GC 268 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 7653 p4p, 623 weight class) and Oleg Nemkov (ranked 17071 p4p, 642 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ulriksen
vs
Nemkov

183 cm
42
202 lbs
16 - 18 - 0

173 cm
35
203 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ulriksen gets caught napping as Nemkov dives in and scores a takedown. Ulriksen manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nemkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Nemkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Nemkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulriksen has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nemkov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ulriksen wants to control but Nemkov is having none of it.
Ulriksen tries to reverse the position but Nemkov maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov trying to control but Ulriksen is having none of it.
Nemkov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ulriksen can't escape the position.
Nemkov lands a big shot there that rocks Ulriksen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen holds on, trying desperately to control.
Nemkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ulriksen is squirming around, avoiding Nemkov's attempts to control the action.
Ulriksen tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Nemkov has taken his back.

Nemkov has his arm under Ulriksen's chin here. Game over son! Nemkov squeezes tightly and Ulriksen is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oleg Nemkov!
Oleg Nemkov gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perry St Hype (ranked 2785 p4p, 234 weight class) and Tyson Avery (ranked 3665 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

St Hype
vs
Avery

168 cm
29
158 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

174 cm
32
157 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry St Hype!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Hype scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Hype.
St Hype misses the jab.
St Hype throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avery slips under a jab from St Hype.
St Hype throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Avery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
St Hype tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from St Hype.
St Hype has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avery finds it's way round the side to connect with St Hype's head.
Avery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Hype manages to avoid it.
St Hype misses with a straight left.
Avery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
St Hype fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - St Hype sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Avery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Hype manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avery wants to control from the top but St Hype keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Hype has control of Avery's left arm, preventing Avery from doing any damage.
Avery throws a big right hand that misses.
Avery is pushing down on St Hype's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Hype is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Avery wants to control but St Hype is keeping him busy.
Avery passes to full mount!
Avery controlling from mount.
St Hype avoids a series of strikes thrown by Avery.
Avery throwing strikes here but St Hype is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
St Hype is squirming around, avoiding Avery's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Hype looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery punching from mount but St Hype doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Avery tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
St Hype is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St Hype wants to hold on but Avery pushes him away.

Avery is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But St Hype has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from St Hype!
St Hype is working Avery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Hype lands a couple of elbows.

St Hype avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Avery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Avery keeping moving, preventing St Hype from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that St Hype has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Hype's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Hype working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Avery's head.
St Hype wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.

Avery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Hype passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Hype wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

St Hype thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Avery is looking to reverse the position.
St Hype lands an elbow.
St Hype working away.
St Hype wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy.
St Hype is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Avery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avery struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perry St Hype dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

St Hype rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Avery counters with a takedown into side control.
Avery tries to move to mount but St Hype blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Hype sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Hype gets back to full guard.
St Hype pulls Avery in close to his closed guard and prevents Avery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype is trying to keep Avery in close.
Avery won't allow St Hype to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is pushing down on St Hype's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Hype is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.

Avery is looking for a kimura here.
St Hype wants to control but Avery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Avery is keen to just control but St Hype is a slippery customer.
Avery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Avery is trying to work for a kimura but St Hype is defending well.
St Hype trying to control here.
Avery wants to pass the guard but St Hype is defending well.

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.

Avery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, St Hype has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Hype trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson Avery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Avery wants to free his trapped foot but St Hype is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Hype wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
St Hype is doing well to control the position and prevent Avery from advancing to side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Hype.
Avery moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Hype jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Hype lands a leg kick that knocks Avery off balance momentarily.
St Hype throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avery lands a nice looking body shot.
Avery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Hype pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Hype connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from St Hype.
St Hype fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Hype cracks Avery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avery slips under a jab.
St Hype throws a jab but it's blocked by Avery.
St Hype feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avery's calf.
Nice uppercut there from St Hype.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avery fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Hype pinned against the cage. St Hype gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Hype lands with a kick to the ribs.
Avery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Hype throws an overhand right that lands on Avery's shoulder, as Avery tries to avoid the shot.
Avery tries for a takedown but St Hype sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perry St Hype has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
St Hype throws a poor cross that misses
and Avery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Hype clobbers Avery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perry St Hype is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avery shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St Hype as he avoids it easily.
St Hype thinks about countering with a head kick.
St Hype throws a lazy right hand but Avery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Hype misses the shot to the body.
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 Perry St Hype will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

St Hype defending well as Avery loads up on a big left hand.
Avery swings for the body but St Hype moves out of range.
Avery scores with a jab to the body.
St Hype connects with a body shot that sends Avery's belly button to the back.
Avery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Hype fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avery.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - St Hype sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perry St Hype seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Hype connects with the punch.
St Hype throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery scores with a nice strike.
Avery misses with a straight left.
Avery throws an overhand right that lands on St Hype's shoulder, as St Hype tries to avoid the shot.
St Hype lands a leg kick that knocks Avery off balance momentarily.
Avery looks to land a combination but St Hype avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery takes a swing at St Hype's ribcage but misses.
St Hype keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avery.
St Hype throws a shot from downtown. Avery moves away and avoids it.
St Hype misses with a lunging right hand

and Avery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Hype's guard.
St Hype controlling the position.
Avery trying to control but St Hype is working from the bottom.
Avery forces his way into half guard.
Avery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Hype does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Avery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avery is thwarting St Hype's attempts to control the position.
Avery trying to control the action but St Hype is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery is nestled in close to St Hype, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Hype is staying active underneath Avery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Hype holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
St Hype works his way to full guard. Good work.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but St Hype is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
St Hype is controlling Avery's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but St Hype is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Hype misses with a hook.
Avery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Hype.
St Hype connects with a body shot that sends Avery's belly button to the back.
Perry St Hype is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avery on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Avery moves away from the strike by St Hype.
A countering left hand to the body from Avery misses.
St Hype smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perry St Hype is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from St Hype misses the target.
St Hype throws a body punch but Avery moves out of range.
Avery connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Hype. St Hype circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from St Hype misses its intended target.
St Hype throws out a loose jab but Avery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avery slips under a jab from St Hype.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by St Hype. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Hype.
Avery slips a straight right by St Hype.
Avery moves away from the strike by St Hype.
Avery with the counter takedown but St Hype avoids it easily.
St Hype swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avery scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Hype scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avery in his tracks.
St Hype lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avery's sensitive parts.
Avery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Hype sprawls well. St Hype wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avery gets slowly back to his feet.
St Hype half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Avery misses its intended target.
It looked like St Hype wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avery misses with a right hand
and St Hype counters with a stiff right hand.
St Hype keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avery looks to land a left hand but St Hype moved out of range nicely.
Avery's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from St Hype misses.

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 Perry St Hype.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Hype, 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Perry St Hype!
A relieved looking Perry St Hype thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Joshua (ranked 2665 p4p, 61 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 11287 p4p, 108 weight class). Joshua comes to the cage accompanied by Problem Child. Muller has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Joshua
vs
Muller

193 cm
29
255 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

190 cm
42
220 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Joshua's head back.
Joshua misses with a leg kick.

Muller gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller letting Joshua take a breather here.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
Muller lands a body punch.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Muller gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
I was talking to Joshua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Come on Joshua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Muller.

Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua blocks a jab.
Joshua tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshua lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Muller moved away.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshua throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a hook.
Joshua catches Muller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joshua tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Joshua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.

Muller gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua stalls.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
Muller pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.

Muller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller blocks a head kick by Joshua.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshua thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Joshua slips under a jab from Muller.
Joshua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
Muller connects with a jab.
Joshua walks into a stiff left hand from Muller.
Muller throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Joshua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller lands with an uppercut that bounces Joshua off the cage and back into range.
Muller defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bode Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Joshua throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshua.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joshua blocks it well.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mr Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Joshua clinches.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Joshua tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muller lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Muller blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller letting Joshua take a breather here.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Muller.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Muller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Joshua would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller lands a right hand.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
A short right from Joshua.
Joshua presses Muller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua is stalling here.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Muller.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Joshua.
Nice body punch from Muller - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Muller improves position.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muller is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
Good body shot from Joshua.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muller up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joshua seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mr Joshua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muller takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joshua at a distance.
Muller throws a push kick but Joshua slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Joshua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
A shot to the body from Joshua misses
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller jabs at Joshua's body.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua takes one on the button.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joshua cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshua throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muller.
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua tries a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Muller lands with a straight right. Joshua didn't see that one coming.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua throws out a powerful jab.
Muller lands an overhand right.
Joshua misses the jab.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller misses with a hook.
Joshua scores with a punch to the head.

Muller is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joshua, right into the meat.

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

Muller breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. Muller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a low kick but Joshua avoids it.
Joshua throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshua with a body shot.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshua misses with a head kick.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshua. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bode Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 3292 p4p, 110 weight class) and Abioye Nazari (ranked 4137 p4p, 130 weight class). Chocolate comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Dance. Nazari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Do You Call My Name by Ra. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chocolate
vs
Nazari

194 cm
32
270 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

204 cm
35
298 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abioye Nazari !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Nazari does no damage.
Nazari blocks a jab.
As Chocolate backs off Nazari throws a huge counter combo but Chocolate manages to avoid it all.

Nazari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chocolate keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chocolate is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nazari working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nice strikes from Nazari there.
Chocolate tries to kick Nazari off but Nazari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate won't allow Nazari to pass to mount.
Chocolate has his hands clasped together around Nazari 's back. He's all about the action.
Nazari wants to take a breather but Chocolate is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chocolate defending well though.
Nazari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chocolate tries to get to full guard but Nazari has control of the leg.
Nazari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazari is keen to just control but Chocolate is a slippery customer.
Nazari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Chocolate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazari pulls his head out easily.
Nazari lands strikes from half guard.
Chocolate keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Nazari seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chocolate holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nazari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chocolate defending well though.
Nazari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chocolate has his hands clasped together around Nazari 's back. He's all about the action.
Chocolate is not content to let Nazari control the position.
Chocolate regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nazari .
Nazari is in close to Chocolate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chocolate keeping moving, preventing Nazari from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chocolate tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazari trying to control but Chocolate is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chocolate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazari is one step ahead there.
Nazari sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chocolate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazari fails with a takedown attempt.
Chocolate misses with a hook. Nazari ducked under it nicely.
Chocolate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazari .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chocolate.

Nazari gets a takedown into half guard.
Nazari tries to pass to full mount but Chocolate defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nazari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Nazari seems to be working for a kimura but Chocolate defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate wants to get back to full guard.

Nazari is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nazari dives in and grabs Chocolate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chocolate pushes down on Nazari 's head and hops out.
Chocolate seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nazari misses with a kick to the body
and Nazari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Chocolate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chocolate wants to control from the top but Nazari keeps moving.
Nazari throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chocolate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chocolate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chocolate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate trying to control but Nazari is working from the bottom.

Nazari looking for a guillotine here but Chocolate defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nazari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chocolate defends it easily.

Nazari isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chocolate stacks Nazari on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chocolate!
Nazari struggling a bit here.
Nazari tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chocolate presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nazari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate unloading with bombs!

Nazari is rocked!
Chocolate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nazari is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?
Nazari is looking to get to half guard.
Nazari seems to have recovered his senses.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Chocolate! Nazari is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
After the fight, Chip Chocolate was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korean Zombie (ranked 784 p4p, 88 weight class) and Bronson Hughes (ranked 884 p4p, 98 weight class). Zombie comes to the cage accompanied by ZOMBIE. Hughes has chosen Slam - By: Onyx as his entrance music. Bronson Hughes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Korean Zombie's chin.

Zombie
vs
Hughes

170 cm
26
145 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

170 cm
32
154 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Organic Nutrition

THE END 32

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronson Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Zombie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Zombie ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes misses with a hook. Zombie ducked under it nicely.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Zombie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Zombie moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zombie fails to land the takedown.

Zombie drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Zombie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Zombie.

It looks like Bronson Hughes has been cut.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Zombie has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Hughes avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Zombie.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zombie prevents it.
Zombie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Zombie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Zombie has double underhooks.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Zombie.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hughess head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zombie connects with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hughes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zombie lands with a left to the head.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hughes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zombie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zombie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zombie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hughes.
Zombie wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zombie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zombie wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it.
Zombie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes cracks Zombie with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Zombie keeps moving.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Zombie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Zombie!

Zombie tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Zombie from controlling successfully.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Zombie is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Zombie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zombie passes into half guard.
Zombie content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Zombie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hughes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zombie blocks a jab.
Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zombie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zombie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zombie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hughes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hughes landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zombie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zombie wants to control but Hughes postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie pushes Hughes off looking to stand but Hughes dives back in and keeps control.
Zombie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zombie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes working over Zombie with some ground and pound. Zombie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zombie is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
Hughes uses his free foot to push down on Zombie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zombie.
Zombie regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronson Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zombie manages to get to full guard.
Zombie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Zombie keeps moving.

Zombie pushes Hughes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zombie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zombie is in Hughes's guard.
Hughes 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.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Zombie controlling him for the moment.
Hughes wants to control the position but Zombie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Zombie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zombie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Zombie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zombie ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.

Zombie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hughes to the ground. Zombie is now in Hughes's guard.
Zombie chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombie lands a couple of digs.
Hughes pulls Zombie in close to his closed guard and prevents Zombie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zombie wants to stand but Hughes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zombie looking to pass the guard.
Hughes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Zombie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bronson Hughes'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.

Zombie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zombie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well.
Zombie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Zombie saw that one coming.
Zombie throws a counter high kick but Hughes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Zombie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zombie. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Zombie.
Zombie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Hughes throws a jab when Zombie was well out of range.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombie throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Zombie fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zombie misses with a straight right.
Zombie blocks a low kick nicely.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zombie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

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

Zombie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Zombie misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Zombie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombie thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zombie is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Zombie circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zombie swivels and escapes.

Zombie drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hughes.
Hughes wants to break free but Zombie has control.
Korean Zombie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zombie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Hughes dodges an elbow strike from Zombie.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside.

Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Zombie rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zombie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zombie trying to land knees to the body.
Zombie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws an elbow but it misses.
Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.
Zombie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Zombie shakes it off.

Zombie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zombie is in Hughes's guard.
Zombie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bronson Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has his hands clasped together around Zombie's back. He's all about the action.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Zombie postures up.

Hughes with the active half guard here but Zombie passes nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zombie decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Korean Zombie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zombie, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korean Zombie!
Korean Zombie gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coyote Starrk (ranked 1751 p4p, 215 weight class) and Harrison Yates (ranked 2107 p4p, 257 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Starrk
vs
Yates

187 cm
33
193 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

187 cm
39
199 lbs
30 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harrison Yates!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates throws a lazy right hand but Starrk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yates thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Starrk if he has to take too many more of those.
Starrk avoids the head kick by Yates.
Starrk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Starrk drives through and clinches with Yates against the cage.
Starrk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Starrk is defending well for now.
Starrk tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
A body shot lands from Starrk.
Starrk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yates told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice body punch from Starrk.
Starrk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starrk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yates prevents a body shot from Starrk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Starrk.
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!
Starrk struggles to land a body shot inside as Yates controls his hands.
Starrk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yates looks winded!
Starrk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starrk works on Yates's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Starrk.
Starrk lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Starrk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starrk lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starrk.
Starrk struggles to land a body shot inside as Yates controls his hands.
Starrk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starrk lands with a short shot to the head.
Starrk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Starrk.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Starrk blocks a body shot from Yates.
Yates working aggressively here.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
Yates blocking some punches.
Yates prevents a body shot from Starrk.
Starrk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starrk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starrk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starrk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Yates takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starrk stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starrk.
Yates takes a shot to the head.
Starrk misses with a punch to the body.
Yates misses with a knee to the head.
Starrk blocks an uppercut.
Yates throws an elbow that misses.
Starrk tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk scores with a hook to the body.
Starrk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Starrk blocks an elbow strike.
Starrk managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Starrk can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Starrk blocking some punches.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Starrk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Starrk digs a right hand into Yates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yates's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Starrk.
Starrk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starrk misses with a body punch.
Starrk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yates avoiding damage as Starrk throws knees to the body.
Yates tries to land a knee to the head but Starrk blocks with his arms.
Starrk lands with a light punch inside.
Starrk lands a right hand.
Starrk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Starrk is working Yates over against the cage.
Starrk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starrk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starrk lands a nice uppercut.
Starrk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yates tries to throw a body punch but Starrk avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage.
Starrk is working Yates over against the cage.
Starrk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starrk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Starrk is working Yates over against the cage.
A short right from Starrk.
Starrk pushes Yates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Starrk scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.

Yates is rocked!
Starrk lands a body shot.
Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Starrk finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starrk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates seems to have recovered his senses.
Starrk lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Starrk drops Yates onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yates is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Starrk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starrk.
Starrk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yates.
Starrk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starrk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starrk tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
Starrk avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.

Starrk breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Starrk.
Yates defending well as Starrk loads up on a big left hand.
Yates throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starrk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Starrk looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Starrk backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Yates's temple! It sends Yates violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Starrk celebrates and the doctors try to help Yates!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Coyote Starrk!
Coyote Starrk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walcott (ranked 1203 p4p, 178 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 1467 p4p, 211 weight class). Walcott comes to the cage accompanied by The Way Of The Fist. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jordon's choice of entrance music: Sticky Icky. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Walcott
vs
Jordon

187 cm
33
204 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

184 cm
26
206 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

Urban Fighter

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott is looking to slow Jordon down with leg kicks.
Jordon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jordon misses with a straight right.
Walcott feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walcott throws out a powerful jab.

Jordon looking to score a takedown here. Walcott is defending well but Jordon drives through and ends up in Walcott's guard.
Jordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walcott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Walcott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Jordon working for a triangle but Walcott defends it easily.
Walcott wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott looking to sit in guard and control but Jordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jordon being controlled here momentarily.
Jordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jordon throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Jordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jordon throws a strike but Walcott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon is pulling down on Walcott's head. It's preventing any offense from Walcott, at least for the moment.

Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walcott is aware though and is defending well.
Walcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jordon looking for a guillotine here but Walcott defends easily.
Walcott controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walcott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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.

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

Jordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walcott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jordon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Walcott throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jordon's body to avoid the submission. Jordon has instead reached around Walcott's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jordon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Joe Walcott spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF?!? Gamma is a joke. Anyway Pit Bull Development is the best. I am always so focused because of that shit. Anyone who says different can suck a dick.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Burns (ranked 1113 p4p, 119 weight class) and Albert Ricci (ranked 1890 p4p, 175 weight class). Herbert Burns had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burns
vs
Ricci

175 cm
33
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

172 cm
32
140 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Ricci's defenses.
Ricci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Ricci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ricci loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Ricci avoids it well and moves away.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Ricci lands.
Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Ricci, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Ricci against the cage but Ricci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns misses with a straight left.

Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ricci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ricci is controlling Burns's posture.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.

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.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricci swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ricci as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns misses with a right hand
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns shoots and misses
and Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Ricci lands a slapping body shot.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci steps in with a hook that catches Burns right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ricci follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Burns looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
A less than humble Albert Ricci misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gil Jacobson (ranked 340 p4p, 40 weight class) and Eddie Malingo (ranked 865 p4p, 96 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malingo's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - Sound of silence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jacobson
vs
Malingo

180 cm
30
157 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

180 cm
31
151 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Malingo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Malingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Malingo jabs Jacobson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Malingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Malingo.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Malingo digs a good hook to Jacobson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson tries a head kick but it misses.
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Malingo swinging wildly here.
Jacobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo checks a leg kick.
Jacobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malingo misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malingo.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobson.
Malingo throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malingo throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jacobson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malingo will feel that in the morning.
Malingo loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacobson in his tracks.
Malingo moves out of range as Jacobson throws a body kick.
Malingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobson there.
Jacobson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malingo.
Jacobson scores with the left hand. Malingo knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there
and Malingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Malingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Malingo misses.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo misses with a hook.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo walks into a straight right hand from Jacobson.

Malingo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo thows a huge punch but Jacobson dodges it nicely.
Malingo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malingo looks to land a strike but Jacobson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Malingo trying to control but Jacobson is working from the bottom.
Jacobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Jacobson blocks nicely.
Malingo lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Jacobson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malingo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jacobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Malingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malingo is able to avoid easily.
Jacobson motions for Malingo to come forward. Jacobson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Jacobson throws a chopping leg kick but Malingo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacobson connects with a body shot.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Malingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malingo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malingo connects with a body shot that sends Jacobson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson throws a low kick, looking for Malingo's leg but Malingo calmly moves out of range.
Malingo feints a counter leg kick.
Malingo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobson misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacobson throws a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson misses with a right hand
and Malingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malingo momentarily.
Jacobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Malingo slips the punch.
Malingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Jacobson catches Malingo right on the button with a cross.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobson.
Malingo stuns Jacobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson 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 Malingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Malingo manages to avoid it.
Malingo scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Malingo's head but Malingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Malingo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jacobson. Malingo shrugs it off though.
Malingo misses with a body shot.
Jacobson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malingo tried to score with a low kick but Jacobson checks it.
Jacobson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
A left lands for Jacobson.
Jacobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malingo in his tracks.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobson slips a jab from Malingo.
Jacobson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malingo just manages to avoid it.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Malingo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Some wild striking there from Malingo.
Jacobson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacobson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malingo is out of range.
Jacobson lands with a good body shot.
Malingo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobson ducks right into an uppercut from Malingo.
Jacobson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobson there.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Malingo saw that one coming.
Jacobson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo throws a hook but Jacobson blocks it.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Jacobson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malingo if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobson.
Gil Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Malingo blocks a jab.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Malingo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Malingo's ribs.
Jacobson scores with a kick to the body.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobson throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malingo manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Malingo misses.
Jacobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Jacobson misses
and Malingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Jacobson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malingo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jacobson - the referee stops the clock and Malingo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jacobson. Malingo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jacobson swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Jacobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Malingo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malingo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malingo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malingo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobson keeping moving, preventing Malingo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo landing some decent shots from guard.
Malingo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malingo.
Malingo lands a couple of digs.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malingo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobson is retaining full guard.
Malingo looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malingo is looking for a triangle but Jacobson pushes his legs off easily.

Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Malingo is looking for a triangle but Jacobson pushes his legs off easily.
Malingo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jacobson has passed into side control.
Jacobson controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobson working away.
Malingo is looking for a sweep.

That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on Malingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malingo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malingo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Malingo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jacobson passes into side control!
Malingo struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Malingo.
I think Jacobson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Jacobson!
A very excited looking Gil Jacobson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.