QFC Tournament 882 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desway Hunkuless (ranked 3548 p4p, 353 weight class) and Mikhail Uinikskyh (ranked 5540 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Uinikskyh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hunkuless
vs
Uinikskyh

195 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Desway Hunkuless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikhail Uinikskyh!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunkuless throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uinikskyh tries a head kick but it misses.

Hunkuless fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uinikskyh, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunkuless looking for a takedown.
Hunkuless has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunkuless is trying to break the clinch but Uinikskyh is controlling him.
Hunkuless prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uinikskyh tries to pull guard but Hunkuless forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunkuless stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunkuless tries to throw a body punch but Uinikskyh avoids it by throwing Hunkuless back against the cage.

Uinikskyh jumps guard and drags Hunkuless to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunkuless showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uinikskyh tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunkuless stops Uinikskyh from standing up.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Uinikskyh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hunkuless is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Uinikskyh successfully pulls guard.
Uinikskyh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hunkuless not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Uinikskyh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunkuless closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uinikskyh did well to prevent Hunkuless getting side control.
Uinikskyh wants to get back to his feet.
Uinikskyh is refusing to be controlled, as Hunkuless sits in half guard.
Uinikskyh is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunkuless from advancing position.
Uinikskyh tries to kick Hunkuless off but Hunkuless keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunkuless looks to land a strike but Uinikskyh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hunkuless tries to free his leg and advance position but Uinikskyh is retaining full guard.
Uinikskyh is pulling down on Hunkuless's head to control his posture.
Hunkuless wants to control from the top but Uinikskyh keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uinikskyh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Uinikskyh has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunkuless controlling the action here for a moment.

Hunkuless pulls guard successfully.
Hunkuless knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uinikskyh on the ground.
Hunkuless wants to control the position but Uinikskyh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hunkuless desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, if Uinikskyh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunkuless has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uinikskyh is working away from the top position though.

Hunkuless makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Uinikskyh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunkuless.
Hunkuless tries to clinch
and Uinikskyh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunkuless slaps away a takedown attempt from Uinikskyh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desway Hunkuless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh.
Uinikskyh leaves Hunkuless with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunkuless keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunkuless fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uinikskyh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Hunkuless decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunkuless landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Uinikskyh is looking to control Hunkuless's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uinikskyh avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunkuless is just content to waste time from the top position. Uinikskyh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uinikskyh has his feet on Hunkuless's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick from Uinikskyh lands but Hunkuless takes it in his stride.

Hunkuless closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunkuless lands in his opponent's guard.

Hunkuless drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uinikskyh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uinikskyh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uinikskyh!

Hunkuless parries the strikes from Uinikskyh easily there. Uinikskyh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hunkuless to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunkuless is trying to improve his position.
Uinikskyh trying to control the position but Hunkuless is working away.
Uinikskyh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunkuless is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Uinikskyh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Uinikskyh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hunkuless is surviving well by controlling Uinikskyh's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uinikskyh wants to control the pace but Hunkuless is squirming around nicely.
Hunkuless is desperately trying to improve his position but Uinikskyh has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunkuless is trying to reverse the position but instead Uinikskyh has taken his back - oops!
Hunkuless is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Uinikskyh.
Hunkuless is really stuck here.
Good control from Uinikskyh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uinikskyh controlling well, preventing Hunkuless from escaping the position.
Uinikskyh slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Uinikskyh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunkuless trying to control the hands but Uinikskyh won't let him.

Uinikskyh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunkuless wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Uinikskyh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunkuless looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Uinikskyh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunkuless off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Uinikskyh shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunkuless tries to sprawl out of it but Uinikskyh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunkuless manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunkuless throws a quick counter head kick but Uinikskyh was just out of range.

Hunkuless shoots in and bounces Uinikskyh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uinikskyh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uinikskyh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uinikskyh striking off his back but it's not causing Hunkuless any problems.
Hunkuless working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uinikskyh's head.
Hunkuless trying to control but Uinikskyh is working from the bottom.
Hunkuless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uinikskyh is trying to keep Hunkuless in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uinikskyh keeping moving, preventing Hunkuless from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uinikskyh misses with a takedown attempt

and Hunkuless counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunkuless fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Uinikskyh breaks from the clinch.
Uinikskyh wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uinikskyh.
Desway Hunkuless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Uinikskyh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunkuless shoots in and gets a takedown into Uinikskyh's guard.
Uinikskyh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunkuless trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uinikskyh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Uinikskyh looking to pass the guard.
Uinikskyh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uinikskyh preventing the sweep.
Hunkuless on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunkuless tries to get out of the position.
Uinikskyh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunkuless pulls Uinikskyh in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhail Uinikskyh has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunkuless working a defensive guard here.
Uinikskyh looking to sit in guard and control but Hunkuless gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hunkuless tries to free his leg and advance position but Uinikskyh is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Desway Hunkuless.
I think Uinikskyh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mikhail Uinikskyh!

Mikhail Uinikskyh wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mastro Geppetto (ranked 5686 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumpel Stiltskin (ranked 5688 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Geppetto
vs
Stiltskin

190 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mastro Geppetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumpel Stiltskin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geppetto avoids the head kick by Stiltskin.
Stiltskin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geppetto misses with a wild body shot.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Stiltskin looks to move away, Geppetto throws a big counter combo but Stiltskin just gets out of the way.
Stiltskin wants to clinch.
Stiltskin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Geppetto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stiltskin's hands.
Geppetto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Geppetto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stiltskin scrambles back to his feet.
Stiltskin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Geppetto lands a jab to the nose.
Geppetto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stiltskin is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stiltskin.
Geppetto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stiltskin.
Stiltskin lands with a nice combination. Geppetto backs away looking to recover.
Geppetto lands with a nice body punch.

Stiltskin moves into the clinch.

Geppetto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geppetto throws a low kick but Stiltskin avoids it.
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Stiltskin avoids them all with ease.
Stiltskin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geppetto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stiltskin lands with a slapping head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Geppetto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stiltskin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stiltskin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stiltskin wants to counter with a clinch but Geppetto pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Geppetto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiltskin throws a sloppy head kick and Geppetto moves out of range easily.

Stiltskin drives through and clinches with Geppetto against the cage.
Geppetto tries to break the clinch but Stiltskin is controlling the position.
Stiltskin jumps guard but Geppetto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Geppetto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stiltskin keeps control of Geppetto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stiltskin has Geppetto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geppetto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Geppetto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geppetto catches Stiltskin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stiltskin tries to clinch but Geppetto moves out of range.
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Stiltskin moves out of range.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses.
Geppetto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Geppetto lands a jab to Stiltskin's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Stiltskin.
Stiltskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Geppetto circles away.
Stiltskin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stiltskin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geppetto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geppetto misses with a few strikes there.
Stiltskin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Geppetto with a body shot.
Geppetto looks to land a combination but Stiltskin avoids it well.
Stiltskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Geppetto circles away.
Mastro Geppetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geppetto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stiltskin. That did some damage!
Geppetto misses with a series of wild punches.
Geppetto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin is looking to clinch.
Geppetto lands a slapping body shot.
Geppetto misses with a double jab.
Stiltskin looks to clinch
and Geppetto counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Stiltskin avoids them all with ease.
Geppetto connects with a nice looking jab.
Geppetto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geppetto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geppetto is breathing heavily.

Stiltskin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geppetto, pushing him back against the cage.
Geppetto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Geppetto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geppetto misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mastro Geppetto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stiltskin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geppetto lands with a nice combination. Stiltskin backs away looking to recover.
Stiltskin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stiltskin blocks a leg kick.
Geppetto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stiltskin can do to turn this around?
Geppetto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geppetto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stiltskin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Geppetto throws a body kick that misses.

Stiltskin rushes Geppetto and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mastro Geppetto has been cut.
Geppetto is trying to break the clinch but Stiltskin has him pressed against the cage.
Stiltskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geppetto's efforts to push away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto jabs Stiltskin right on the nose. Stiltskin blinks but takes it well.
Geppetto avoids the head kick by Stiltskin.
Geppetto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geppetto throwing a counter right hand but Stiltskin manages to avoid it.
Geppetto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stiltskin wants to counter with a clinch but Geppetto pushes him away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Geppetto.
Geppetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stiltskin moves away.
Stiltskin fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Geppetto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geppetto keeps the fight on the outside.
Geppetto throws a nice looking combination but Stiltskin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Geppetto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stiltskin misses with a head kick.
Stiltskin misses the jab.
Geppetto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Stiltskin moves out of range.
Stiltskin tries to clinch but Geppetto moves out of range.
Geppetto is looking for a counter combo.
Geppetto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Geppetto takes a swing at Stiltskin's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stiltskin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Geppetto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto blocks a head kick by Stiltskin.
Geppetto lands a jab to Stiltskin's midsection.
Geppetto lunges at Stiltskin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stiltskin's hand.
Geppetto tries to bum rush Stiltskin with a series of wild strikes but Stiltskin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stiltskin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geppetto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stiltskin wants to clinch.
It looked like Geppetto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Stiltskin closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Geppetto prevents it.
Stiltskin is working for takedown but Geppetto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stiltskin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Geppetto smiles and moves away.
Mastro Geppetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumpel Stiltskin.
Stiltskin tries to close the distance and clinch but Geppetto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Geppetto.
Geppetto tries to bum rush Stiltskin with a series of wild strikes but Stiltskin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geppetto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stiltskin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Stiltskin takes the fight into the clinch.
Stiltskin misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mastro Geppetto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mastro Geppetto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Geppetto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stiltskin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Geppetto gets tackled into the cage by Stiltskin. Stiltskin maintains the clinch.
Stiltskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geppetto's efforts to push away.
Stiltskin tries to pull guard but Geppetto won't allow it.
Geppetto working hard to break the clinch.
Geppetto is trying to break the clinch but Stiltskin has him pressed against the cage.
Stiltskin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geppetto wants to break free but Stiltskin has control.
Stiltskin fails to pull guard.
Mastro Geppetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumpel Stiltskin.

Geppetto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geppetto throws the kick towards the body but Stiltskin avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Geppetto both land. Nice combination.
Geppetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geppetto blocks a head kick by Stiltskin.
Stiltskin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Geppetto looks to land a combination but Stiltskin avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stiltskin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stiltskin.
Mastro Geppetto is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stiltskin checks a low kick from Geppetto.

Stiltskin clinches up with Geppetto and pushes him back against the cage.
Stiltskin controlling the action here for a moment.
Stiltskin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Geppetto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiltskin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Geppetto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Geppetto can't break the clinch.
Stiltskin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Geppetto up against the cage.
Stiltskin tries to score a body lock takedown but Geppetto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Geppetto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geppetto looks to land a body kick but Stiltskin moved away.
And Stiltskin tries to counter it with a takedown but Geppetto pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stiltskin.
Stiltskin moves out of range of the body kick.
Geppetto swinging wildly here.
Geppetto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geppetto misses with a body shot.
Stiltskin scores with a nice body kick.
Geppetto throws a leg kick but Stiltskin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stiltskin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stiltskin slips a jab and a cross from Geppetto.

Stiltskin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Geppetto is looking to break free of the clinch but Stiltskin has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto wants to get back to striking at distance but Stiltskin won't allow it.
Stiltskin tries to pull guard but Geppetto holds him up against the cage and eventually Stiltskin drops back down to his feet.
Stiltskin is leaning against Geppetto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Geppetto is trying to force a seperation but Stiltskin has the dominant position.
Stiltskin is trying to pull guard but Geppetto has him pressed against the cage.

Stiltskin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stiltskin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stiltskin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stiltskin wants to get back to his feet but Geppetto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiltskin controls Geppetto momentarily but Geppetto frees himself.
Rumpel Stiltskin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mastro Geppetto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Stiltskin working for a triangle but Geppetto defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mastro Geppetto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geppetto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Mastro Geppetto!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mastro Geppetto!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mastro Geppetto!

Mastro Geppetto wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 5624 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Vazquez (ranked 5494 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Vazquez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sonnen
vs
Vazquez

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Vazquez !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vazquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage.
Vazquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sonnen to keep the fight standing.

Sonnen tightens his grip and picks Vazquez up, before dumping him to the ground. Vazquez manages to land in guard.
Sonnen slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sonnen jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen looking to control but instead Vazquez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sonnen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sonnen controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Sonnen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen controlling the position easily from mount.
Sonnen wants to stand but Vazquez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Vazquez wants to control but Sonnen is having none of it.
Vazquez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
Sonnen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Vazquez defends it well.
Sonnen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vazquez looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sonnen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vazquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Sonnen 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.

Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vazquez as he jumps to the side.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.

Vazquez drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Vazquez stalling against the cage.

Sonnen pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Sonnen trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vazquez is looking to stand up but Sonnen won't let him.

Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Vazquez pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vazquez wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.

Vazquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vazquez has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
Sonnen pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Sonnen 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vazquez trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Vazquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vazquez prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vazquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vazquez is looking to clinch.
Chael Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sonnen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vazquez is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Vazquez is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sonnen wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vazquez tries to keep at a distance but Sonnen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vazquez avoids it.

Sonnen pulls guard.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Vazquez isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vazquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sonnen dives on top into guard.

Vazquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen pushes down on Vazquez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around?
Sonnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen is controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vazquez 's head.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vazquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad.

Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vazquez did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Sonnen not doing much here.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard but Sonnen has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vazquez ?
Vazquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sonnen controlling the pace for now.

Sonnen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vazquez is now in Sonnen's guard. A big mistake from Sonnen there, giving up the dominant position!
Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Vazquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen tries to roll over but Vazquez keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!

Chael Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Tequila (ranked 5163 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaso Bakocevic (ranked 5180 p4p, 0 weight class). Tequila comes to the cage accompanied by ERRA - Drift. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tequila
vs
Bakocevic

152 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emil Tequila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaso Bakocevic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tequila feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tequila throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tequila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakocevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakocevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tequila won't allow Bakocevic to get back to his feet.
Bakocevic is controlling Tequila's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakocevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bakocevic wants to free his trapped foot but Tequila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tequila is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila is trying to stand up here but Bakocevic is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila is not content to let Bakocevic control the position.
Bakocevic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tequila with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tequila is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Bakocevic is going to stand back up.
Bakocevic prevents Tequila from improving his position.
Bakocevic is trying to control. Tequila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tequila really is a fat lump.
Bakocevic stalling away here and it's allowed Tequila to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tequila on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tequila tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tequila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakocevic's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tequila cracks Bakocevic with a solid left hand.
Bakocevic pulls Tequila in close to his closed guard and prevents Tequila from doing any damage or advancing position.

Bakocevic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tequila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Tequila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tequila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tequila stands up over Bakocevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic has Tequila pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakocevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tequila.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila distracts Bakocevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tequila postures up.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bakocevic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tequila distracts Bakocevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakocevic's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Bakocevic is trying to keep Tequila in close.
Bakocevic has control of Tequila's left arm, preventing Tequila from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic looking to control.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakocevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bakocevic looks winded!
Tequila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakocevic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tequila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Tequila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tequila has a takedown stuffed.
Tequila leaves Bakocevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Bakocevic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tequila was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakocevic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Tequila keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila wants to get back to his feet but Bakocevic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bakocevic stands up over Tequila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakocevic 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.
Tequila keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
Tequila wants to improve his position but instead Bakocevic has moved into half guard.
Tequila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakocevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakocevic's back!
Tequila is landing with strikes. Bakocevic can't take much more of this.
Bakocevic trying to get back to his feet but Tequila is in full control for now.
Tequila is punishing Bakocevic with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic breaks Tequila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tequila keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Tequila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakocevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tequila is aware though and is defending well.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tequila preventing the sweep.
Bakocevic is breathing heavily.
Bakocevic has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila is working Bakocevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila throws a big right hand that misses.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Bakocevic has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakocevic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bakocevic keeping full guard, as Tequila tries to pass.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bakocevic 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.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila stands up over Bakocevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakocevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakocevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Emil Tequila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.

Bakocevic has his foot on Tequila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tequila works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Tequila dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tequila fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakocevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tequila avoids it really well and circles away.
Tequila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakocevic can do to turn this around?
Tequila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tequila tries for a takedown but Bakocevic circles away easily
and Bakocevic counters with a left and a right that stings Tequila.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bakocevic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tequila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tequila is working Bakocevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakocevic wants to stand and escape but Tequila is having none of it.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bakocevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila stands up over Bakocevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakocevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakocevic has control of Tequila's left arm, preventing Tequila from doing any damage.
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakocevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tequila.
Bakocevic has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakocevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakocevic's head.
Tequila is working Bakocevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tequila trying to move into half guard but instead Bakocevic has managed to sweep!

Bakocevic stands and throws Tequila's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic trying to control the action but Tequila is working from the bottom.
Tequila tries to bench press Bakocevic off him but Bakocevic keeps the position.

Bakocevic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tequila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tequila is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tequila throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bakocevic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tequila is looking for a sweep.
Bakocevic prevents Tequila from escaping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tequila throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bakocevic was covering up waiting for the punch and Tequila finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tequila distracts Bakocevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Tequila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tequila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Emil Tequila!

Emil Tequila wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Emil Tequila didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!