to stand but Emanuel is controlling the position.
Stroev has momentary wrist control but Emanuel slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Stroev looking for a guillotine here but Emanuel defends easily.
Emanuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emanuel trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stroev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stroev rushes Emanuel and presses him up against the cage.
Emanuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Emanuel . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stroev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Julio Emanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel shoots in for a double leg but Stroev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stroev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emanuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroev somewhat.
Emanuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Stroev tries to sprawl out of it but Emanuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stroev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emanuel is looking to score with low kicks.
Emanuel goes for a double leg but Stroev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stroev continues to drive forward.

Stroev clinches with his opponent.

Stroev gets control of Emanuel 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stroev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Victor Stroev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stroev has Emanuel pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroev wants to stand and escape but Emanuel is having none of it.
Stroev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stroev looking for a sweep. Not yet Stroev, not yet.
Emanuel trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stroev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emanuel wants to pass the guard but Stroev is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Emanuel connects with a high kick.

Stroev gets a double leg takedown into Emanuel 's guard.
Emanuel trying to keep a closed guard but Stroev is proving a slippery customer.
Emanuel being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emanuel scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stroev!
Emanuel tries for a takedown but Stroev circles away easily

and Stroev counters by moving into the clinch.
Stroev jumps guard but Emanuel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Stroev manages to break the clinch.
Emanuel clobbers Stroev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emanuel tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Stroev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emanuel 's guard.

Emanuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stroev is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroev tries to free his leg and advance position but Emanuel is retaining full guard.
Emanuel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emanuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stroev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroev working some strikes from top position.
Stroev stays in close to Emanuel 's body and controls the position.
Stroev wanted to stand there but Emanuel had control of the position.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emanuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emanuel darts in trying to clinch

and Stroev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emanuel is wriggling around but Stroev manages to pass to half guard.

Stroev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stroev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emanuel is trying to stand up here but Stroev is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to roll over but Stroev keeps him under control.
Emanuel trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.

Stroev is working for a kimura but Emanuel is defending it quite comfortably.
Stroev is looking to pass Emanuel 's guard but actually Emanuel recovers to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stroev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stroev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noah Archuleta (ranked 6360 p4p, 421 weight class) and Kash Bradford (ranked 6755 p4p, 430 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Archuleta
vs
Bradford

168 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Archuleta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kash Bradford!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford tries to clinch up but Archuleta circles away and keeps his distance.
Archuleta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Archuleta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Archuleta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bradford is trying to keep Archuleta in close.
Bradford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archuleta postures up and lands a big shot to Bradford's brow.
Archuleta lands a couple of elbows.
Bradford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archuleta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archuleta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Archuleta landing with the ground and pound.
Bradford keeping moving, preventing Archuleta from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford is controlling Archuleta's posture.
Archuleta wants to control from the top but Bradford keeps moving.
Archuleta is really struggling to control Bradford but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Archuleta throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archuleta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradford working a defensive guard but Archuleta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bradford tries to buck Archuleta off but Archuleta is having none of it.
Archuleta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bradford is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archuleta trying to control the position but Bradford is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archuleta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bradford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archuleta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Archuleta lands an elbow.
Bradford is looking for a sweep.
Archuleta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bradford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Archuleta cracks Bradford with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is not content to let Archuleta control the position.
Archuleta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Archuleta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradford keeps working.
Archuleta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bradford tries to buck Archuleta off but Archuleta is having none of it.
Archuleta is putting a hurting on Bradford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bradford stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bradford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archuleta working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archuleta controls the position.
Bradford tries to buck Archuleta off but Archuleta is having none of it.
Bradford struggling a bit here.
Bradford takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Archuleta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bradford is trying to control Archuleta's posture but Archuleta avoids it.
The strikes coming from Archuleta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archuleta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Archuleta grinds an elbow into Bradford's temple.
Archuleta working away.
Archuleta is looking to take a break and control but Bradford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Archuleta throws a lazy right hand but Bradford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Archuleta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Archuleta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bradford wants to sweep here but Archuleta controlling him for the moment.
Archuleta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Archuleta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradford is pulling down on Archuleta's head. It's preventing any offense from Archuleta, at least for the moment.
Bradford looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archuleta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archuleta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradford can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archuleta wants to control from the top but Bradford keeps moving.
Bradford working a defensive guard here.
Bradford is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Archuleta postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archuleta fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradford connects with a single shot there.
Archuleta misses with a double jab.
Bradford tries to clinch there but Archuleta circles away.
Archuleta shoots in for a takedown but Bradford shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradford. That snapped Archuleta's head back.
Kash Bradford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archuleta tries to bum rush Bradford with a series of wild strikes but Bradford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Archuleta misses the target.
Jab by Bradford.
Archuleta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradford.
Noah Archuleta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradford stalks Archuleta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Archuleta's face. Archuleta staggers backwards, shaken.
Archuleta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradford sprawls well. Bradford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Archuleta gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Archuleta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradford misses with a two punch combination.
Bradford thuds his right hand into Archuleta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Archuleta tries to clinch but Bradford is having none of it.
Archuleta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradford.
Archuleta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradford closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Archuleta tries to keep at a distance but Bradford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradford lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford has a couple of punches blocked by Archuleta.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bradford.
Bradford lands with a short shot to the head.
Bradford swings wildly with an uppercut but Archuleta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradford lands an uppercut.
Bradford is leaning against Archuleta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Archuleta is trying to trip Bradford. He has hold of a leg but Bradford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Archuleta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bradford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archuleta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Archuleta trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Bradford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archuleta is one step ahead there.
Archuleta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Archuleta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradford is retaining full guard.
Bradford wants to sweep but no luck.
Bradford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archuleta.
Bradford trying to keep a closed guard but Archuleta is proving a slippery customer.
Bradford 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kash Bradford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Archuleta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradford lands a two punch combo.
Bradford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Archuleta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bradford's guard.
Bradford has Archuleta pulled in close to control his posture.
Bradford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archuleta cracks Bradford with a solid left hand.
Noah Archuleta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradford is trying to control the position but Archuleta postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford 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.
Bradford is pulling down on Archuleta's head. It's preventing any offense from Archuleta, at least for the moment.
Archuleta postures up in Bradford's guard and throws a big left but Bradford blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford 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.
Archuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archuleta.
Archuleta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bradford has Archuleta pulled in close to control his posture.
Bradford trying to keep a closed guard but Archuleta is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bradford wants to clinch up but Archuleta keeps it at a distance.
Bradford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Archuleta throws a combination that misses
and Bradford counters with an inside leg kick.
Archuleta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kash Bradford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Archuleta throws a hook to the side of Bradford's head but Bradford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Archuleta on the side of the head.
Bradford lands with a right hand.
Bradford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bradford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bradford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archuleta, pushing him back against the cage.
Bradford misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archuleta.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradford.
A frustrated look appears on Archuleta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bradford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Archuleta is keeping busy.
Bradford working aggressively here.
Archuleta is trying to force a seperation but Bradford has the dominant position.
Archuleta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archuleta is working for takedown but Bradford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bradford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bradford digs a right hand underneath Archuleta's ribcage. Archuleta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradford lands a hook that snaps the head of Archuleta backwards.
Bradford has a couple of punches blocked by Archuleta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bradford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bradford misses with some punches.
Archuleta tries to break free but Bradford pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradford.
Bradford working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Bradford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradford scores with a shoulder strike.

Archuleta is rocked!
Bradford digs a right hand underneath Archuleta's ribcage. Archuleta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Archuleta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Bradford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradford gets through Archuleta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archuleta takes a shot to the head.
Bradford lands a big right hand that drops Archuleta! The killer instinct kicks in and Bradford finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bradford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kash Bradford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Adams (ranked 4523 p4p, 353 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 9391 p4p, 487 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Adams
vs
Dover

175 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dover misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dover sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is pressing down on Dover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dover is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Adams.

Adams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dover to get to his feet.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Dover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
Max Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dover to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover works Adams's body with a nice hook.
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!
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Dover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dover lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Dover sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dover throws a counter combo.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Dover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dover throws a one two combo.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Dover manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dover lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover scores with a jab to the body.
Dover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams dives in and grabs Dover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover scores with a jab to the body.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Danga de danga de dang - Dover scores with a four punch combination!
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Dover misses.
Dover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Dover.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
Adams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Dover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dover cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams tries for a takedown but Dover circles away easily
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Dover is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dover sprawls well. Dover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Dover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dover lands a body shot.
Dover punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.

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

Adams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dover, up you get!
Dover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams shoots and misses
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Dover throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Dover. Beautiful body shot.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dover stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Dover lands.
Max Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dover works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Dover digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams goes for a double leg but Dover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dover continues to drive forward.
Dover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams throws a leg kick but Dover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
Dover let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dover bucks up and tries to throw Adams off but instead Adams has got his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Adams working for a choke but Dover is defending well.

Dover won't enjoy being in this position. Adams looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dover is tapping - it's over boys! Adams picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Becak Lawu (ranked 4380 p4p, 206 weight class) and James Sullivan (ranked 6470 p4p, 274 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lawu
vs
Sullivan

190 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Becak Lawu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawu gets caught napping as Sullivan dives in and scores a takedown. Lawu manages to retain guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lawu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lawu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Sullivan decides to pull guard.
Lawu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sullivan striking off his back but it's not causing Lawu any problems.

Lawu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan just leaning against Lawu, taking a breather.
Sullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sullivan cracks Lawu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Lawu is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Becak Lawu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
and Lawu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses
and Lawu counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sullivan dives in and grabs Lawu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawu pushes down on Sullivan's head and hops out.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Lawu throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.

Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Lawu in a clinch.

Sullivan pulls guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawu stands and steps away. Sullivan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sullivan tries to clinch
and Lawu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Lawu gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Sullivan slows down the pace here.
Lawu tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawu smiles and moves away.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawu defends it nicely.
Lawu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawu is looking for a counter combo.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Lawu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Lawu pushes him off.
Lawu throws a big counter combination but Sullivan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 Becak Lawu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawu counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sullivan pushes Lawu up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Lawu is controlling him.
Lawu prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawu tries to pull guard but Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sullivan pulls Lawu into guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Lawu wants to get up but he can't break Sullivan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan is controlling Lawu's posture.

Sullivan is working an open guard so Lawu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lawu slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Lawu throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
and Lawu counters with a one-two to the body.

Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawu, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fails to pull guard.
Becak Lawu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sullivan.
Sullivan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawu after a bit of a struggle.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawu pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lawu pulls Sullivan into guard.
James Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sullivan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Lawu throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Sullivan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawu stuffs the takedown attempt from Sullivan. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sullivan moves to clinch but Lawu breaks away
and Lawu counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Lawu to acknowledge the strikes.

Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lawu quickly recovers to half guard.
Sullivan is looking to stall here but Lawu recovers full guard.

Lawu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sullivan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan trying to control but Lawu is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sullivan gets to his feet. Lawu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Becak Lawu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Lawu gets double underhooks and turns Sullivan into the cage.
Lawu throws a big counter combination but Sullivan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Lawu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Becak Lawu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sullivan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawu blocks the elbow strike.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawu sprawls well. Lawu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lawu. No joy for Sullivan on that attempt.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Lawu throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Lawu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Lawu moves out of range.
Lawu is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawu counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Lawu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Becak Lawu is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sullivan goes for a double leg but Lawu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawu continues to drive forward.
Sullivan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawu counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Lawu to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Lawu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Lawu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sullivan shoots for a takedown but Lawu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Lawu avoids it well.
Lawu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Lawu throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fails with the takedown
and Lawu counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan with a poor takedown
and Lawu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Lawu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Lawu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Lawu counters with a left and a right that stings Sullivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawu but Lawu pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Becak Lawu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawu, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Becak Lawu!