WSXX 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pina Colada Hoi (ranked 2384 p4p, 286 weight class) and Fionn Mulligan (ranked 22945 p4p, 612 weight class). Pina Colada Hoi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Colada Hoi
vs
Mulligan

205 cm
27
265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

200 cm
24
225 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pina Colada Hoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hoi gets a clinch.
Mulligan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoi after a bit of a struggle.

Hoi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mulligan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoi is retaining full guard.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.

Mulligan stands up from Hoi's guard - Mulligan perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mulligan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mulligan is standing up over Hoi. Hoi looks to escape but Mulligan dives into side control.

Mulligan stands up and beckons Hoi to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi feints a jab promting Mulligan to slip. Hoi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mulligan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulligan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoi defends well and Mulligan ends up having to push Hoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoi lands with a straight right. Mulligan didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mulligan.
Pina Colada Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mulligan.
A big left from Hoi misses.
Mulligan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoi defends it well.

Hoi rushes Mulligan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mulligan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Mulligan decides to stand back up. Mulligan steps back and let's Hoi get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoi scores with a leg kick.
Mulligan darts in looking for a takedown but Hoi gets double underhooks and turns Mulligan into the cage.
Hoi misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi misses with an uppercut

and Mulligan counters with a shoot takedown. Hoi fights it but they end up in guard.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.
Mulligan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mulligan wants to pass the guard but Hoi is keeping the position.
Mulligan advances to half guard.
Mulligan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoi's head.
Mulligan trying to control the action but Hoi is working from the bottom.
Mulligan trying to mount his opponent but Hoi defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is just content to waste time from the top position. Hoi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mulligan throws an elbow that misses. Hoi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mulligan's guard. Nice move by Hoi!

Mulligan controlling the position.

Hoi stands up from Mulligan's guard - Hoi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pina Colada Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mulligan avoids the body shot from Hoi.
Mulligan with the counter takedown but Hoi avoids it easily.
Hoi misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan darts in looking for a takedown but Hoi gets double underhooks and turns Mulligan into the cage.
Mulligan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mulligan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hoi. No joy for Mulligan on that attempt.
Mulligan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mulligan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pina Colada Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Hoi.
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sloppy strikes from Hoi. Those never looked like landing.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown but Hoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoi misses with a two punch combination.
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mulligan sprawls and moves away.
Hoi throws a combination that misses

and Mulligan counters with a shoot takedown. Hoi fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoi keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoi wants to stand and escape but Mulligan is having none of it.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoi is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mulligan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mulligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pina Colada Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mulligan.

Hoi lands a left and a right that send Mulligan crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mulligan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mulligan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Hoi is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mulligan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mulligan!! Mulligan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Hoi throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pina Colada Hoi!
Pina Colada Hoi is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pina Colada Hoi 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.

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50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sittichai Poontharat (ranked 3899 p4p, 292 weight class) and K D Hunter (ranked 6882 p4p, 396 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Poontharat
vs
D Hunter

175 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sittichai Poontharat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, K D Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to clinch up but Poontharat circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hunter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Poontharat lands a big uppercut and Hunter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunter looks OK. Poontharat waves Hunter back to his feet!

Hunter is rocked!
Poontharat circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hunter tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Poontharat wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sittichai Poontharat!
Sittichai Poontharat is the new featherweight champion!
Sittichai Poontharat made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 4522 p4p, 458 weight class) and Ru Hunter (ranked 4258 p4p, 432 weight class). Buakaw Banchamek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banchamek
vs
Hunter

174 cm
28
158 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

179 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ru Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banchamek clinches.
Hunter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banchamek 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.
Banchamek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banchamek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banchamek lands a shot to the body.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
Banchamek scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Banchamek scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hunter is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Banchamek.
Banchamek working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Banchamek throws a big uppercut that drops Hunter! More strikes from Banchamek and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hunter lies dazed against the cage as Banchamek celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tahar Heart (ranked 18386 p4p, 118 weight class) and Ryan Griffin (ranked 7170 p4p, 195 weight class). Tahar Heart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Heart
vs
Griffin

170 cm
30
161 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

197 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tahar Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Heart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin dives in and grabs Heart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heart pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
Ryan Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Griffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heart's half guard.

Heart makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Heart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Heart.

Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Heart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heart has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position.
Griffin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin stands up over Heart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heart seems keen to control Griffin's posture.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Heart's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heart's head.
Griffin passes Heart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.

Griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Heart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Heart is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heart tries to get out of the position.
Heart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heart trying to control the position.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.

Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heart controlling the position.
Heart continues to stall.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heart pulls Griffin in to control the position.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.

Heart is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffin 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.
Oh Heart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Heart's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Griffin!
Ryan Griffin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tahar Heart was interviewed post fight and said 'Great fight, congratulations to my opponent for another big win.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evabce Dudham (ranked 23694 p4p, 622 weight class) and Alberto El Parton (ranked 7108 p4p, 547 weight class). El Parton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Licensed Tequila. Alberto El Parton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dudham
vs
El Parton

194 cm
26
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
32
216 lbs
7 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Evabce Dudham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto El Parton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Parton slips under a jab.
Evabce Dudham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudham scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Alberto El Parton has been cut.
Dudham missing with a left hand there. El Parton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Parton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudham attempts a counter takedown but El Parton avoids it well and moves away.
Dudham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dudham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Parton.
No joy there for Dudham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudham dips to his left and cracks El Parton with an uppercut!
Dudham tests El Parton's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dudham sends El Parton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dudham is motioning to the referee to let El Parton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

El Parton is rocked!

That has opened up Alberto El Parton's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Parton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and El Parton duly obliges.
Dudham lands with a straight right. El Parton didn't see that one coming.
Dudham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Parton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudham circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends El Parton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Dudham wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evabce Dudham!
Alberto El Parton was interviewed post fight and said 'I Know I Lost But It Doesn't Matter, Because I Get To Bang Paige You Stupid Perro '.

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FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor OMalley (ranked 2866 p4p, 341 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 3753 p4p, 433 weight class). Pyrrhus Epirus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

OMalley
vs
Epirus

185 cm
28
176 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

178 cm
28
171 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Epirus has taken the fight to the clinch.
OMalley wants to take the fight to the mat but Epirus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Epirus lands a nice shot to the body.
OMalley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Epirus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OMalley can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OMalley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Epirus looking to throw knees to the head but OMalley is blocking nicely.
OMalley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Epirus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Epirus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OMalley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Epirus just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Epirus.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Epirus 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.
Epirus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Epirus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OMalley.
Epirus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OMalley wants to get back to striking at distance but Epirus won't allow it.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
Epirus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Epirus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epirus scores with a shot to the side of OMalley's head.
Epirus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OMalley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epirus fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Epirus moves into range and clinches up with OMalley.
Nice body punch from Epirus - that landed with a thud.
Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OMalley's elbow.
Nice body punch from Epirus - that landed with a thud.
Epirus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by OMalley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OMalley breaks the clinch.

Epirus moves into the clinch successfully.
OMalley wants to take the fight to the mat but Epirus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OMalley looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus lands an elbow inside that OMalley shrugs off.
Epirus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Conor OMalley has been cut.
Epirus misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Epirus.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Epirus.
A nice left hand lands by Epirus.
Epirus lands a nice shot to the body.
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OMalley blocks it with crossed arms.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epirus lands a shot to the body.
Epirus scores with a hook to the body.
Epirus lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley blocks an elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epirus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epirus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OMalley.
Epirus unloads a knee to the mid-section. OMalley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Epirus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as OMalley controls his hands.
Epirus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OMalley or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Epirus throws an elbow but misses.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of OMalley backwards.
Epirus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OMalley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Epirus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OMalley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OMalley avoids it.
Epirus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OMalley avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley tries to pull guard but Epirus won't allow it.
Epirus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OMalley.
OMalley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Epirus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Epirus throws a combination that misses

and OMalley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Epirus's guard.
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!

Epirus pushes OMalley off and gets back to his feet.

Epirus closes the distance and pushes OMalley back into the cage.
Epirus trying to land knees to the body.
Epirus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OMalley.
OMalley fails to pull guard.
Epirus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OMalley's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Epirus obliges.
Epirus tries to throw a body punch but OMalley avoids it by throwing Epirus back against the cage.
Epirus can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor OMalley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

OMalley gets tackled into the cage by Epirus. Epirus maintains the clinch.
Epirus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epirus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epirus tries to work over OMalley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by OMalley.
Epirus struggles to land a body shot inside as OMalley controls his hands.
OMalley blocks the elbow strike.
Epirus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OMalley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Epirus on the inside.
Epirus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epirus unloads a knee to the mid-section.

OMalley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Epirus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conor OMalley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Epirus clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epirus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epirus with a knee to the head.
OMalley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epirus fights it off and pushes away nicely.

OMalley tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Epirus.
A short right from Epirus.
Epirus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epirus lands with a right to the head.
Epirus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OMalley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epirus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Epirus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Epirus drives through and clinches with OMalley 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!
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus trying to land knees to the body.
OMalley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Epirus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epirus missing with knees to the body.
Epirus lands an uppercut.
OMalley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Epirus to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Epirus.
Epirus lands an uppercut.
OMalley blocks the elbow strike.
OMalley has Epirus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epirus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Epirus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OMalley is defending well for now.
OMalley tries to break the clinch but Epirus is controlling the position.
Epirus can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OMalley.
Epirus lands a right hand that snaps the head of OMalley backwards.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of OMalley backwards.
Epirus misses with a punch to the body.
OMalley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but OMalley blocks it.
Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Epirus tries to land knees in the clinch but OMalley avoids the damage to the body.
Epirus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

OMalley gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Epirus has one foot on OMalley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown. Epirus tries to sprawl out of it but OMalley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Epirus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Epirus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Epirus pushes OMalley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Epirus obliges.
A body shot lands from Epirus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epirus.
Epirus is pressed up against the cage. OMalley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Epirus down to the mat. Epirus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Epirus moves into range and clinches up with OMalley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epirus lands a hook to the side of the head.

OMalley has Epirus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OMalley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Epirus tumbling to the mat - OMalley dives into Epirus's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Epirus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyrrhus Epirus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor OMalley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

It's a brutal combination of punches from Epirus! OMalley is backing up but he can't get away as Epirus lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops OMalley and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pyrrhus Epirus!
Pyrrhus Epirus is the new middleweight champion!