EFC 41: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirby Puckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder comes to the cage accompanied by Supernatural Ass Pounder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pounder
vs
Puckett

186 cm
26
260 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

197 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirby Puckett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puckett.
Pounder ducks under a wild hook from Puckett.
Some wild striking there from Puckett.
A jab from Puckett misses.
The fighters circling - Puckett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puckett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puckett misses with a straight left.
A big right from Puckett misses.
Puckett throws a hook to the side of Pounder's head but Pounder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puckett misses with a straight left.
Puckett throws a looping overhand right but Pounder ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder moves away from the strike by Puckett.
Puckett throws a looping overhand right but Pounder ducks down to avoid it.
Puckett misses with a straight left.
Pounder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puckett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puckett looks to land a right hand but Pounder moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pounder.
Puckett misses with a jab to the body

and Pounder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Pounder seems to be looking for submissions.
Puckett is refusing to be controlled, as Pounder sits in half guard.

Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pounder trying to control from half guard but Puckett is working away.

Pounder seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Puckett wants to improve his position but Pounder is controlling well.

Pounder is trying to work for a kimura but Puckett is defending well.

Pounder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Puckett is trying to stand up here but Pounder is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounder throwing shots but Puckett is blocking nicely.
Pounder stops Puckett from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Pounder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puckett did well to prevent Pounder getting side control.
Pounder wants to free his trapped foot but Puckett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pounder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Puckett is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Puckett looks gassed!
Puckett is trying to reverse the position but instead Pounder has taken his back - oops!

Pounder has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Puckett is in real trouble here. Pounder gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Puckett is tapping out! Pounder wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Pounder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javaris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillipe Render is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Render

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javaris Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillipe Render!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Render shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Render wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Render wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Render gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Render counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.

Jackson working for a triangle but Render defends it easily.
Jackson wants to stand but Render is controlling the position.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Render controlling him for the moment.
Render trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Render stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson has his takedown stuffed

and Render counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Render looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Render trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Render avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Render trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Render lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Render pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Render has taken his back!
Jackson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Render to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Render.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Render.
Jackson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Render won't let him.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Render throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Render 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.
Jackson manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Render is now in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillipe Render dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Render shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Render accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Render trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Render is one step ahead there.
Render in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Render wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Render wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Render trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Render lands with a heel strike from the guard.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Render is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Render manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Render's guard.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up.

Render is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Render tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Render is controlling the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Render from controlling successfully.
Render tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Render decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Render counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Render looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Render.

Render looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Render throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Render loaded up on that one.
Jackson reaches up to try and control the position but Render seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jackson rolls and tries to escape and now Render has his back!

Render is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jackson for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillipe Render showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jackson is looking to clinch but Render is avoiding it.

Render scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Render pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Render pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Render has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Render throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phillipe Render has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Render is controlling well.

Render is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Render eventually gives up the hold.
Render seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Render takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Render decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Render from controlling successfully.

Render stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

Render gets a takedown into half guard.
Render thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Render looking to pass the guard.
Render trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Render wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Render isn't so interested in that idea.

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

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.
Render is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Render is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to control but Render is working from the bottom.
Render wants to sweep but no luck.
Render is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Javaris Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillipe Render is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Render slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillipe Render comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Render 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillipe Render!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lincon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lincon James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

James
vs
Perry

175 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
137 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Perry!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James wants to clinch.

Perry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Perry getting side control.
James tries to roll over but Perry keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James moves into full guard.
Perry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Perry wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Perry distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Perry's head and hops out.
Perry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lincon James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws a series of punches but Perry avoids them all with ease.
James misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perry there as he acknowledges the shot.
James punishes Perry's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from James as Perry shoots in.
A punch combination from James misses.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Perry.

Perry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perry wants to pass the guard but James is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perry lands a nice short elbow.
Perry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perry passes to full mount!
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Perry landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James can't escape the position.
Perry landing strikes, looking to finish!
James is bucking up trying to escape but Perry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
James taking shots to the head.
James is in a horrible position here. Perry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Perry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Perry scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish James?
Perry trying to control but James is having none of it.
Perry has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James lands a nice looking body shot.

Perry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Perry lands a couple of elbows.

James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perry won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James has control of Perry's left arm, preventing Perry from doing any damage.
Perry working some strikes from top position.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Perry scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perry prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Perry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perry is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Perry won't allow James to sweep him here.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perry has a takedown stuffed.
Lincon James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perry tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perry somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.
Lincon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Perry.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.
James lands with a straight right. Perry didn't see that one coming.
Perry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

James has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has had enough of the clinch but Perry keeps him there for the moment.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perry has him pressed against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch but Perry keeps him there for the moment.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Perry is controlling him.
Perry tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
James lands a body punch.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James is looking to clinch but Perry is avoiding it.
Perry shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James cracks a nice hook into Perry's ribs.
A punch combination from James misses.
Some wild striking there from James.
Perry slips under a jab from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Perry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincon James 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!

Perry shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James lands a nice hook to Perry's body. Perry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
James digs a good body shot into Perry's ribs.
James throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James misses the shot to the body.
James lands a jab.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Perry. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincon James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Perry.
A combination from James does no damage.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perry off and has taken his back!
Perry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. James controlling the positon.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Perry covers up after that shot from James.
Perry is keeping busy.
James controlling from the back.
Perry is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. James controlling the positon.
James tries to keep control of the position but Perry is staying busy.
Perry manages to reverse the position and now he's in James's guard. Nice work there by Perry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lincon James.

Perry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perry is looking to advance position but James has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is in all sorts of trouble here.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perry can't escape the position.
James controlling from the full mount.

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.
James looking to control but Perry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perry is in all sorts of trouble here.
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lincon James.

Perry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James is looking for a sweep.
Perry working the ground and pound.

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 Lincon James.
I think James 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincon James!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jace Redred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jace Redred has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Redred
vs
Ryder

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
169 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jace Redred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ryder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryder showed some decent athleticism there.
Redred wants to control but Ryder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryder working Redred over with strikes.
Redred is trying to get back to full guard.
Redred is trying to maintain the position but Ryder is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redred. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redred on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Redred won't allow Ryder to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redred works his way to full guard. Good work.

Redred throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryder escapes and throws Redred's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Redred is looking to reverse the position.
Ryder lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redred keeps working.
Ryder throwing strikes but Redred manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Redred is looking to take a break and control but Ryder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder tries to buck Redred off but Redred is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryder is pressing down on Redred's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redred trying to control but Ryder is working from the bottom.
Redred is pushing down on Ryder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryder is fighting to maintain full guard but Redred has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redred trying to control from Ryder's half guard. Ryder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redred wants to control from the top but Ryder keeps moving.
Redred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryder is keeping the position for now.
Redred throws and elbow that misses. Ryder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redred's guard. Nice move by Ryder!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Ryder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

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

Redred has his foot on Ryder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryder works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redred avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryder is in close to Redred's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redred can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Redred pushes Ryder off looking to stand but Ryder dives back in and keeps control.
Jacob Ryder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Redred keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder lands with a punch from half guard.
Redred trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redred on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryder drops an elbow to the side of Redred's head.
Ryder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Redred is staying active underneath Ryder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryder working over Redred with some ground and pound. Redred looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Ryder thows a huge punch but Redred dodges it nicely.
Ryder stops Redred from getting back to his feet.
Ryder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redred looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryder is thwarting Redred's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ryder gets the takedown into side control.
Ryder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Redred regains half guard.
Ryder working over Redred with some ground and pound. Redred looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redred has hold of Ryder's hands but Ryder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryder drops an elbow to the side of Redred's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder drops an elbow to the side of Redred's head.
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redred trying to control here.
Redred keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redred manages to get to full guard.
Ryder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Redred throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Redred looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ryder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Redred is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redred on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redred has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryder is working away from the top position though.
Redred taking some punishment here, with Ryder in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Ryder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ryder feints and as Redred raises his hands in defense, Ryder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryder throws and elbow that misses. Redred uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryder's guard. Nice move by Redred!
Redred looking to pass the guard.
Ryder looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryder, not yet.
Ryder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redred's guard.
Ryder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redred is looking to stand up but Ryder isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redred works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redred is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redred avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryder throws a strike but Redred rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Redred won't allow Ryder to sweep him here.
Jacob Ryder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redred wants to pass the guard but Ryder is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ryder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redred sprawls well initially but Ryder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redred is trying to maintain the position but Ryder is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacob Ryder.
Redred tries to clinch up but Ryder circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryder swats away the attempt to clinch by Redred.
Redred tries to clinch there but Ryder circles away.
Ryder swats away the attempt to clinch by Redred.
Redred closes the distance and clinches up with Ryder, looking for a takedown. Redred pushes Ryder against the cage but Ryder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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.
Redred is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redred misses with a takedown attempt - Ryder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Redred jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ryder feints and as Redred raises his hands in defense, Ryder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryder stopping the sweep attempt from Redred.
Ryder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Ryder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryder 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Ryder!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Miller
vs
Smith

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
224 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Smith lands.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
Smith cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Miller is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Miller is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Vasquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Vasquez

180 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vasquez will feel that in the morning.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vasquez!

Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Vasquez is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez is trying to escape the mount but Silva keeps good control and instead manages to take Vasquez's back.
Silva wants to control but Vasquez is keeping busy.

Silva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Vasquez is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grabowski comes to the cage accompanied by Roar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grabowski
vs
Vega

195 cm
22
286 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
285 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Vega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Grabowski loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Vega has a takedown stuffed.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabowski misses with a straight right.

Grabowski cracks Vega with an uppercut from hell and Vega crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Grabowski's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Vega is rocked!

It looks like Ronald Vega has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
Vega is still in real trouble! Can Grabowski finish him?
Grabowski postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Vega's head off the mat! Vega is out! He's out! Grabowski jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damian Grabowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snowman Nosnom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira has chosen The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Minotauro Nogueira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nosnom
vs
Nogueira

174 cm
24
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
27
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snowman Nosnom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minotauro Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nogueira has Nosnom up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nosnom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nogueira looking for a takedown.

Nosnom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nogueira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Nogueira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Nosnom is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nogueira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nogueira for a finish.
Nosnom keeps control of the position as Nogueira tries to break free.

Nosnom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nogueira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Nosnom looking to break Nogueira's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nogueira remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nosnom will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nogueira trying to control the action but Nosnom just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nosnom looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Nogueira taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snowman Nosnom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slinky McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fairtex
vs
McDougle

181 cm
21
171 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
162 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slinky McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDougle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDougle controlling from side mount.
I looks like McDougle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McDougle is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairtex is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex is working hard here to advance position.
McDougle lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to reverse the position.
Fairtex looking for a sweep but McDougle has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McDougle lands a big shot there that rocks Fairtex but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fairtex is desperately trying to improve his position but McDougle has a good base and remains in mount.
Fairtex wants to hold on but McDougle pushes him away.
Fairtex is desperately trying to improve his position but McDougle has a good base and remains in mount.
Fairtex takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDougle tries to control but Fairtex wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McDougle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fairtex hang on?
McDougle working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fairtex wants to control but McDougle is having none of it.
Fairtex can't escape the position.
Fairtex tries to hold on but McDougle postures up.
McDougle tries to control but Fairtex wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDougle working the ground and pound effectively.
McDougle working the ground and pound effectively.
McDougle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fairtex is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is bucking up trying to escape but McDougle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Fairtex is rocked!
McDougle controlling his opponent.
Oh Fairtex is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDougle scoring with strikes but Fairtex is staying in there.
McDougle drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fairtex! More shots from McDougle and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slinky McDougle! Slinky McDougle retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Romerez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!On his way into the cage it seems that George Chavalo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George Chavalo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Chavalo
vs
Romerez

190 cm
21
204 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
192 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

JL Fightwear - .:. $14.99 SALE on EVERY THANG .:.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Romerez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romerez.
Chavalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavalo lands with a straight right. Romerez didn't see that one coming.
Romerez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavalo swivels and escapes.
Chavalo tries to land a leg kick but Romerez saw it coming and moves away.

Chavalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romerez, pushing him back against the cage.
Romerez has Chavalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
George Chavalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Romerez.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chavalo.
Romerez looks gassed!
Chavalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavalo controlling the action here for a moment.
Chavalo presses Romerez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavalo digs a right hand into Romerez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romerez's gas tank.
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavalo.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavalo.
Nice body punch from Chavalo - that landed with a thud.
Chavalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romerez or not.
Nice body punch from Chavalo.
Chavalo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romerez up against the cage.
Chavalo scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Chavalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo pushes Romerez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chavalo is working Romerez over against the cage.
Romerez tries to pull guard but Chavalo won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavalo.
A right hand to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo presses Romerez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Chavalo.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo presses Romerez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavalo is leaning against Romerez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chavalo presses Romerez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavalo is leaning against Romerez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chavalo scores with a hook to the body.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavalo.
Chavalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavalo.
Chavalo scores with a shot to the side of Romerez's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavalo.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavalo.
Chavalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romerez.
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chavalo slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chavalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavalo pushes Romerez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chavalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romerez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romerez.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chavalo gets underhooks to prevent Romerez's takedown attempt.
Chavalo is working Romerez over against the cage.
Chavalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chavalo is leaning against Romerez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chavalo lands with a light punch inside.
Romerez tries to work over Chavalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Romerez jumps guard.
Romerez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chavalo is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo wants to pass the guard but Romerez is defending well.
Chavalo prevents Romerez from improving his position.

Chavalo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romerez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Chavalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Romerez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chavalo circles away.
Chavalo lands with a cross.
Chavalo digs a good body shot into Romerez's ribs.
Chavalo tries a low kick but Romerez avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romerez.
Chavalo looks to land a body kick but Romerez moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Chavalo as Romerez shoots in.
George Chavalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Romerez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romerez.
Romerez shoots in but Chavalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chavalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romerez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romerez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chavalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Romerez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Chavalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavalo throws a head kick but Romerez moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romerez scores with a takedown into Chavalo's guard.
Romerez is breathing heavily.

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

Romerez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chavalo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chavalo has escaped and now he's on top!

Chavalo gets to his feet - Romerez follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo connects with a body shot.
Romerez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chavalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Chavalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romerez, pushing him back against the cage.
Romerez wants a takedown.
George Chavalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavalo tries to work over Romerez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romerez's elbow.
Romerez being controlled against the cage.
Chavalo lands a body shot.
Chavalo pushes Romerez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chavalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romerez's elbow.
Romerez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chavalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Romerez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chavalo lands a body punch.
Chavalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romerez.
A short body shot lands from Chavalo as the two fighters clinch.
Chavalo pushes Romerez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romerez.
Chavalo slowing the pace effectively.
Romerez jumps guard but Chavalo stands there with Romerez around his waist. Romerez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavalo presses Romerez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Chavalo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Romerez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chavalo scores with a jab to the head.
Chavalo connects with a crisp jab.
Romerez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavalo misses with a looping left.
Romerez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Romerez. Romerez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romerez fails with the takedown.
Chavalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romerez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chavalo tries to clinch up.
Romerez blocks a head kick by Chavalo.
Chavalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romerez.
Chavalo misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romerez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chavalo can pounce on him.
Chavalo scores with a jab to the body.
Chavalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romerez's hands.
Chavalo lands a jab.
Chavalo throws out a loose jab but Romerez uses good head movement to avoid it.

Romerez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chavalo is pressing down on Romerez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Romerez advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romerez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chavalo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Romerez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Romerez! Sergio Romerez retains his middleweight title!