QFC Tournament 894 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spike Anderson (ranked 4913 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryson Murdock (ranked 4912 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Anderson
vs
Murdock

160 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spike Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryson Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murdock.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt

and Murdock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Murdock breaks from the clinch.

Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.

Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murdock manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Murdock on that attempt.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Murdock breaks the clinch.

Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.

Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Murdock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is fighting to break Murdock's control of his arms but Murdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.

Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murdock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murdock has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Murdock is proving a slippery customer.
Murdock is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murdock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Murdock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Murdock manages to pull guard.
Murdock controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Murdock has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Murdock controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.

Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murdock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Murdock!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murdock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson pulls Murdock in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryson Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anderson tries to clinch up.

Murdock forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.

Anderson jumps guard and drags Murdock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Anderson is staying active underneath Murdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Murdock passes into half guard.
Murdock throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Murdock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.
Murdock is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Anderson manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.

Bryson Murdock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murdock wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murdock there!
Murdock tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to get to half guard.
Murdock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murdock trying to control here.
Anderson is keen to just control but Murdock is a slippery customer.

Anderson decides to stand up.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murdock or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.

Murdock clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.
Murdock is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Murdock into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.

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

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

Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.

Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Anderson pulls guard successfully.

Murdock stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murdock looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murdock prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.

Murdock pulls guard successfully.
Murdock looking to control.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Murdock trying to control the position.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Murdock is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.

Murdock clinches with his opponent.

Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Murdock shoots in.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Murdock with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Murdock into the cage.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Murdock is quick to defend against it.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Murdock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.

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

Murdock moves into the clinch.
Bryson Murdock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.

Murdock breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Murdock clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.

Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.

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 Spike Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Spike Anderson!

Spike Anderson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tyler (ranked 5220 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Yestrish (ranked 4898 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Tyler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Yestrish's chin.

Tyler
vs
Yestrish

170 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Yestrish!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yestrish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tyler counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyler scoring with punches and elbows.
Tyler trying to control the position but Yestrish is working away.

Tyler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yestrish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Yestrish misses with a wild combination.
Tyler throws a big counter combination but Yestrish scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!

Tyler stands and steps away. Yestrish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yestrish throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Yestrish misses with the combination.
Yestrish throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tyler counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyler tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yestrish's face as Tyler controls the position.

Yestrish sneaks out the side door and pushes Tyler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yestrish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tyler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tyler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyler stands up over Yestrish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yestrish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyler trying to control but Yestrish is working from the bottom.
Tyler sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yestrish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yestrish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Tyler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Yestrish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Tyler gets to his feet - Yestrish follows without any prompting.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Yestrish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Yestrish.
Yestrish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yestrish throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tyler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yestrish won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yestrish trying to remain calm as Tyler controls from the top position.
Tyler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tyler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yestrish is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yestrish bucks up and tries to throw Tyler off but instead Tyler has got his back!
Tyler controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from Yestrish.
Tyler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Yestrish.

Tyler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yestrish can do to turn this around?
Tyler 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.
Tyler prevents Yestrish from getting back to his feet.
Tyler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yestrish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yestrish wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Tyler darts in and clinches Yestrish up against the cage.

Tyler manages to pull guard.
Yestrish stops Tyler from standing up.
Yestrish would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yestrish wants to get up but he can't break Tyler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yestrish wants to stand but Tyler is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yestrish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Yestrish falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tyler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yestrish won't be happy with that.
Yestrish stops Tyler from passing to mount.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Tyler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tyler controls the position.
Tyler'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.

Tyler is trying to get an arm triangle but Yestrish is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yestrish is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Tyler stalls from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Tyler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yestrish did well to prevent Tyler getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Tyler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

A jab from Yestrish misses.

Yestrish tries to sprawl but Tyler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yestrish tries to kick Tyler off in order to stand up. Tyler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tyler scoring with punches from side control.
Yestrish wants to get back to his feet but Tyler drags him back down.
The referee asks Tyler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tyler prefers to stall for the moment though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tyler.
Yestrish is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyler is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler controls the position.

Tyler stands up and beckons Yestrish to his feet.
Yestrish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yestrish misses with a lunging right hand

and Tyler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Tyler gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Tyler seems to be working for a kimura but Yestrish defends the submission attempt.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Yestrish dodges it nicely.
Tyler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yestrish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Tyler is working for a kimura but Yestrish is defending it quite comfortably.
Yestrish looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is taking a breather. Yestrish says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tyler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yestrish defends it well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Yestrish misses.
David Yestrish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yestrish throws a combination that misses

and Tyler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yestrish is looking to stand back up but Tyler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yestrish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyler seems to be working for a kimura but Yestrish defends the submission attempt.

Tyler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yestrish to stand up.
Yestrish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yestrish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yestrish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yestrish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyler slips under a jab from Yestrish.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yestrish enables Tyler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yestrish manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yestrish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tyler dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyler tries for a kimura but Yestrish is defending well.
Tyler happy to just control the position for now.
Yestrish is trying to buck Tyler off.
David Yestrish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyler, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Dave Tyler!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Dave Tyler!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Dave Tyler!

Dave Tyler wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Rodd (ranked 4888 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Grant (ranked 5257 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodd
vs
Grant

172 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Rodd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Theodore Grant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodd scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Rodd saw it coming and moves away.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodd lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.
Rodd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodd misses the shot to the body.
Rodd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Rodd misses.
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Rodd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodd misses with a looping left.
Rodd takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Rodd jabs at Grant's body.
Grant dives in and grabs Rodd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodd pushes down on Grant's head and hops out.
Grant takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodd counters with a straight right hand.
Rodd punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant looks to land a combination but Rodd avoids it well.
Rodd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodd misses the target.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd Rodd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodd scores with a jab to the head.
Rodd jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant closes the distance and clinches up with Rodd, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes Rodd against the cage but Rodd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Todd Rodd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Grant.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Rodd misses its intended target.
Grant moves in looking to clinch but Rodd pushes him off.
Rodd throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Rodd thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodd, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Rodd.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Rodd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant tries to clinch but Rodd moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodd throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Rodd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodd throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant wants to clinch.
Grant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Grant tries to get set, Rodd tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Grant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodd connects with a body shot.
Rodd digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Rodd.
Grant doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodd circles away.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Rodd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodd misses with an uppercut.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Rodd shows good takedown defense.
Rodd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodd blocks a head kick by Grant.
Rodd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodd throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodd wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodd.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant tries to clinch but Rodd moves out of range.

Grant clinches up against the cage.
Grant is trying to break free.
Rodd misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodd is pressed up against the cage. Grant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodd down to the mat. Rodd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodd.
Grant avoids the body shot from Rodd.
And Grant tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant tries to clinch there but Rodd circles away.
Rodd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Decent striking displayed by Rodd there.

Grant has closed the distance and engaged Rodd in a clinch.
Rodd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant tries to pull guard but Rodd won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Rodd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rodd looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Grant tries to clinch up.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodd wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grant closes the distance but Rodd moves to the side
and Rodd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodd but Rodd pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rodd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grant to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grant is trying to control. Rodd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Rodd is defending against the submission attempts here by Grant.
Rodd trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Grant seems content to control.
Rodd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grant.
Rodd is trying to control but can't.
Grant tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rodd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodd circles away.
Todd Rodd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Grant.
Rodd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Rodd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grant's head.
Todd Rodd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodd scores with a punch to the head.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodd.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rodd throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant throws a right hand that Rodd ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodd also avoids with ease.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodd.
Rodd sets himself, and Grant steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodd avoids it this time.

Rodd gets a clinch.
Grant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodd tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Rodd back against the cage.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Rodd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodd lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.

Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rodd darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Rodd misses with a punch on the inside.

Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant misses with a head kick.
A big left from Rodd misses.
Rodd 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rodd darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rodd fails to land.
Rodd working aggressively here.
Rodd working aggressively here.
Rodd tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Rodd back against the cage.
Good body shot from Rodd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grant.
Rodd lands with a hook. Grant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Theodore Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodd throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant throws a head kick but Rodd moves out of range.
Grant throws a right hand that Rodd ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodd also avoids with ease.
Rodd lands a jab to the head.
Todd Rodd is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodd, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grant.
Todd Rodd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Grant.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodd throws a big shot that misses.
Rodd lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodd, which made it look bad.
Rodd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Rodd closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodd.
Rodd misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Rodd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodd throws a head punch that misses.
Rodd working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rodd fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodd misses with the head strike.
Rodd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant prevents a body shot from Rodd.
Grant tries to pull guard but Rodd won't allow it.
Grant is working for takedown but Rodd is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Rodd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant prevents a body shot from Rodd.
Rodd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodd throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
A head punch on the inside from Rodd fails to land.
Rodd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodd tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Rodd back against the cage.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodd walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grant dives in and grabs Rodd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodd pushes down on Grant's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodd looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Rodd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodd misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodd as he connects with a hook.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant misses with a takedown

and Rodd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grant is trying to pull guard but Rodd has him pressed against the cage.
Rodd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant taking a breather.
Rodd tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodd scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodd has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodd is defending well for now.
Rodd pushes Grant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodd just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodd fails to land.
Grant jumps guard but Rodd stands there with Grant around his waist. Grant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Rodd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Theodore Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Todd Rodd!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Todd Rodd!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Todd Rodd!

Todd Rodd wins by unanimous decision!
Todd Rodd took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Furgeson (ranked 4887 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torny Farmer (ranked 5178 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Furgeson
vs
Farmer

155 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Furgeson moves into range and clinches up with Farmer.
Furgeson lands with a left to the head.
Furgeson gets underhooks to prevent Farmer's takedown attempt.
Furgeson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furgeson is leaning against Farmer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Furgeson is working Farmer over against the cage.
Furgeson cracks Farmer with a nice body shot.
A short right from Furgeson on the inside.
Furgeson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farmers head.
Nice body punch from Furgeson - that landed with a thud.
Furgeson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Furgeson lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furgeson is leaning against Farmer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Furgeson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farmer or not.
Furgeson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Furgeson as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Furgeson.
Farmer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Furgeson prevents it.
Furgeson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Furgeson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mark Furgeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torny Farmer.
Farmer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Furgeson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farmer looks winded!
Furgeson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Furgeson.
Furgeson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Furgeson.
A right hook to the body lands for Furgeson.
Furgeson scores with a hook to the body.
Furgeson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farmer or not.
A short right from Furgeson on the inside.
Furgeson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Furgeson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farmer.
Furgeson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Furgeson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furgeson lands a body shot.
Furgeson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Furgeson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Furgeson digs a right hand into Farmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farmer's gas tank.
Furgeson lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Furgeson.
Still in the clinch, Furgeson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Furgeson is working Farmer over against the cage.
Furgeson lands a shot to the body.
Furgeson lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Furgeson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Furgeson.
Furgeson pushes Farmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furgeson gets through Farmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Furgeson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Furgeson as the two fighters clinch.
Furgeson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Furgeson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Furgeson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Furgeson lands a hook that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Furgeson cracks Farmer with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Furgeson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furgeson.
Good body shot from Furgeson.
Furgeson pushes Farmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Furgeson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Furgeson presses Farmer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Furgeson scores with a shoulder strike.
Furgeson lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgeson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Farmer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Furgeson is working Farmer over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Furgeson.
Still in the clinch, Furgeson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Furgeson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farmer.
Good body shot from Furgeson.
A right hook to the body lands for Furgeson.
A short uppercut from Furgeson.
Furgeson is leaning against Farmer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Furgeson digs a right hand underneath Farmer's ribcage. Farmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Furgeson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Furgeson scores with a shoulder strike.
Furgeson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Furgeson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furgeson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Nice body punch from Furgeson.
Furgeson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Furgeson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Furgeson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furgeson works on Farmer's body with a couple of short punches.
Furgeson presses Farmer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Furgeson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a hook that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
A short right from Furgeson on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Furgeson as the two fighters clinch.
Furgeson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Furgeson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Furgeson.
A right hook to the body lands for Furgeson.
Good body shot from Furgeson.
Furgeson stops a takedown attempt from Farmer.
Furgeson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farmer.
Furgeson scores with a hook to the body.
Furgeson works on Farmer's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furgeson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Furgeson lands with a short shot to the head.
Furgeson digs a right hand into Farmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farmer's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Furgeson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Furgeson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farmer at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Furgeson. Beautiful body shot.
Furgeson scores with a jab.
Furgeson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Furgeson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Furgeson moves into the clinch.
Furgeson digs a right hand into Farmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farmer's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgeson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farmer is breathing heavily.
Furgeson lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Furgeson.
Furgeson is leaning against Farmer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Furgeson lands a shoulder strike.
Furgeson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Mark Furgeson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Farmer has clasped his hands together around Furgeson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Furgeson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Farmer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmer is looking to take a break and control but Furgeson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furgeson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Farmer asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furgeson is not content to let Farmer control the position.
Furgeson tries to escape but Farmer is in control.
Farmer trying to control the action but Furgeson is working from the bottom.
Furgeson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Farmer is controlling him well.
Farmer wants to control but Furgeson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgeson is trying to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Furgeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torny Farmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Farmer tries to keep at a distance but Furgeson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Furgeson.
Farmer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Furgeson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Furgeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farmer can do to turn this around?
Furgeson lands a nice uppercut.
Furgeson lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Furgeson.
Farmer takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Furgeson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furgeson.
A left hand lands to the body for Furgeson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Furgeson.
A right hook to the body lands for Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Furgeson lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furgeson scores with a shoulder strike.
Farmer takes a shot to the head.
Furgeson lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Furgeson.
Furgeson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Furgeson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Furgeson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Furgeson lands a left hand.
Furgeson lands with a right to the head.
Furgeson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Furgeson lands a body shot.
Furgeson scores with a hook to the body.
Furgeson lands a body punch.
Furgeson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Furgeson.
A right hook to the body lands for Furgeson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A cross from Furgeson lands.
A jab from Furgeson does it's job there.
Furgeson is looking to wear down Farmer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Furgeson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Furgeson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farmer doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer needs to keep his hands up - Furgeson had a free shot at his head there.
Furgeson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgeson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Furgeson drives through and clinches with Farmer against the cage.
Nice body punch from Furgeson.
Farmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Furgeson.
A nice left hand lands by Furgeson.
Furgeson is working Farmer over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Furgeson as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furgeson.
Furgeson cracks Farmer with a nice body shot.
Furgeson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands with a light punch inside.
Furgeson pushes Farmer back against the cage and lands a 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!
Furgeson lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Furgeson.
Furgeson is working Farmer over against the cage.
Furgeson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Furgeson pushes Farmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Furgeson digs a right hand underneath Farmer's ribcage. Farmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Furgeson.
Farmer takes a shot to the head.
Furgeson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Furgeson.
A left hand lands to the body for Furgeson.
Farmer takes a shot to the head.
Furgeson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Furgeson.
A right hook to the body lands for Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farmer.
Nice body punch from Furgeson.
A body shot lands from Furgeson.
A hook to the body from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a nice shot to the body.
Furgeson is working Farmer over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgeson lands a hook that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
Furgeson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Furgeson works on Farmer's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Furgeson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Furgeson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farmer or not.
Furgeson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furgeson.
A body shot lands from Furgeson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Furgeson.
Furgeson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Furgeson pushes Farmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furgeson scores with a hook to the body.
Furgeson scores with a shot to the side of Farmer's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furgeson gets through Farmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Furgeson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furgeson.
Furgeson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Furgeson.
Furgeson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Furgeson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furgeson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Furgeson lands a nice shot to the body.
Furgeson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furgeson digs a right hand into Farmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farmer's gas tank.
Furgeson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Furgeson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Furgeson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Furgeson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Furgeson lands a nice shot to the body.
Furgeson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Furgeson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farmer backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Furgeson on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Furgeson.
Furgeson lands an uppercut.
Torny Farmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Furgeson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Furgeson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Furgeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Furgeson, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Mark Furgeson!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mark Furgeson!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mark Furgeson!

Mark Furgeson wins by unanimous decision!