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GC 308 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 3984 p4p, 415 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 2939 p4p, 339 weight class). Leighton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Leighton digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Leighton lands a jab.
Leighton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Leighton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leighton misses with a looping right.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Leighton, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Leighton against the cage but Leighton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leighton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Leighton gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leighton fails to land.
Leighton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Leighton.
Leighton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Leighton - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton lands an uppercut.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leighton tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Leighton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leighton missing with knees to the body.
Leighton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leighton after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Leighton pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leighton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Leighton.
Leighton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leighton is struggling to control the position.
Leighton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leighton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Leighton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leighton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcia up against the cage.
Leighton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leighton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Leighton fails to land.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Leighton.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Leighton.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Leighton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Leighton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leighton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
Leighton tries to counter with a clinch but Garcia shakes him off and moves away.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Leighton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leighton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leighton wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Leighton. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Leighton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leighton dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leighton pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leighton.
Leighton working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Leighton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Leighton is controlling well.
Leighton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leighton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia won't allow Leighton to pass to mount.
Leighton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Leighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leighton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcia wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leighton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leighton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leighton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leighton lands a nice short elbow.
Leighton thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Leighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leighton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leighton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leighton wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Leighton slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Ground and pound from Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Leighton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leighton wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia is trying to control Leighton's posture but Leighton avoids it.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leighton lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garcia to see if he's OK.
Leighton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well.
Garcia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garcia some visible discomfort.
Garcia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton is putting a hurting on Garcia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garcia is not content to let Leighton control the position.
Leighton looking to control but instead Garcia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leighton's waist but Leighton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Leighton counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighton lands a nice looking body shot.
Leighton sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Leighton.
Leighton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garcia eats them both and turns towards Leighton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia is rocked!
Leighton cracks Garcia with a hook to the temple - Garcia is on wobbly legs here! Leighton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Garcia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Leighton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xande Moreno (ranked 20621 p4p, 551 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 3740 p4p, 391 weight class). Brandon Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xande Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno connects with a single shot there.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreno moves away.
Moreno tried to counter with a leg kick but Walker avoided it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker throws a body punch but Moreno moves out of range.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreno.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker feints and then cracks Moreno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moreno down.
Walker cracks the inside of Moreno's front leg.
Moreno checks a leg kick nicely.
Moreno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Moreno's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moreno misses with a straight left.
Moreno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno slips a jab from Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moreno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Moreno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Moreno.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Moreno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Moreno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker wants to clinch up but Moreno keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker postures up in Moreno's guard and throws a big left but Moreno blocks it.
Moreno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moreno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno manages to avoid it.
Moreno fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walker just manages to avoid it.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreno.
Walker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moreno on his heels. He'll look to pass Moreno's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but Moreno blocks nicely.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moreno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker throws the left hand but Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Moreno slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xande Moreno is winning the standup battle so far.
Moreno lunges at Walker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walker's hand.
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moreno avoids the body shot from Walker.
Moreno throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Moreno lands a big head kick that sends Walker to the canvas! Moreno follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xande Moreno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 1804 p4p, 185 weight class) and Brock Steve (ranked 1200 p4p, 138 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goncalves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TAPOUT. 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.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve looks to land a combination but Goncalves avoids it well.
Goncalves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Goncalves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Goncalves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws out a counter right but Goncalves avoids it with no problem.
Goncalves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goncalves moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goncalves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Goncalves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goncalves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goncalves backs up against the cage.
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve managing to block the knees to the body from Goncalves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dilon Goncalves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steve connects with a high kick.
Goncalves slips a jab from Steve.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Goncalves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Goncalves got wobbled bad by a big combination! Steve presses forward with punches and knees until Goncalves stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Goncalves closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Steve!
Our winner, Brock Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 3727 p4p, 370 weight class) and Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 6595 p4p, 512 weight class). Dead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death March - Motionless in White. Polyanskiy has chosen Oxxxymiron - Signs of life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead rushes Polyanskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polyanskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy - that landed with a thud.
Polyanskiy has clasped his hands together around Dead's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Polyanskiy not doing much here.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead wants to improve his position but Polyanskiy is controlling well.
Dead is looking to control Polyanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?
Dead is trying to stand back up but Polyanskiy is controlling him
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from improving his position.
Polyanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Dead is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dead gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Polyanskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polyanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Polyanskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Polyanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Polyanskiy 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.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dead tries to clinch there but Polyanskiy circles away.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Polyanskiy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily.
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Dead looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dead wants to stand up but Polyanskiy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dead is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dead in particular looking to stall.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead wants to pass to mount but Polyanskiy is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily.
Dead controlling the action here.
Dead is trying to control. Polyanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead is pressing down on Polyanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polyanskiy is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dead is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Polyanskiy manages to get to full guard.
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polyanskiy looking to control.
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
Dead tries to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Polyanskiy is retaining full guard.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dead gets to his feet - Polyanskiy follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dead is looking to clinch but Polyanskiy is avoiding it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Polyanskiy scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead throws a right and a left that Polyanskiy avoids nicely.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polyanskiy lands an overhand right.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polyanskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Polyanskiy feints the counter takedown.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Dead tries to clinch but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dead moves into the clinch.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead jumps guard but Polyanskiy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dead working aggressively here.
A short right from Polyanskiy on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy - that landed with a thud.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polyanskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Polyanskiy is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is working Dead over against the cage.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Polyanskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Polyanskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polyanskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Polyanskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Polyanskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polyanskiy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab lands there for Dead.
Polyanskiy misses with a looping right.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Polyanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dead kicks Polyanskiy off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polyanskiy connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Polyanskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead tries to clinch up but Polyanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Polyanskiy lands a head shot.
Dead misses with a left hand
so Polyanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead wants to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling the position.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polyanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead thows a body kick. Polyanskiy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Polyanskiy slips the punch.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead lands a body shot.
Polyanskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Polyanskiy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dead!
Dead is trying to improve his position.
Polyanskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Dead is working hard here to advance position.
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alex Polyanskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead pushes Polyanskiy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polyanskiy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Polyanskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dead is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Polyanskiy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polyanskiy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Dead trying to hold on to Polyanskiy's head to control him but Polyanskiy postures up.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from improving his position.
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polyanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead moves into full guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy postures up.
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Polyanskiy 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.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dead is trying to control the position but Polyanskiy postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polyanskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Dead off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polyanskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polyanskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dead wants to clinch.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Alex Polyanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dead avoids the head kick by Polyanskiy.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polyanskiy tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polyanskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polyanskiy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dead to the ground. Polyanskiy is now in Dead's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead is looking for a triangle but Polyanskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Polyanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polyanskiy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
After winning the bout, Alex Polyanskiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 1624 p4p, 210 weight class) and Patrick Cleary (ranked 2829 p4p, 329 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Midnight City - By: M83. 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.
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleary moves away from the strike by Batts.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Cleary moved out of range nicely.
Cleary moves away from the strike by Batts.
Cleary tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Batts takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
Batts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Cleary moved out of range nicely.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batts as he jumps to the side.
Batts lands a head shot.
A jab from Batts misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts misses with a body shot.
Cleary throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Batts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cleary is in Batts's guard.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleary controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Batts is keeping the position.
Cleary pushes down on Batts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cleary is nestled in close to Batts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Batts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Batts.
Batts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Batts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.
Batts controlling the position.
Batts looking to control but Cleary passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cleary wants to free his trapped foot but Batts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Batts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cleary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cleary's back!
Batts connects with a big shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary is trying to remain composed but Batts is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cleary staying busy and making it hard for Batts to control.
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Batts cracks Cleary with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cleary from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts not allowing Cleary to control his hands.
Cleary covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cleary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleary rolls, trying to escape but Batts keeps control of the position.
Batts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cleary defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Batts lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary breaks Batts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Batts controls Cleary momentarily but Cleary frees himself.
Cleary throws a big elbow that misses.
Batts trying to control the position.
Cleary told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cleary lands a couple of digs.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Batts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batts wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
Cleary pushing down on Batts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cleary is looking for a kimura here.
Batts holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts is trying to control but can't.
Cleary trying to control the action but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts is looking to improve his position.
Batts trying to control from the bottom.
Batts is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cleary lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cleary is looking for a kimura here.
Cleary is looking for a kimura but Batts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cleary on the side of the head.
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Good standup being displayed there by Batts as he connects with a hook.
Batts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick from Cleary lands but Batts takes it in his stride.
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
Batts throws a leg kick but Cleary checks it.
A jab from Batts misses.
Batts throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleary closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batts circles away.
Patrick Cleary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cleary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts connects with a crisp jab.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Batts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts looks to land a right hand but Cleary moved out of range.
Peter Batts is winning the standup battle so far.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cleary changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batts lands with a hook. Cleary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cleary shoots in for a double leg but Batts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cleary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batts tries to avoid it but Cleary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batts to the ground. Batts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts lands a nice looking body kick.
Batts throws an overhand right that lands on Cleary's shoulder, as Cleary tries to avoid the shot.
Batts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleary shoots for a double leg takedown but Batts sprawls well. He's pushed Cleary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batts sprawls well. Batts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary is breathing heavily.
Batts lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts misses with a looping right.
Cleary attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cleary feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Batts has his feet on Cleary's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Cleary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batts connects with a body shot that sends Cleary's belly button to the back.
A big right from Batts misses.
Batts fails to land with a series of punches.
Batts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Batts does it's job there.
Batts catches Cleary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batts misses with a body shot.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Batts avoids it easily.
Batts throws a leg kick which misses Cleary's front leg but catches the back leg as Cleary tries to avoid it.
Batts misses with an uppercut.
Batts throws out a loose jab but Cleary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Batts avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary shoots in and gets a takedown into Batts's guard.
Batts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Batts is trying to keep Cleary in close.
Batts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleary is one step ahead there.
Cleary trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Cleary slips nicely into half guard.
Cleary is looking to advance position but Batts won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batts keeping control of the position.
Cleary is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batts tries to get to full guard but Cleary has control of the leg.
Cleary with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Batts is trying to get back to full guard.
Batts is not content to let Cleary control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Batts cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Cleary feints the counter takedown.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cleary under the eye.
Cleary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batts misses with a hook. Cleary ducked under it nicely.
Cleary shoots for a takedown but Batts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Cleary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleary's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Batts shows good takedown defense.
Batts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batts defends it well.
Batts throws a hook but Cleary avoids it easily.
Cleary tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Cleary ducks down to avoid it.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Cleary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batts.
Batts misses with a straight left.
Batts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batts lands a lovely overhand right.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary darts in looking for a takedown but Batts gets double underhooks and turns Cleary into the cage.
Peter Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Batts digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Batts misses the jab.
Cleary looks for a takedown but Batts sprawls well.
Cleary shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Batts's guard.
Cleary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peter Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleary lands a couple of elbows.
Batts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cleary.
Batts pulls Cleary in close to prevent any damage.
Cleary throws a big right hand that misses.
Batts wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is stalling in the full guard.
Cleary distracts Batts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Batts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Batts managing to control the position.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleary wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cleary is defended easily by Batts.
That's four 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.
Batts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Batts misses with a leg kick
and Cleary counters with a nice double leg into side control. Batts won't be happy with that.
Cleary tries for a kimura but Batts is defending well.
Batts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Batts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cleary lands some shots froms side control.
Batts tries to bench press Cleary off him but Cleary keeps the position.
Cleary in side control, throwing shots but Batts defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Batts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batts, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Batts!
Peter Batts bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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