CEFC Fight Night 228 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 8905 p4p, 683 weight class) and King Diamond (ranked 4097 p4p, 451 weight class). Leeroy's entrance music is Boondocks Theme Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leeroy
vs
Diamond

174 cm
55
155 lbs
47 - 53 - 0

167 cm
34
165 lbs
18 - 21 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 53 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy misses with a looping left.
Leeroy misses with a few strikes there.
Diamond fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Leeroy out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). King Diamond!
King Diamond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 3277 p4p, 376 weight class) and Shit Face (ranked 4988 p4p, 525 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Check My Swag. Face has chosen Blue clear sky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santana
vs
Face

173 cm
40
159 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

176 cm
46
157 lbs
47 - 40 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santana closes the distance and clinches.
Santana lands a shot to the body.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
Face has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.

Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Face takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Shit Face has been cut.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Face throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santana avoids the head kick by Face.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
Face throws a leg kick
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonio Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Face misses with a low kick.
Face throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
Santana lands a slapping body shot.
Santana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santana counters with a good low kick that Face was not able to check.
Santana throws out a powerful jab.

Face is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Santana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doherty's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Face throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
Santana throwing a counter right hand but Face manages to avoid it.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face misses with a double jab.
Santana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Santana darts in and clinches Face up against the cage.
Face is trying to break free.
Santana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Santana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Face fails to land.
Santana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santana gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
Face working aggressively here.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Santana blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands with a right to the head.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana lands an elbow inside that Face shrugs off.
Face stalling in the clinch but Santana improves position.
Face is trying to stall.
Face is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Santana has denied him.

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

Santana takes the fight into the clinch.
Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santana lands a shot to the body.
Santana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Shit Face's cut even more.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santana takes a shot to the head.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
Santana lands a left hand.
Santana misses with the head strike.
Santana letting Face take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face lands a right hand.
Santana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face avoids the elbow strike from Santana, against the cage.
Santana cracks Face with a nice body shot.
Santana scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santana.
Santana digs a right hand underneath Face's ribcage. Face let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Santana.
Face looks winded!
Santana lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Santana.
Santana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Santana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Santana.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Santana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Face up against the cage.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Santana.
Face takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Santana lands with a left to the head.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Face.
Santana digs a right hand into Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Face's gas tank.
Santana presses Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Santana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Face.
Santana presses Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santana cracks Face with a nice body shot.
Santana lands a left hand.
Santana digs a right hand underneath Face's ribcage. Face let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Santana takes the fight into the clinch.
Santana works on Face's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Face blocks a body shot from Santana.
Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Face's elbow.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Face's efforts to push away.
Santana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santana.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santana dips a shoulder and cracks Face with a mighty uppercut! Face falls back against the cage and Santana unloads with a barrage of strikes! Face is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Santana screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Santana!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Santana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 3312 p4p, 379 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 2525 p4p, 299 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. 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.

LaBeouf
vs
Labosky

178 cm
48
165 lbs
38 - 35 - 4

182 cm
35
155 lbs
9 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 35 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf takes a swing at Labosky's ribcage but misses.
LaBeouf lands with a straight right. Labosky didn't see that one coming.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Labosky moves out of range.
Labosky throws out a counter right but LaBeouf avoids it with no problem.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labosky fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaBeouf scores with a sloppy right hand. Labosky should have avoided that one.

Labosky instigates a clinch.
LaBeouf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Labosky after a bit of a struggle.

Labosky is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. LaBeouf can't fight it off and eventually Labosky manages to take the fight to the floor. LaBeouf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Labosky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaBeouf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Labosky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Labosky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky is looking to work some ground and pound but LaBeouf has wrist control.
Labosky trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labosky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Labosky from controlling successfully.
Labosky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LaBeouf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Labosky trying to control here.
Labosky scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but LaBeouf manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a couple of short strikes.
LaBeouf in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Labosky is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaBeouf scoring with strikes but Labosky is staying in there.
Labosky wants to control but LaBeouf is having none of it.
LaBeouf with shots to the head and body - Labosky looks very uncomfortable down there.

Labosky is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for LaBeouf! That's really hurt Labosky and he's turned his back - LaBeouf keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! LaBeouf jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shia LaBeouf!
Post fight, an emotional Shia LaBeouf said 'moving up to 170 to fight Nick Diaz'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 1772 p4p, 212 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 2587 p4p, 288 weight class). Mercer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sleep Now In The Fire. Abner Applegate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Mercer's chin.

Applegate
vs
Mercer

182 cm
28
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
43
182 lbs
33 - 24 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate throws a wild body kick that Mercer sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Mercer 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.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer connects with the punch.
Applegate swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Applegate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Mercer throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Mercer sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Applegate instigates a clinch.
Mercer misses with some punches.
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer misses with some punches.
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!
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.

Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate cracks Mercer with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Applegate pushes Mercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mercer.
Applegate gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercer tries to break free but Applegate pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mercer breaks from the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate slips a straight right by Mercer.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Applegate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mercer manages to circle out of the way.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Applegate keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Applegate keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.

Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Applegate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.

Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.

Mercer is rocked!

Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Mercer throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
Mercer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Applegate gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mercer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
After the fight, Abner Applegate 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Second Fist (ranked 1516 p4p, 188 weight class) and Angel Face (ranked 1904 p4p, 234 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Feiticeira. Face has chosen Tyga - Real Deal as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Fist
vs
Face

181 cm
33
182 lbs
18 - 10 - 2

189 cm
40
194 lbs
29 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Face!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist lands a jab to the nose.
Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
Fist throws a quick counter head kick but Face was just out of range.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Face blocks a head kick by Fist.
Fist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Face throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Face is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Face sprawls well. Face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fist gets slowly back to his feet.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Face throws a predictable looking body shot

and Fist counters with a big uppercut that knocks Face off his feet! Fist dives into side control looking to finish!
Face is trying to work for a sweep but Fist has mounted him!
Face is trying to stand.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.

Fist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Fist there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Face is looking to escape.
Fist landing strikes from the mount and Face is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face tries to lock up and control but Fist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Fist looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Face has given up his back here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face is really stuck here.
Face trying to get back to his feet but Fist is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fist controlling the positon.

Fist looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Face is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Face defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Face is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fist off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Face just trying to survive but Fist is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fist scores with a head kick. Face tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for Face.
Second Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fist misses with the combination.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Face chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fist can pounce on him.
Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a leg kick
and Face counters with a straight right hand.

Fist is rocked!
Fist lands a jab to Face's midsection.
Fist misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist lands with a straight right. Face didn't see that one coming.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Second Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist works Face's body with a nice hook.
Fist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Fist clobbers Face with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Face throws a hook but Fist avoids it easily.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Fist misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fist slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Fist.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Face throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist connects with a body shot.
Fist shoots in and drives through. Face sprawls well.
Fist throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Face moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Fist tenderised Face's leg. Face is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fist swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Face slips a jab and a cross from Fist.
Face lands a right hook to the body.
Fist is looking to wear down Face with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
Face takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist misses with a double jab
letting Face counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Face.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Fist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fist.
Nice straight punches there by Fist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fist.
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
As Fist backs off Face throws a huge counter combo but Fist manages to avoid it all.
Fist is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Face crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fist - the referee stops the clock and Face gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fist. Face manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Face doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Fist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Face doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Face. Those never looked like landing.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Face moves forwards but Fist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face misses with a double jab.
Face scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fist doesn't seem bothered though.
Face looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Second Fist dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Face's waist but Face gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fist off to one side.
Fist misses with a kick to the body.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
Fist scores with a three punch combo!
Fist throws a sloppy head kick
letting Face counter with a right hand.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Face falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Fist has him pressed against the cage.
Face avoiding damage as Fist throws knees to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist tries to bum rush Face with a series of wild strikes but Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist misses with a low kick.
Fist scores with a kick to the body.
Face takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Fist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Face manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Face is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fist dives into side control.
Face takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sloppy strikes there by Fist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Face's face as Fist controls the position.
Fist is looking to take a break and control but Face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Face being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fist swings around for an armbar but Face sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fist's guard.

Face gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Face misses with a straight right.
Face blocks a head kick by Fist.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Second Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fist swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a lazy body kick
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Face's head.
Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Face.
Face misses with a two punch combination.
Fist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fist throws a head kick that half lands.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist stuns Face with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Face misses with a straight right.
Angel Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Second Fist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Second Fist!
An out of breath Second Fist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 397 p4p, 62 weight class) and Stannis Baratheon (ranked 2533 p4p, 368 weight class). Bizarria's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite. 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.

Bizarria
vs
Baratheon

183 cm
33
211 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

193 cm
34
223 lbs
20 - 14 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Baratheon avoids it well and moves away.
Baratheon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. Baratheon fights it but they end up in guard.
Baratheon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bizarria dives into side control.

Bizarria working the ground and pound.
Bizarria moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon regains half guard.
Bizarria prevents Baratheon from improving his position.
Bizarria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baratheon's head.
Baratheon trying to control but Bizarria postures up.

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

Bizarria is looking for a kimura here.

Bizarria is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baratheon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bizarria.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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.
Bizarria thows a huge punch but Baratheon dodges it nicely.
Bizarria throws a strike but Baratheon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Baratheon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
Bizarria trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.

Baratheon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bizarria has picked Baratheon up and slammed him! Baratheon can't keep hold of the triangle and Bizarria manages to pass to side control!
An elbow from Bizarria crashes against the mat.
Baratheon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bizarria lands a nice forearm strike.
Bizarria throws a strike aimed at the side of Baratheon's head but Baratheon avoids it well.
Check out the look on Bizarria's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bizarria creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baratheon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baratheon some visible discomfort.
Baratheon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bizarria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bizarria has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bizarria trying to control the action but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bizarria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baratheon keeps working.
Bizarria throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bizarria cracks Baratheon with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Bizarria working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bizarria trying to control the action but Baratheon is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is trying to improve his position.
Baratheon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bizarria.
Bizarria working the ground and pound but Baratheon is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria landing strikes.
Baratheon dodges the ground and pound from Bizarria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bizarria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baratheon.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Baratheon avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Baratheon.
Bizarria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Baratheon.
Nice shot lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
Baratheon lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon throws out a powerful jab.
Baratheon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baratheon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizarria on the side of the head.
Bizarria is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizarria moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baratheon sprawls and moves away.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baratheon won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon is looking to reverse the position.
Baratheon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bizarria prevents Baratheon from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bizarria lands a big shot there that rocks Baratheon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bizarria raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bizarria has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Baratheon's face.
Bizarria scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bizarria looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bizarria has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Baratheon's face.

Baratheon is rocked!
Bizarria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baratheon is looking to escape.
Baratheon is still in real trouble! Can Bizarria finish him?
Bizarria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baratheon can do to turn this around?
Bizarria lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Bizarria! Baratheon is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 697 p4p, 96 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 739 p4p, 98 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Koltun
vs
Kuznetsov

182 cm
43
177 lbs
35 - 21 - 4

182 cm
37
170 lbs
30 - 22 - 4

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 35 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Koltun back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koltun.
Koltun wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koltun goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koltun slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Koltun off balance momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Koltun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuznetsov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun scoring with punches from side control.
Kuznetsov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koltun asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koltun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Koltun drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuznetsov pushes Koltun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koltun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun tries to move to mount but Kuznetsov blocks the move with his legs.
Koltun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuznetsov is avoiding damage well.
Koltun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Kuznetsov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Koltun postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koltun tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
Koltun cracks Kuznetsov with a big elbow.

Koltun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuznetsov, who protects the arm well.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koltun has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koltun is controlling him well.
Kuznetsov regains half guard, as Koltun was trying to land strikes.

Koltun seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
Koltun trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.

Koltun is looking for a kimura here.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuznetsov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but Kuznetsov defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Kuznetsov is working away.
Koltun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Koltun is trying to work for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.

Kuznetsov pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Koltun misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.

Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.
A head kick from Kuznetsov lands but Koltun takes it in his stride.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Koltun takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Kuznetsov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Koltun blocks the elbow strike.
Koltun avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.

Koltun jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetsov to the mat.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.

It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koltun. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Koltun against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koltuns head.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koltun blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koltun looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Koltun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Koltun takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koltun looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand underneath Koltun's ribcage. Koltun let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

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

Kuznetsov stands up from Koltun's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koltun if he has to take too many more of those.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Koltun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuznetsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koltun off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.

Kuznetsov clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Koltun avoids the damage to the body.
Koltun tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Koltun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koltun's gas tank.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Koltun tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Koltun avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koltuns head.
Kuznetsov is stalling here.
Koltun has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koltun goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kuznetsov clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Koltun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Koltun lands a couple of digs.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
In defeat, Marek Koltun stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.