Arsenal 2: Proving Grounds PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chihuahua comes to the ring accompanied by Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as bj bain enters the ring!

Chihuahua
vs
bain

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chihuahua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bj bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chihuahua throws a looping overhand right but bain ducks down to avoid it.
A left and a right from bain both land. Nice combination.
bain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chihuahua looks to land a left hand but bain moved out of range nicely.
bain lands with a nice combination. Chihuahua backs away looking to recover.
bain is looking to land body kicks.
bain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws a left that rocks bain and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chihuahua dives into side control, looking to finish! Can bain regain composure!

It looks like bj bain has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chihuahua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chihuahua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
bain tries to improve position but can't.
bain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chihuahua's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

bain actively working from the bottom here.
Chihuahua stops bain from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bain actively working from the bottom here.
Chihuahua tries to pass the half guard into mount. bain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua scores with a jab to the jaw.

That has opened up bj bain's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
bain shoots in and drives through. Chihuahua sprawls well.
bain looks gassed!
bain slips a straight right by Chihuahua.
Horrible takedown by bain or perhaps it was just good defense by Chihuahua which made him look bad.
El Chihuahua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bj bain.
Chihuahua waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract bain.
Chihuahua throws a big overhand right that connects, sending bain tumbling to the canvas!

bain is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
bain has a closed guard, preventing Chihuahua from standing up.

bain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chihuahua passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua is taking a breather. bain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

bain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

bain is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Chihuahua pulls his head out easily.
Chihuahua is controlling the pace.
bain is looking for a sweep. Chihuahua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua wants to stand but bain has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bain throws a series of punches but Chihuahua avoids them all with ease.
Chihuahua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Chihuahua. No joy for bain on that attempt.
Chihuahua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
bain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chihuahua as he avoids it easily.
bain shoots in and drives through. Chihuahua sprawls well.
bain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chihuahua swivels and escapes.

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.
Chihuahua jabs bain right on the nose. bain blinks but takes it well.

The cut above bj bain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chihuahua swinging wilding here.
Chihuahua just misses with a punch to the body.
Chihuahua misses with a hook. bain ducked under it nicely.
bain closes the distance and clinches up with Chihuahua, looking for a takedown. bain pushes Chihuahua against the ropes but Chihuahua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
bain ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.

bain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

bain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chihuahua has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chihuahua!
Chihuahua tries to stand but bain is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

bain is looking for a triangle but Chihuahua pushes his legs off easily.

bain has his foot on Chihuahua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chihuahua works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Chihuahua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on bj bain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chihuahua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chihuahua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
bain keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Chihuahua as bain shoots in.
bain tries for a takedown but Chihuahua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chihuahua is fending him off so far but bain persists. Nope, Chihuahua circles away and we're back to standing.
El Chihuahua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bj bain.
Chihuahua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chihuahua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by bain.
Chihuahua lands a nice shot that snaps bain's head back.
bain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chihuahua throws a hook but bain avoids it easily.
bain tries for a takedown but Chihuahua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bain takes one on the button.
Chihuahua throws a big shot that misses.
Chihuahua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chihuahua misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chihuahua looks to throw the jab but bain is out of range.
Chihuahua waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract bain.
bain shoots in but Chihuahua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bain shoots for a double leg takedown but Chihuahua sprawls well. He's pushed bain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chihuahua.
El Chihuahua is winning the standup battle so far.
bain ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua looks to land a right hand but bain moved out of range.
Chihuahua stuffs the takedown.
Chihuahua throws a jab when bain was well out of range.
Jab by Chihuahua.
bain closes the distance and clinches up with Chihuahua, looking for a takedown. bain pushes Chihuahua against the ropes but Chihuahua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chihuahua misses the jab.
Chihuahua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chihuahua misses with a double jab.
Chihuahua misses with a hook. bain ducked under it nicely.
Chihuahua stuffs the takedown.
bain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chihuahua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chihuahua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chihuahua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chihuahua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chihuahua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chihuahua jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua throws a looping overhand right but bain ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. bain catches Chihuahua right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Chihuahua. No joy for bain on that attempt.
bj bain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chihuahua blocks a head kick by bain.
Chihuahua misses with an uppercut.
bain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chihuahua scores with a nice strike.
bain shoots in but Chihuahua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bain staying out of range there.
A jab from Chihuahua finds it's way through bain's defenses.
bain connects with a single shot there.
Chihuahua throws a hook to the side of bain's head but bain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Chihuahua forces bain back against the ropes and clinches.

Chihuahua manages to break the clinch.
Chihuahua misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Chihuahua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
bain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chihuahua's waist but Chihuahua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bain off to one side.
bain fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain throws a one two combo.
bain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chihuahua moves out of range of the body kick from bain.
Chihuahua slips a jab and a cross from bain.
bain lands with a nice combination. Chihuahua backs away looking to recover.
bain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chihuahua throws out the jab.
bain fails with the takedown.
Chihuahua misses with a hook.
bain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chihuahua's hands.
bain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Chihuahua as bain shoots in.
Chihuahua throws the left hand but bain avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Chihuahua. That snapped bain's head back.
bain ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
bain shoots for a takedown but Chihuahua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chihuahua throws out a loose jab but bain uses good head movement to avoid it.
bain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chihuahua looks to score with a jab to the body but bain is just out of range.
bain ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
A jab from Chihuahua misses.
Nice takedown defense from Chihuahua. No joy for bain on that attempt.
bain ducks right into an uppercut from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but bain moves away.
bj bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chihuahua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bain.
bain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bain shoots in but Chihuahua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chihuahua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chihuahua looks to throw the jab but bain is out of range.
bain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chihuahua swivels and escapes.
Chihuahua lands a jab to the nose.
Chihuahua missing with a left hand there. bain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for bain. That snapped Chihuahua's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Chihuahua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on bj bain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A combination from bain does no damage.
bain defending well as Chihuahua loads up on a big left hand.
bain shoots in looking for a takedown. Chihuahua tries to sprawl out of it but bain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chihuahua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chihuahua just misses with a punch to the body.
Chihuahua throws a hook but bain blocks it.
Chihuahua misses with a two punch combination.
bain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chihuahua.
bain moves out of range as Chihuahua strikes.
bain slips a jab from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua stuffs the takedown attempt from bain. bain gets slowly back to his feet.
Chihuahua just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chihuahua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from bain.
bain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chihuahua.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
bain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
bain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chihuahua misses with a straight left.
bain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Chihuahua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bj bain.
Chihuahua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from bain.

bain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

bain tries for a kimura but Chihuahua is defending well.
bain working the ground and pound but Chihuahua is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from bain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chihuahua is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

bain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

bain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chihuahua, who protects the arm well.

bain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chihuahua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chihuahua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chihuahua misses with a combination
and bain counters with a left and a right that stings Chihuahua.
bain throws a series of strikes that have Chihuahua backpedaling.
bain fails with a takedown attempt.
bain misses with a jab, cross combination.
bain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chihuahua is fending him off so far but bain persists. Nope, Chihuahua circles away and we're back to standing.
bain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chihuahua throws out a loose jab but bain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chihuahua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
bain throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain dodges the punch combination from Chihuahua.
bain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Chihuahua misses.
Chihuahua throws a jab when bain was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chihuahua misses the target.
El Chihuahua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bain fails with the takedown.
Chihuahua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but bain moves away.
Chihuahua misses with a few strikes there.
bain tries for a takedown but Chihuahua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Chihuahua.

bain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chihuahua!
Chihuahua is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
bj bain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chihuahua 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Chihuahua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

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

Browne
vs
Abaya

184 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Abaya!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Browne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Browne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Browne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Browne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abaya as he jumps to the side.
Abaya lands a with a good body shot.
Abaya moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Browne goes down! Can Abaya finish him!?

Browne is rocked!

It looks like John Browne has been cut.
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!
Browne tries to strike from the bottom.
Oh Browne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abaya content to stall in guard here.
Browne wants to stand up but Abaya is controlling him.
Browne seems to have got his legs back now.
Browne is breathing heavily.
Abaya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abaya wants to get up but he can't break Browne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaya preventing the sweep.

Abaya gets to his feet. Browne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abaya lands a jab to Browne's midsection.
Browne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abaya.
Abaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Browne is fending him off so far but Abaya persists. Nope, Browne circles away and we're back to standing.
Abaya connects with a crisp jab.
Abaya cracks Browne with an open hand slap.
Abaya drops Browne with a naaaaasty hook - Browne is in real trouble here! Abaya dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Abaya!

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 Kevin Lumberjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Von Deusenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumberjack's entrance music is Have you ever been Mellow?. A fine choice. Kevin Lumberjack looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Lumberjack
vs
Von Deusenberg

175 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Lumberjack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ross Von Deusenberg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Deusenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Lumberjack circles away.
Von Deusenberg tries to clinch but Lumberjack moves out of range.

Lumberjack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Deusenberg, pushing him back against the ropes.
Von Deusenberg trying to land knees to the body.
Von Deusenberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lumberjack can't get the takedown.
Von Deusenberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Lumberjack jumps guard and drags Von Deusenberg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Von Deusenberg wants to stand but Lumberjack is controlling his posture from full guard.
Von Deusenberg wants to stand and escape but instead Lumberjack has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Von Deusenberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lumberjack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lumberjack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Deusenberg is looking to stand up but Lumberjack isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumberjack stands up over Von Deusenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Deusenberg wants to stand and escape but Lumberjack is having none of it.
Von Deusenberg has a closed guard, preventing Lumberjack from standing up.
Von Deusenberg wants to stand but Lumberjack is controlling the position.

Von Deusenberg pushes Lumberjack off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lumberjack is breathing heavily.
Von Deusenberg closes the distance but Lumberjack moves to the side

and Lumberjack counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Von Deusenberg.
Von Deusenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Deusenberg lands a left hand.
Von Deusenberg tries to land a knee to the head but Lumberjack blocks with his arms.
Von Deusenberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lumberjack blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Deusenberg trying to control the position but instead, Lumberjack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Deusenberg into the ropes.
Von Deusenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lumberjack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Deusenberg has him pressed against the ropes.

Lumberjack pulls guard.
Von Deusenberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lumberjack is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lumberjack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Deusenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lumberjack's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

Von Deusenberg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lumberjack, up you get!
Von Deusenberg clinches but Lumberjack breaks the clinch

and Lumberjack moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lumberjack.
Lumberjack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Deusenberg or not.
Von Deusenberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lumberjack blocks it with crossed arms.
Lumberjack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Deusenberg prevents it.
Lumberjack is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lumberjack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumberjack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Deusenberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lumberjack goes for a takedown attempt but Von Deusenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Deusenberg wants to clinch

and Lumberjack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lumberjack.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Deusenberg lands a nice elbow.
Von Deusenberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lumberjack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Deusenberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Deusenberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lumberjack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Deusenberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Von Deusenberg lands a knee to the head.
Von Deusenberg trying to land knees to the body.

Lumberjack has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Deusenberg regains guard immediately.

Von Deusenberg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Von Deusenberg is looking to clinch but Lumberjack is avoiding it.
Von Deusenberg tries to clinch but Lumberjack is having none of it.
Von Deusenberg tries to clinch up.

Lumberjack has Von Deusenberg up against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Deusenberg missing with knees to the body.
Von Deusenberg gets underhooks to prevent Lumberjack's takedown attempt.
Von Deusenberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Lumberjack will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Von Deusenberg wants to clinch but Lumberjack slips to the side

and Lumberjack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lumberjack.
Von Deusenberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lumberjack blocks it with crossed arms.

Lumberjack pulls guard.
Von Deusenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Deusenberg wants to stand but Lumberjack is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lumberjack striking off his back but it's not causing Von Deusenberg any problems.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lumberjack working for a triangle but Von Deusenberg defends it easily.
Von Deusenberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumberjack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Deusenberg is looking to stand up but Lumberjack won't let him.

Von Deusenberg gets to his feet - Lumberjack follows without any prompting.
Lumberjack circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lumberjack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A knee to the head by Von Deusenberg.
Von Deusenberg tries a knee to the head but Lumberjack blocks it.
Lumberjack is working for takedown but Von Deusenberg is calmly controlling the position for now.

Lumberjack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lumberjack manages to end up in side control.
Von Deusenberg tries to escape but Lumberjack is in control.
Von Deusenberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lumberjack connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Deusenberg wants to get back to his feet.

Lumberjack stands up.
Von Deusenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Deusenberg clinches but Lumberjack breaks the clinch

and Lumberjack counters by clinching up.
Von Deusenberg tries to land a knee to the head but Lumberjack blocks with his arms.
Lumberjack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Deusenberg tries to land a knee to the head but Lumberjack blocks with his arms.
Von Deusenberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Deusenberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Von Deusenberg - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Deusenberg.
Lumberjack is working for takedown but Von Deusenberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Deusenberg lands a nice elbow.
Von Deusenberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Deusenberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lumberjack decides to pull guard.
Lumberjack throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Von Deusenberg wants to get up but he can't break Lumberjack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lumberjack throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Von Deusenberg stands up and waves to Lumberjack to follow him.
Von Deusenberg darts in trying to clinch

and Lumberjack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Deusenberg's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Von Deusenberg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lumberjack off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Von Deusenberg closes the distance but Lumberjack moves to the side
and Lumberjack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Lumberjack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Deusenberg, pushing him back against the ropes.
Von Deusenberg scores with a shot to the side of Lumberjack's head.
Knees to the body from Von Deusenberg.
Lumberjack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Deusenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lumberjack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Deusenberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lumberjack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Deusenberg tries a knee to the head but Lumberjack blocks it.
Lumberjack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Deusenberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Lumberjack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Deusenberg misses with a knee strike.
Von Deusenberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Deusenberg gets underhooks to prevent Lumberjack's takedown attempt.
Lumberjack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lumberjack jumps guard but Von Deusenberg stands there with Lumberjack around his waist. Lumberjack gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Von Deusenberg tries to land a knee to the head but Lumberjack blocks with his arms.
Von Deusenberg pushes Lumberjack back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lumberjack has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Von Deusenberg is trying to keep an underhook but Lumberjack manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Lumberjack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Von Deusenberg tries to clinch but Lumberjack moves away

and Lumberjack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lumberjack.
Von Deusenberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Deusenberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lumberjack blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Deusenberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Deusenberg looking to stall.
Von Deusenberg missing with knees to the body.

Lumberjack is trying to trip Von Deusenberg. He has hold of a leg but Von Deusenberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lumberjack persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lumberjack prevents Von Deusenberg from getting back to his feet.
Lumberjack works over Von Deusenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Deusenberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lumberjack is controlling him.

Lumberjack stands and steps away. Von Deusenberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lumberjack rushes Von Deusenberg and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Von Deusenberg misses with a knee to the head.

Lumberjack has picked Von Deusenberg up - he's going for a ride! Lumberjack dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lumberjack prevents Von Deusenberg from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Deusenberg is refusing to be controlled, as Lumberjack sits in half guard.
Von Deusenberg is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, if Lumberjack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lumberjack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Von Deusenberg has one foot on Lumberjack's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kevin Lumberjack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Deusenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lumberjack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lumberjack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Von Deusenberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lumberjack blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Von Deusenberg.
Von Deusenberg trying to control the position but instead, Lumberjack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Deusenberg into the ropes.
Von Deusenberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Lumberjack avoids the damage to the body.
Von Deusenberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Lumberjack pulls guard successfully.
Von Deusenberg wants to stand but Lumberjack has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kevin Lumberjack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Deusenberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lumberjack throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Von Deusenberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Lumberjack looking for a guillotine here but Von Deusenberg defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Deusenberg wants to stand and escape but instead Lumberjack has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Von Deusenberg is looking to stand back up but Lumberjack counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Von Deusenberg.
Von Deusenberg is trying to stand up here but Lumberjack is controlling him well.
Lumberjack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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.
Lumberjack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ross Von Deusenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lumberjack prevents Von Deusenberg from standing back up.
Kevin Lumberjack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Deusenberg is trying to escape back to his feet but Lumberjack uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Von Deusenberg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Lumberjack decides to stand up, so the ref orders Von Deusenberg to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Lumberjack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lumberjack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Lumberjack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Clarke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Elliot
vs
Clarke

169 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 Hilo, Noel Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Clarke!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elliot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elliot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Elliot clinches.
Clarke stalls.
Elliot trying to stall but Clarke improves his position.
Elliot misses with a knee strike.
Clarke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clarke is struggling to control the position.
Elliot looking to throw knees to the head but Clarke is blocking nicely.
Elliot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot is trying to stall.
Elliot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clarke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elliot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clarke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliot prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elliot as Clarke tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Elliot is breathing heavily.
Elliot scores a nice knee to the body.
Elliot stalling in the clinch but Clarke improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Elliot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clarke's brow.
Elliot tries a knee to the head but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elliot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noel Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Clarke.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elliot looking to throw knees to the head but Clarke is blocking nicely.
Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elliot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Elliot misses with a knee to the head.

Clarke wants the takedown. Elliot is fighting it off but Clarke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Elliot's guard against the ropes.
Clarke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elliot's guard.
Nice strikes from Clarke there.

Clarke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elliot sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elliot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clarke on the ground.

Clarke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarke is trying to control the action in half guard but Elliot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elliot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clarke moves into full mount! Elliot won't be happy about that!

Clarke working for a submission but Elliot is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Elliot is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Clarke tries to control but Elliot wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Elliot is squirming around, avoiding Clarke's attempts to control the action.
Clarke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Elliot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elliot tries to get out of the position.
Clarke raining down shots from the mount!
Elliot is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clarke looking to control but Elliot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clarke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elliot looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice elbow there by Clarke.

Clarke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Elliot is surviving well by controlling Clarke's body position as best he can.
Elliot is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Clarke.
Clarke cracks Elliot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clarke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elliot gets caught flat footed, as Clarke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Elliot is looking to stand up but Clarke isn't so interested in that idea.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Elliot is looking to stand up but Clarke isn't so interested in that idea.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elliot's head.
Clarke with a nice head shot there.
Clarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarke cracks Elliot with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elliot wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke advances position into side control!

Clarke decides to stand back up.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elliot but Elliot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Noel Elliot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliot tries to clinch but Clarke is having none of it.
Elliot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elliot is looking to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elliot is pressed up against the ropes. Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elliot down to the mat. Elliot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clarke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noel Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Clarke.
Elliot looks to clinch

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

Clarke tries for a kimura but Elliot is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot stops Clarke from passing to mount.
Clarke cracks Elliot with a big right hand but Elliot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here as Clarke stalls from top position.
Clarke in side control, throwing shots but Elliot defends.

Clarke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elliot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clarke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Elliot down.
An elbow from Clarke crashes against the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elliot tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown. Elliot fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke forces his way into half guard.
Clarke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clarke is nestled in close to Elliot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elliot tries to kick Clarke off but Clarke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elliot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clarke.
Clarke wants to take a breather but Elliot is having none of it.
Clarke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Elliot looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Elliot lands with a kick to the temple. Clarke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clarke circles away from the clinch attempt

and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown. Elliot fights it but they end up in guard.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elliot is keeping the position for now.
Elliot wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke is in close to Elliot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clarke advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke wants to control but Elliot is keeping him busy.
Clarke prevents Elliot from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Clarke circles away from the clinch attempt

and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elliot won't be happy with that.
Clarke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mick Clarke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Elliot some visible discomfort.

Clarke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Clarke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Elliot sneaks out the side door and pushes Clarke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarke shoots in but Elliot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot looks to clinch

and Clarke counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot is trying to buck Clarke off.
Clarke scoring with punches from side control.
Clarke trying to control the position but Elliot is working away.
Elliot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clarke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Elliot bucks up and tries to throw Clarke off but instead Clarke has got his back!
Elliot covers up after that shot from Clarke.
Clarke lands a shot to the head.

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

Clarke is looking for the choke from the back position but Elliot is controlling his hands well.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but Clarke has full control of the position and if anything, Elliot has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Clarke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but Clarke has full control of the position and if anything, Elliot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clarke is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Elliot up.
Clarke landing with strikes.
Elliot is taking damage to the body and head.
Elliot is trying to stand back up.
Elliot trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elliot is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Clarke gets his way!
Elliot prevents Clarke from getting a body triangle.
Mick Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but Clarke has full control of the position and if anything, Elliot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clarke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clarke is looking to control Elliot but Elliot is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

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.
Clarke controlling the position well here. Elliot rolled but Clarke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Elliot prevents Clarke from getting a body triangle.
Elliot has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Noel Elliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Clarke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Clarke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Bregenzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nogueira might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gimmie Shelter. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Nogueira
vs
Bregenzer

187 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Bregenzer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bregenzer wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.

Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bregenzer wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Bregenzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira won't allow Bregenzer to get back to his feet.
Bregenzer is looking to stand back up but Nogueira counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bregenzer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregenzer pushes Nogueira off looking to stand but Nogueira dives back in and keeps control.

Bregenzer is defending against the submission attempts here by Nogueira.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bregenzer keeps working.

That's two 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.
Bregenzer wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bregenzer's head.
Bregenzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bregenzer looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nogueira in particular looking to stall.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Bregenzer is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pete Bregenzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the jaw.

Bregenzer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nogueira's guard.
Bregenzer trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Bregenzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bregenzer wants to get up but he can't break Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nogueira wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nogueira avoids the head kick by Bregenzer.
Nogueira looks to clinch

and Bregenzer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bregenzer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bregenzer tries a knee to the head but Nogueira blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bregenzer tries to stall but Nogueira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nogueira wants to get back to striking at distance but Bregenzer won't allow it.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bregenzer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bregenzer keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bregenzer keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bregenzer keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bregenzer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregenzer connects with a knee to the head.
Bregenzer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bregenzer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira up against the ropes.
Bregenzer scores a nice knee to the body.
Bregenzer lands a nice knee to the body.
Bregenzer lands a knee to the head.
Bregenzer is trying to stall.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Bregenzer has him pressed against the ropes.
Nogueira wants to get back to striking at distance but Bregenzer won't allow it.
Bregenzer lands a nice uppercut.
Bregenzer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Bregenzer with a knee to the head.

Bregenzer breaks from the clinch.
Bregenzer fails with an attempt to clinch.

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.
Bregenzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl out of it but Bregenzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nogueira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bregenzer is breathing heavily.
Bregenzer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bregenzer won't be happy with that.
Nogueira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nogueira works to advance to full mount. Bregenzer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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.
Nogueira controlling from the full mount.
Nogueira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer is trying to escape the mount but Nogueira keeps good control and instead manages to take Bregenzer's back.
Nogueira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Even with his hooks in, Nogueira manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nogueira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bregenzer's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nogueira struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogueira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Bregenzer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bregenzer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bregenzer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bregenzer is trying to stall.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
Bregenzer taking a breather.
Nogueira looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bregenzer.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch but Bregenzer keeps him there for the moment.
Nogueira struggles to land a body shot inside as Bregenzer controls his hands.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bregenzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bregenzer tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bregenzer as Nogueira shoots in.
Bregenzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bregenzer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bregenzer counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bregenzer.

Bregenzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Bregenzer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bregenzer tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bregenzer drives through and clinches with Nogueira against the ropes.
Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bregenzer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch but Bregenzer keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer landing knees to the head.
Bregenzer landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Bregenzer.
Bregenzer scores with a knee to the head.
Bregenzer landing knees to the head.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Bregenzer has him pressed against the ropes.
Nogueira wants to break free but Bregenzer has control.
Nogueira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bregenzer scores with a shot to the side of Nogueira's head.
Knees to the body from Bregenzer.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Bregenzer won't allow it.
Bregenzer scores a nice knee to the body.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bregenzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Bregenzer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira letting Bregenzer take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bregenzer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bregenzer wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pete Bregenzer.
Bregenzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Bregenzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bregenzer!
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nogueira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Bregenzer, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Bregenzer against the ropes but Bregenzer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antonio Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bregenzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl out of it but Bregenzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nogueira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bregenzer tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bregenzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bregenzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bregenzer tries to clinch up.

Bregenzer rushes Nogueira and presses him up against the ropes.
Pete Bregenzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bregenzer scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Bregenzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nogueira 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nogueira!