GC 216 - A PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Secoy (ranked 1286 p4p, 195 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 1840 p4p, 275 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Secoy
vs
Garcia

188 cm
32
210 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

192 cm
35
217 lbs
32 - 20 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Azamat Secoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Secoy throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Secoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Secoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Secoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Secoy there.
Secoy blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Secoy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia checks a low kick from Secoy.
Secoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Secoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Secoy checks a leg kick.
Secoy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia misses with a hook
letting Secoy counter with a right hand.
Secoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Secoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Secoy sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a hook but Secoy blocks it.
Secoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Secoy. That's going to slow Garcia down.

Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Secoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Secoy.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Secoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Secoy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Secoy trying to control the position.
Secoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Secoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia won't allow Secoy to sweep him here.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy is looking to sweep but instead, Garcia has passed into half guard.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Garcia trying to control the action but Secoy is working from the bottom.
Secoy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Secoy.
Secoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Secoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Secoy.
Garcia trying to strike off his back.
We've been informed that Garcia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Secoy postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Secoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Secoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Secoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azamat Secoy dominated that round.
That's time! Secoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Secoy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Secoy connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Secoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Secoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Secoy connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Secoy as he jumps to the side.
Secoy throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia dives in and grabs Secoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Secoy pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Secoy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Secoy misses the target.
Secoy dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Secoy's corner calls for a 1-2. Secoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook. Secoy ducked under it nicely.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia looks for a takedown but Secoy sprawls well.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Garcia.
A lazy left from Secoy finds it's target.
Secoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secoy tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Secoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a jab.
Secoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Secoy.
Secoy scores with a jab.
Garcia misses with a right hand
enabling Secoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Secoy counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Secoy's leg but Secoy calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Secoy misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Secoy.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Secoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Secoy throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia slips a straight right by Secoy.
Garcia throws a hook but Secoy avoids it easily.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Secoy. Secoy obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Secoy.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Secoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azamat Secoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Secoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Secoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Secoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Secoy.
Garcia throws a body punch but Secoy moves out of range.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Secoy counters with an outside leg kick.
Secoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Secoy.
Secoy lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Secoy.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Secoy counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Secoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Secoy counters with a straight right hand.
Secoy jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Secoy.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Secoy shows good takedown defense.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Secoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Secoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Secoy lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Secoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Secoy lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Secoy. Secoy obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Secoy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Secoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Secoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Secoy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Secoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Secoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia throws a low kick but Secoy moves out of range easily.
Garcia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Secoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Decent striking displayed by Secoy there.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Secoy sprawls well. Secoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Secoy.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Secoy.
Garcia throws a big counter head kick but Secoy avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azamat Secoy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Secoy scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Secoy.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Secoy sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Secoy's waist but Secoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia is looking to score with low kicks.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Secoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Garcia shoots in and bounces Secoy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Secoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Secoy keeps moving.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secoy controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Secoy keeps moving.
Secoy wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Secoy keeps moving.
Garcia won't allow Secoy to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Secoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Rodney Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia won't allow Secoy to sweep him here.
Rodney Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Secoy is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azamat Secoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Secoy misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Secoy.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Garcia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Garcia prevents Secoy from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Secoy's temple.
Secoy gets full guard.
Garcia won't allow Secoy to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia won't allow Secoy to sweep him here.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Secoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Secoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four 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.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Secoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Secoy's head.
Secoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Secoy has wrist control.
Secoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Secoy, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Secoy.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodney Garcia.
I think Secoy 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azamat Secoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Horn (ranked 2724 p4p, 312 weight class) and Guy Mourtneant (ranked 3531 p4p, 397 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Horn
vs
Mourtneant

182 cm
36
203 lbs
21 - 18 - 1

192 cm
31
203 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Mourtneant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mourtneant slips under a jab.
Mourtneant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mourtneant moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Mourtneant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mourtneant wants to clinch.
Horn cracks Mourtneant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Mourtneant has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
Horn has Mourtneant pressed against the cage, preventing Mourtneant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mourtneant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mourtneant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourtneant fails in his attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mourtneant wants to get back to striking at distance but Horn won't allow it.
Horn can't find room to land a body shot as Mourtneant controls the action.
Horn taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mourtneant up against the cage.
Horn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mourtneant's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Horn as the two fighters clinch.
Mourtneant can't break the clinch.
Horn slows down the pace here.
Mourtneant blocking some punches.
Mourtneant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Horn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mourtneant gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horn has him pressed against the cage.
Horn just leaning against Mourtneant, taking a breather.
Mourtneant blocks an uppercut.
Mourtneant has had enough of the clinch but Horn keeps him there for the moment.

Mourtneant breaks from the clinch.
Mourtneant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horn misses with a straight left.
Mourtneant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mourtneant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.
Good exchange - Horn coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mourtneant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horn, right into the meat.
Horn misses with a low kick as Mourtneant jumps back.
Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mourtneant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mourtneant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn lands a nice looking body shot.
Mourtneant walks straight into a right hand from Horn - that's dropped him! Horn jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mourtneant from any more punishment! Mourtneant complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Klas Horn!
Klas Horn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 2066 p4p, 255 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 2327 p4p, 280 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vaziri I I I
vs
Alexandrov

183 cm
31
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

192 cm
32
200 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexandrov rushes Vaziri I I I and presses him up against the cage.
Vaziri I I I wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.

Alexandrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alexandrov manages to end up in side control.
Vaziri I I I wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alexandrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexandrov cracks Vaziri I I I with a big elbow.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaziri I I I is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vaziri I I I defending against the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Vaziri I I I's head but Vaziri I I I avoids it well.
Vaziri I I I is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexandrov off and has taken his back!
Alexandrov tries to roll but Vaziri I I I sticks to his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alexandrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexandrov is controlling an arm, preventing Vaziri I I I from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I prevents Alexandrov from getting the reversal.
Alexandrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaziri I I I pulls Alexandrov in to control the position.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov works over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound from guard.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vaziri I I I pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage.
Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.

Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexandrov passes Vaziri I I I's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing good reports from Vaziri I I I's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vaziri I I I has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vaziri I I I with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him busy.
Vaziri I I I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control but can't.
Vaziri I I I pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov working over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound. Vaziri I I I looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vaziri I I I on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Vaziri I I I is rocked!
Alexandrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexandrov lands a nice short elbow.
Vaziri I I I pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexandrov lands strikes from half guard.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Vaziri I I I is hurt! He's hurt bad - Alexandrov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Vaziri I I I from any more punishment! Congratulations to Alexandrov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 6135 p4p, 539 weight class) and Phil Arcuri (ranked 3221 p4p, 337 weight class). Alvarez's entrance music is Barbarian by The Darkness. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alvarez
vs
Arcuri

190 cm
34
180 lbs
16 - 25 - 1

176 cm
32
168 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 16 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Arcuri!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arcuri. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Arcuri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arcuri sprawls well. Arcuri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arcuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Arcuri circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Arcuri misses.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arcuri counters with an outside leg kick.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Arcuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Arcuri as he checks the leg kick.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Arcuri gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.

Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Arcuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez is in close to Arcuri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.

Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.

Arcuri has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arcuri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.

Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.

Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arcuri wants to sweep but no luck.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Alvarez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arcuri to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alvarez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arcuri pulls down on the head and he's put Alvarez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Arcuri!
After winning the bout, Phil Arcuri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Avila Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemesor Imotekh (ranked 3114 p4p, 424 weight class) and Bismarck De Jager (ranked 1769 p4p, 265 weight class). De Jager has chosen Afrikanerhart as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Imotekh
vs
De Jager

190 cm
33
218 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

189 cm
34
210 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nemesor Imotekh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bismarck De Jager!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imotekh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Imotekh wants to clinch.
De Jager connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager stuns Imotekh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Jager fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range.
De Jager misses the jab.
De Jager buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Jager works Imotekh's body with a nice hook.
A jab from De Jager misses.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Jager, right into the meat.
Imotekh slips a jab and a cross from De Jager.
Imotekh blocks a jab.
De Jager is looking to slow Imotekh down with leg kicks.
De Jager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imotekh avoids the body shot from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a looping right.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imotekh was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Imotekh tries to bum rush De Jager with a series of wild strikes but De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imotekh slips a straight right by De Jager.
De Jager tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager avoids a kick to the body.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager jabs Imotekh right on the nose. Imotekh blinks but takes it well.
Imotekh throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Imotekh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Imotekh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but Imotekh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from De Jager does it's job there.
Imotekh moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
Imotekh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Jager scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Imotekh doesn't seem bothered though.
Imotekh cracks the inside of De Jager's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by De Jager.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range and De Jager settles back down.
De Jager staying out of range there.
Imotekh lands a nice shot that snaps De Jager's head back.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
De Jager thows a leg kick but Imotekh checks it
letting Imotekh counter with a right hand.
De Jager thuds a left hand into Imotekh's body.
Imotekh throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager feints a counter leg kick.
Imotekh ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager motions for Imotekh to come forward. De Jager throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager is looking to slow Imotekh down with leg kicks.
Imotekh connects with an inside leg kick.
Imotekh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Jager.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Imotekh avoids it easily.
Imotekh takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Imotekh tenderised De Jager's leg. De Jager is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imotekh.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imotekh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imotekh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Imotekh is looking to land body kicks.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Imotekh moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Jager wants to break free but Imotekh has control.

De Jager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imotekh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
Imotekh throws a front kick that sends De Jager stumbling back into the cage.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but Imotekh slips the punch.
De Jager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imotekh throws out the jab.
Imotekh lands a jab-cross combination.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager shoots in and drives through. Imotekh sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jager scores with a jab. Imotekh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imotekh misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Imotekh looks to land a right hand but De Jager moved out of range.
Imotekh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Jager shoots in for a double leg but Imotekh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Imotekh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imotekh connects with a body shot that sends De Jager's belly button to the back.
Imotekh defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from De Jager misses.

Imotekh gets a clinch.
Imotekh is struggling to control the position.
Imotekh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Jagers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
De Jager lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from De Jager.
Stalling in the clinch from Imotekh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

De Jager throws an off balance right hand
and Imotekh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses Imotekh's front leg but catches the back leg as Imotekh tries to avoid it.
Imotekh misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Jager lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

De Jager tries to keep at a distance but Imotekh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imotekh working aggressively here.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
Imotekh lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Imotekh digs a right hand underneath De Jager's ribcage. De Jager let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Jager tries to land knees in the clinch but Imotekh avoids the damage to the body.
Imotekh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imotekh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh lands a left hand.
Imotekh cracks De Jager with a nice body shot.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from De Jager.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imotekh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Jager misses with a knee strike.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from De Jager.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Jager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Imotekh is trying to maintain a safe position but De Jager gets an underhook and turns Imotekh into the cage.
Nemesor Imotekh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Jager works on Imotekh's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Jager or not.
De Jager is breathing heavily.
De Jager trying to stall but Imotekh improves his position.
Imotekh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Imotekh lands with a right to the head.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Imotekh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imotekh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager misses with some punches.
Imotekh stalling in the clinch but De Jager improves position.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imotekh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imotekh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on De Jager - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
De Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imotekh's elbow.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Imotekh fails to land.
Imotekh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Imotekh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Imotekh punishes De Jager's body with a nice straight punch.
Imotekh lands a jab to the nose.
Imotekh lands a really nice looking cross but De Jager seems unphased.
De Jager connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imotekh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Imotekh.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
Imotekh avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Imotekh. De Jager shrugs it off though.
De Jager slips under a jab.
Imotekh misses with a looping left.
Imotekh moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imotekh has time to react.
Imotekh throws a series of punches but De Jager avoids them all with ease.
Imotekh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager defending well as Imotekh loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager throws a right and a left that Imotekh avoids nicely.
Imotekh throwing a counter right hand but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Jager thuds his right hand into Imotekh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Imotekh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Jager takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Imotekh connects with the punch.
Imotekh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nemesor Imotekh is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jager misses with the combination.

Imotekh has closed the distance and engaged De Jager in a clinch.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imotekh.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
De Jager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imotekh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nemesor Imotekh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Imotekh jabs at De Jager's body.
Imotekh throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it.

Imotekh closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Jager.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imotekh has De Jager pressed against the cage, preventing De Jager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Imotekh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imotekh.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Imotekh is blocking nicely.
Imotekh blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager misses with a punch on the inside.
Imotekh tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imotekh scores with a shoulder strike.
Imotekh lands with a left to the head.
Imotekh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
Imotekh misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Jager.
Imotekh tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it.

Imotekh breaks the clinch.
Imotekh ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Imotekh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Imotekh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Imotekh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Jager pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range and De Jager settles back down.
Imotekh lands a slapping body shot.
De Jager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imotekh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imotekh misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Imotekh counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
letting Imotekh counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh misses the shot to the body.
De Jager throws a hook but Imotekh blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imotekh blocks a jab.
Imotekh misses with a hook.

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

De Jager is rocked!

It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.

Imotekh moves into range and clinches up with De Jager.
De Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Imotekh finish him?
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager misses with a body punch.
Imotekh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imotekh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Imotekh struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Imotekh.
A short left from Imotekh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh slowing the pace effectively.
De Jager tries a body shot but Imotekh blocks it.
Imotekh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Jager's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh works on De Jager's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh lands a big right hand! De Jager is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nemesor Imotekh!
After winning the bout, Nemesor Imotekh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blue Cup (ranked 1714 p4p, 220 weight class) and Joe Risley (ranked 3334 p4p, 380 weight class). Joe Risley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cup
vs
Risley

190 cm
28
183 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

179 cm
40
177 lbs
27 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Velocity Fightwear

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Risley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Cup throws a right hand that misses
and Risley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cup catches Risley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cup throws a jab when Risley was well out of range.
Cup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cup lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Risley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Risley moved out of range nicely.
Cup throws a body punch but Risley moves out of range.
Risley throws out a counter right but Cup avoids it with no problem.
Risley connects with a nice looking jab.
Risley is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Risley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cup throws a combination that misses

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

Risley is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risley is trying to control. Cup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley uses his free foot to push down on Cup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cup.

Risley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cup has worked his arm free - good work by Cup!

Risley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cup is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Risley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cup has escaped the position, nice work there.

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.

Risley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cup has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Risley but great work by Cup.

Cup is trying to get an arm triangle but Risley is defending well.
Risley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cup's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Cup seems to be working for a kimura but Risley defends the submission attempt.
Cup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Risley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cup's back!

Risley looking for the choke but no joy.

Risley working for a choke but Cup is defending well.

Cup is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Risley gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cup defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

Risley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Risley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cup's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

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

That was a close round but I would say that Blue Cup will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cup throws a jab when Risley was well out of range.
Risley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
A little jabbing left from Risley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Risley moved out of range nicely.
Cup ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risley moves away.
Cup definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cup swings for the body but Risley moves out of range.
Risley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Risley clinches with his opponent.
Cup tries to pull guard but Risley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Risley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cup is trying to drag Risley to the mat but Risley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup prevents a body shot from Risley.
Risley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cup's elbow.
Risley digs a right hand into Cup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cup's gas tank.
Risley taking a breather.
Cup is trying to pull guard but Risley has him pressed against the cage.
Risley throws a punch but it's blocked by Cup.

Risley pulls guard.
Cup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley is controlling Cup's posture.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Risley is keeping the position for now.

Risley working for a triangle but Cup defends it easily.

Risley is working an open guard so Cup takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Risley is looking to clinch.
Risley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cup lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Risley counters with a nice uppercut.
Risley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cup stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Risley misses with a looping right.
Risley moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Risley misses the jab.
Risley sizes up Cup with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Risley digs a good hook to Cup's body.
Cup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risley was well out of range. Poor timing from Cup.
Risley is looking to clinch.
Cup slips a straight right by Risley.
Cup throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blue Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cup finds it's way round the side to connect with Risley's head.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Risley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risley tests Cup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Cup misses.
Cup needs to keep his hands up - Risley had a free shot at his head there.
Risley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Risley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Risley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cup goes for a double leg but Risley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Risley continues to drive forward.
Cup lands a body shot.
Risley clobbers Cup with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe Risley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cup scores with a nice head shot.
Risley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cup doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Cup.
Risley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Risley avoids the head kick by Cup.
Cup throws a series of punches but Risley avoids them all with ease.
Risley misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Risley cracks Cup with a good jab.
Cup misses with a low kick as Risley jumps back.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Risley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Risley with a jab.

Cup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Risley looking to stall.

Risley jumps guard and drags Cup to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Risley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Risley is working for a submission of some sort.
Cup moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Risley 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!

Risley slips under a jab from Cup.
Risley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cup dips to his left and cracks Risley with an uppercut!
Risley throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Cup misses its intended target.
Risley cracks Cup with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup cracks Risley with a hook to the temple - Risley is on wobbly legs here! Cup swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Risley falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cup wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blue Cup!
During a confident post fight interview, Blue Cup thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.