GC 501: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Hernandez (ranked 3689 p4p, 3020 weight class) and Veigar Kujawski (ranked 462 p4p, 396 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Machete. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hernandez
vs
Kujawski

181 cm
25
170
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
170
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxi Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kujawski misses with a looping left.
Kujawski throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kujawski misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hernandez.
Kujawski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kujawski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head.
Kujawski throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kujawski misses with a left hand
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kujawski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Kujawski misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses

and Kujawski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Kujawski wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kujawski stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez has his hands on Kujawski's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez continues to stall.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Hernandez trying to control but Kujawski is working from the bottom.

Kujawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Kujawski trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushing down on Kujawski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernandez slows the pace down in half guard.
Kujawski is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Kujawski works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.

Kujawski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
Hernandez prevents Kujawski from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kujawski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kujawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.

Kujawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kujawski has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Kujawski is keeping the position.
Kujawski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Veigar Kujawski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kujawski is just out of range.
Kujawski fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kujawski moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kujawski fails with the takedown.
And Hernandez counters with a quick kick to the body but Kujawski blocks it.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Kujawski moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kujawski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Maxi Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Kujawski walks into a left hand.
Kujawski looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kujawski throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kujawski blocks the leg kick.
Kujawski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kujawski lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maxi Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veigar Kujawski.
Kujawski misses with an uppercut.
Kujawski just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kujawski there.
Kujawski throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kujawski misses with a hook.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Kujawski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kujawski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kujawski. Those never looked like landing.
Kujawski looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Kujawski.
Kujawski misses with a hook
and Kujawski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kujawski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Kujawski looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Kujawski looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maxi Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kujawski throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kujawski.
It looked like Hernandez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Kujawski's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Kujawski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez slips a jab from Kujawski.
Kujawski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a swing at Kujawski's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kujawski.
Kujawski misses with a takedown
and Hernandez counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kujawski.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kujawski misses with a left hand
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Kujawski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kujawski misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Kujawski.
Kujawski blocks a leg kick.
Kujawski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Kujawski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kujawski loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Kujawski misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kujawski loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
A big right from Kujawski misses.
Kujawski throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Kujawski as he checks the leg kick.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Kujawski saw that one coming.
Kujawski throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kujawski throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Kujawski.
Hernandez walks into a stiff left hand from Kujawski.
Kujawski misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veigar Kujawski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kujawski lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kujawski throws an off balance right hand
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Kujawski moved out of range.
Kujawski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kujawski somewhat.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kujawski to score with a decent uppercut.
Kujawski throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Veigar Kujawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Kujawski lands.
Kujawski looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kujawski misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kujawski throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kujawski is just out of range.
Kujawski misses with a straight left.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Hernandez motions for Kujawski to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kujawski misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kujawski misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Kujawski misses with a straight right.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Kujawski scores with a jab to the head.
Kujawski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kujawski misses with a left hand
and Hernandez counters with a good low kick that Kujawski was not able to check.
Maxi Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujawski looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Kujawski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez takes a swing at Kujawski's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kujawski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kujawski lands a lovely overhand right.
Kujawski misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kujawski is rocked!
Kujawski swinging wildly here.
Kujawski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Maxi Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veigar Kujawski.
Kujawski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez throws a monster overhand right that drops Kujawski! Hernandez follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxi Hernandez!
Maxi Hernandez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 1434 p4p, 1221 weight class) and Calvin Deane (ranked 82 p4p, 73 weight class). Deane has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Giantslayer
vs
Deane

150 cm
35
265
16 - 4 - 0

194 cm
25
272
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fantasy Threads

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Giantslayer gets a double leg takedown into Deane's guard.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantslayer is fighting to break Deane's control of his arms but Deane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Deane is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giantslayer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer trying to control but Deane is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer passes into half guard.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deane tries to get to full guard but Giantslayer has control of the leg.
Giantslayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deane is holding on to half guard well.
Giantslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giantslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantslayer.
Deane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giantslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer wants to take a breather but Deane is having none of it.
Deane moves into full guard.
Giantslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Giantslayer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Giantslayer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giantslayer throws an elbow that misses. Deane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giantslayer's guard. Nice move by Deane!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giantslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Deane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giantslayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giantslayer keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Giantslayer has wrist control.
Giantslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giantslayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Giantslayer wants to get back to his feet but Deane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Deane gets a double leg takedown into Giantslayer's guard.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deane wants to control from the top but Giantslayer keeps moving.
Deane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.
Giantslayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deane throws a strike but Giantslayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Giantslayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Giantslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giantslayer's guard.

Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giantslayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwalin Giantslayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwalin Giantslayer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Deane shoots in and gets a takedown into Giantslayer's guard.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane works over Giantslayer with some ground and pound from guard.
Deane chips away with some ground and pound.

Dwalin Giantslayer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Deane trying to control but Giantslayer is working from the bottom.
Giantslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deane is one step ahead there.
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jeez, Dwalin Giantslayer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwalin Giantslayer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Ignatiev (ranked 2965 p4p, 3135 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 357 p4p, 372 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ignatiev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beats That. 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.

Ignatiev
vs
Asmundsen

187 cm
24
192
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
40
190
28 - 28 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Urban Fighter

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Ignatiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen wants to land a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Asmundsen takes one to the chin there.
Asmundsen shoots in for a double leg but Ignatiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Ignatiev avoids it easily.

Asmundsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ignatiev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Asmundsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Ignatiev back against the cage.
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!
Ignatiev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a body shot.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatiev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.

Ignatiev breaks the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a low kick as Ignatiev jumps back.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut.
Asmundsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen misses with a looping right.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick
and Ignatiev counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a right hook to the body.
Asmundsen wants to land a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
Nikolai Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatiev with a nice calf kick.
Asmundsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asmundsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Asmundsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Ignatiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatiev's head.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Ignatiev is having none of it.

Asmundsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asmundsen.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev wants to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asmundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Asmundsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Asmundsen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ignatiev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ignatiev controlling the position.
Asmundsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ignatiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ignatiev pulls Asmundsen in close to prevent any damage.
Asmundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Ignatiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asmundsen scores with a leg kick.
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatiev lands with a nice body punch.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Asmundsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ignatiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ignatiev is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ignatiev tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Asmundsen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ignatiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatiev wants to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ignatiev dodges the ground and pound from Asmundsen.
Ignatiev struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but Ignatiev is working away.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Asmundsen crashes against the mat.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asmundsen wants to control but Ignatiev is keeping him busy.
Ignatiev is trying to get back to half guard.

Asmundsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Asmundsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asmundsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen misses with the ground and pound.
Asmundsen looks up at the clock and then as Ignatiev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Asmundsen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Ignatiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asmundsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Asmundsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignatiev, who protects the arm well.
Asmundsen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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.
Ignatiev is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Ignatiev holds on to Asmundsen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ignatiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ignatiev is looking to reverse the position.
Asmundsen working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Ignatiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asmundsen working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ignatiev throws a hook but Asmundsen blocks it.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Asmundsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asmundsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatiev defends well and Asmundsen ends up having to push Ignatiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick
and Asmundsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Asmundsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ignatiev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen throws a front kick aimed at Ignatiev's knee but Ignatiev avoids it well.
Ignatiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Asmundsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ignatiev on his heels. He'll look to pass Ignatiev's guard now, I'm sure.

Ignatiev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatiev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asmundsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ignatiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ignatiev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ignatiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ignatiev as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Asmundsen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ignatiev.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Ignatiev lands with a left to the head.
Nikolai Ignatiev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
Asmundsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ignatiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatiev cracks Asmundsen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Asmundsen falls backwards against the cage. Ignatiev follows up with more strikes that drop Asmundsen to his knees. Ignatiev keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Asmundsen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Ignatiev!
Nikolai Ignatiev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.