KNY 2 - Independence PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark MCLAREN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MCLAREN
vs
Luna

165 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark MCLAREN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maverick Luna!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luna clinches up against the cage.
MCLAREN drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luna tries to break the clinch but MCLAREN is controlling the position.
Luna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luna taking a breather.
MCLAREN fails to pull guard.
Luna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MCLAREN.
Luna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MCLAREN fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark MCLAREN. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luna misses with some punches.
MCLAREN managing to block the knees to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luna crunches a lovely knee into MCLAREN's ribcage.
Luna gets underhooks to prevent MCLAREN's takedown attempt.

Luna breaks from the clinch.
Luna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luna scores with a nice body kick.

MCLAREN rushes Luna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MCLAREN letting Luna take a breather here.
Knees to the body from Luna.
Luna can't get the takedown.
Luna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MCLAREN tries for a takedown. No joy.
MCLAREN is breathing heavily.

MCLAREN wants the takedown. Luna is fighting it off but MCLAREN persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luna's guard against the cage.
MCLAREN postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MCLAREN pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luna is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luna has control of MCLAREN's left arm, preventing MCLAREN from doing any damage.

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

Luna wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luna clinches up with MCLAREN and pushes him back against the cage.
Luna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Luna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Luna clinches with his opponent.
MCLAREN blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luna can't break the clinch.
MCLAREN is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Luna landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Luna pulls guard successfully.
Luna keeping moving, preventing MCLAREN from controlling successfully.
MCLAREN has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MCLAREN's guard.
Luna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

MCLAREN has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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.
MCLAREN looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luna is one step ahead there.

Luna stands and steps away. MCLAREN gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Luna darts in trying to clinch

and MCLAREN counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MCLAREN.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MCLAREN throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luna tries to bum rush MCLAREN with a series of wild strikes but MCLAREN uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luna tries to clinch but MCLAREN moves out of range.
Luna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MCLAREN's waist but MCLAREN gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luna off to one side.
Luna wants to clinch.
MCLAREN looks to throw a body kick

and Luna counters by moving into the clinch.
Luna goes for a takedown in the clinch but MCLAREN prevents it.
MCLAREN has Luna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Luna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Luna moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

MCLAREN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MCLAREN swats away the attempt to clinch by Luna.
Luna throws a series of punches but MCLAREN moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Luna.
Luna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MCLAREN pinned against the cage. MCLAREN gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark MCLAREN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maverick Luna.
Luna shoots in for a double leg but MCLAREN sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Luna misses.

Luna has closed the distance and engaged MCLAREN in a clinch.
MCLAREN gets underhooks to prevent Luna's takedown attempt.
Luna tries to pull guard but MCLAREN won't allow it.
Luna looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for MCLAREN to work.

MCLAREN turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MCLAREN decides to stand back up. MCLAREN steps back and let's Luna get back to his feet.
Luna throws a sloppy head kick and MCLAREN moves out of range easily.

MCLAREN closes the distance and clinches.
Luna taking a breather.
MCLAREN wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Luna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luna looks to land a combination but MCLAREN avoids it well.
MCLAREN tries to clinch but Luna moves away

and Luna counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MCLAREN!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MCLAREN tries to lock up and control but Luna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MCLAREN is trying to escape the mount.
MCLAREN is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MCLAREN tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MCLAREN wants to hold on but Luna pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maverick Luna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Luna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luna avoiding damage as MCLAREN throws knees to the body.

Luna tightens his grip and picks MCLAREN up, before dumping him to the ground. MCLAREN manages to land in guard.
MCLAREN avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MCLAREN trying to control the position.
MCLAREN wants to stand and escape but Luna is having none of it.

Luna stands up from MCLAREN's guard - Luna perhaps looking for a knockout.
Luna tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MCLAREN has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luna scores a nice knee to the body.
MCLAREN prevents the takedown attempt.
Luna lands a body punch in the clinch.

Luna decides to pull guard.

Luna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
MCLAREN misses with the combination.
MCLAREN is looking to clinch.
Luna fails in his attempt to clinch.
MCLAREN shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luna shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCLAREN throws a looping overhand right but Luna ducks down to avoid it.
MCLAREN takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt.

MCLAREN shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
MCLAREN pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Luna is working to get back to half guard.
MCLAREN tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MCLAREN connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCLAREN trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MCLAREN thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
MCLAREN avoids the attempt from Luna to control.

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.
MCLAREN throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Luna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luna wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MCLAREN.
Luna has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of MCLAREN's lack of action.
Luna gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Luna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Luna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mos Def - "Mathematics" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jim Light has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Light
vs
Prefect

179 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Hell's Balls Fightwear
No Shit Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ford Prefect!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prefect is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Prefect misses with the combination.
Prefect shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Light.
Prefect loads up on a big right hand but Light slips the punch.
Prefect looks to land a combination but Light avoids it well.
Light throws a series of punches but Prefect moves out of range.
Light lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ford Prefect has been cut.
Prefect misses with a series of wild punches.
Prefect misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Light.
Prefect lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Light circles away quickly and effectively.
Prefect blocks a head kick by Light.
Light looks to land a body kick but Prefect moved away.
Light thumps Prefect with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Light.
Prefect cracks Light with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Prefect scores with a decent looking hook.
Light throws a sloppy body shot
and Prefect counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Light thinking.
Light is breathing heavily.
Prefect moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Light attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Light throws a wild body kick that Prefect sees coming a mile off.
Prefect misses with a series of wild punches.
Prefect scores with a jab to the body.
Light on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prefect throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Light tumbling to the canvas!

Light is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prefect passes Light's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Light is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect is looking to take a break and control but Light is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prefect scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Light seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prefect frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Prefect raining down shots from the mount!
Prefect has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prefect lands a nice shot to the head.
Light knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prefect on the ground.
Prefect lands a nice shot to the head.
Prefect putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Prefect postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Light looks a forlorn figure.

Prefect is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Light is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ford Prefect!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jhon halkinstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Reyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). halkinstine comes to the cage accompanied by who are you. Reyna is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Outcast. Jhon halkinstine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

halkinstine
vs
Reyna

185 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhon halkinstine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Reyna!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Reyna as halkinstine shoots in.
Reyna lands with a nice body kick.
Reyna tries to clinch up but halkinstine circles away and keeps his distance.
Reyna looks for the body kick but halkinstine saw that one coming.
halkinstine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
halkinstine moves in looking to clinch but Reyna pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - halkinstine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

halkinstine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reyna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reyna is looking to reverse the position.
Reyna can't do much from the bottom here.
halkinstine wants to stand but Reyna has his arm trapped.
Reyna is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
halkinstine just content to control the position.
Reyna is not content to let halkinstine control the position.
A lull in the action here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reyna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reyna shoots in and drives through. halkinstine sprawls well.
halkinstine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyna is fending him off so far but halkinstine persists. Nope, Reyna circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhon halkinstine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Reyna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
halkinstine blocks a head kick by Reyna.
Reyna tries to clinch

and halkinstine counters by clinching up.
Reyna tries to break the clinch but halkinstine is controlling the position.
Reyna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
halkinstine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

halkinstine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
halkinstine is breathing heavily.
Reyna is looking to improve his position.
Reyna is looking to control halkinstine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reyna avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reyna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
halkinstine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyna wants to sweep here but halkinstine controlling him for the moment.
Reyna looking to control.
Reyna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reyna looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyna, not yet.
Reyna keeping moving, preventing halkinstine from controlling successfully.
halkinstine looking to pass the guard.

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

Reyna closes the distance and clinches.

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.
Reyna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
halkinstine looking for a takedown.
halkinstine wants to break free but Reyna has control.
halkinstine prevents Reyna from breaking the clinch.
Reyna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but halkinstine has him pressed against the cage.
halkinstine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reyna walks away with a smile on his face. halkinstine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
halkinstine throws a lazy head kick
and Reyna counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Reyna throws a sloppy head kick and halkinstine moves out of range easily.
halkinstine misses with a straight left.
Reyna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Jhon halkinstine will probably get the nod.
That's time! halkinstine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reyna scores with a kick to the body.
halkinstine stuffs the takedown.
halkinstine throws a combination that misses
and Reyna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jhon halkinstine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reyna.
halkinstine throws a sloppy head kick
and Reyna counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reyna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reyna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reyna lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reyna throws a head kick that half lands.
halkinstine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jhon halkinstine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
halkinstine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reyna shoots in and drives through. halkinstine sprawls well.
Reyna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
halkinstine stuffs the takedown.
Jhon halkinstine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Reyna.
Reyna scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Reyna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
halkinstine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Reyna.
Nice body kick from Reyna.
Reyna's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reyna duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyna scores with a head kick.
Reyna scores with a nice body kick.
Reyna lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reyna is looking to clinch but halkinstine is avoiding it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reyna!
Reyna scores with a body shot.
halkinstine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyna connects with a good right hand that stumbles halkinstine. halkinstine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
halkinstine circles away from the clinch attempt.
halkinstine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
halkinstine avoids a kick to the body.
Reyna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
halkinstine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reyna. halkinstine shrugs it off though.
Reyna tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Reyna.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reyna.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyna lands a nice looking body kick.
Reyna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reyna tries to clinch but halkinstine moves out of range.
Reyna lands with a nice body kick.
Reyna throws a front kick that sends halkinstine stumbling back into the cage.
Reyna tries to clinch there but halkinstine circles away.
Reyna looks to throw a body kick

and halkinstine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reyna.
halkinstine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyna controls halkinstine momentarily but halkinstine frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Reyna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Reyna wants to clinch up but halkinstine keeps it at a distance.
Reyna tries to close the distance and clinch up but halkinstine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Reyna. No joy for halkinstine on that attempt.
Reyna keeps halkinstine at a distance using the push kick.
Reyna circles away from the clinch attempt.
halkinstine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reyna counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. halkinstine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reyna lands with a nice body kick.
Reyna lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
halkinstine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reyna thows a body kick. halkinstine tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reyna fakes the leg kick and cracks halkinstine in the body.
Reyna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyna lands a head kick. halkinstine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
halkinstine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crunch! Reyna slams his shin into halkinstine's torso.
Reyna lands a nice looking body kick.
Reyna scores with a kick to the midsection.
halkinstine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reyna throws a combination. halkinstine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyna scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyna with a poor takedown

and halkinstine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reyna!
Reyna working to try and regain half guard.
Reyna tries to hold on but halkinstine pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reyna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reyna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reyna is trying desperately to improve position.
halkinstine throws some wild stikes that Reyna manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
halkinstine prevents Reyna from getting the reversal.
halkinstine thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Reyna wants to control but halkinstine is having none of it.
halkinstine throws a strike there. Reyna manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Reyna is staying active underneath halkinstine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
halkinstine shoots in but Reyna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
halkinstine takes a head kick and keeps coming.

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.
Reyna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reyna tries to close the distance and clinch up but halkinstine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyna lands with a kick to the temple. halkinstine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
halkinstine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Reyna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reyna wants to take a breather but halkinstine is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
halkinstine wants to improve his position but Reyna is controlling well.
halkinstine is staying active underneath Reyna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Reyna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reyna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Reyna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Voltron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Friendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Voltron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Friendish's chin.

Voltron
vs
Friendish

188 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Voltron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Friendish!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friendish scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Voltron.
Friendish lands a nice hook to Voltron's body. Voltron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Friendish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friendish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voltron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Voltron is breathing heavily.
Friendish throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Voltron colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Friendish as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Voltron is left battered and dazed whilst Friendish and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Friendish!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hero by Nas featuring Keri Hilson kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnston
vs
Boone

173 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Boone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boone misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Boone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnston as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Johnston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnston could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boone wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone throws a low kick but Johnston avoids it.
Boone tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Boone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Boone.
Johnston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Johnston.

It looks like Kenneth Boone has been cut.
Boone tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boone.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnston clinches with his opponent.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnston circles away.
Don Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Boone.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Boone is avoiding it.
Boone scores with a hook.
Boone misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnston throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Boone throws a leg kick that misses.
Boone scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnston forces Boone back against the cage and clinches.
Boone goes for a takedown attempt but Johnston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Boone scores with a one two! Johnston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnston takes one to the chin there.

Boone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnston is trying to stand up here but Boone is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Johnston is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Boone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Kenneth Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Boone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston drops Boone with a left right combo! Johnston follows him down to the ground into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
Boone is trying to control Johnston's posture but Johnston avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnston is controlling him well.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
Boone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boone is breathing heavily.

Johnston decides to stand back up. Johnston steps back and let's Boone get back to his feet.
Johnston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Boone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnston is pushing Boone's head away, looking to escape. Boone manages to hold on to the position though.
Boone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boone is controlling him well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone misses with the ground and pound.
Johnston tries to escape but Boone is in control.
Johnston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boone on the ground.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Boone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boone fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.
Johnston throws the left hand but Boone avoids the punch easily.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnston tries to clinch but Boone is having none of it.

Johnston instigates a clinch.
Boone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Don Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Boone.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.

Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston misses with a combination

and Boone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnston won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone wants to control but Johnston is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Johnston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Boone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boone misses with a wild combination.
Boone tries to clinch but Johnston moves away
and Johnston counters with a left to the body.
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a three punch combo that has Boone backing up. Boone nods at Johnston to acknowledge the strikes.
Don Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnston connects with a right hand. Boone shakes it off.
Boone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone thows a body shot but no joy.
Boone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Johnston and sends Boone crashing to the mat! Johnston follows him down to the mat - Boone regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

That has opened up Kenneth Boone's cut even more.
Boone wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.

Johnston stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Boone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnston drops Boone with a left right combo! Johnston follows him down to the ground into side control.

Boone is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.

Johnston decides to stand back up.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boone throws a combination that misses
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston looks to land a combination but Boone avoids it well.
Boone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston misses with a few strikes there.
Boone has his takedown stuffed
and Johnston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The cut above Kenneth Boone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnston misses with a combination

and Boone counters with a single leg into guard. Johnston didn't expect that.

Johnston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnston lands a really nice looking cross but Boone seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone shoots and misses
and Boone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kenneth Boone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Don Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Boone.

Johnston clinches.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boone working aggressively here.
Boone keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Johnston breaks the clinch.
Boone throws a combination that misses
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
Johnston throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boone throws a sloppy head kick and Johnston moves out of range easily.
Kenneth Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Johnston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Don Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnston scores with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Johnston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Sambosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alain Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sambosa comes to the cage accompanied by Bleach Stain. Alain Johns acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sambosa
vs
Johns

194 cm
20
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
273 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leslie Sambosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alain Johns!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambosa blocks a head kick by Johns.
Johns lands a brutal head kick. Sambosa looks out on his feet and Johns throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alain Johns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihyro Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel comes to the cage accompanied by Imma Do It. George Samuel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Samuel
vs
Uno

185 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

171 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihyro Uno!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samuel thows a body shot but no joy.
Uno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Uno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uno lands in his opponent's guard.
Uno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Samuel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Uno trying to control but Samuel is working from the bottom.
Uno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Samuel has momentary wrist control but Uno slips an elbow through the middle.
Samuel trying to keep a closed guard but Uno is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samuel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Uno counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Uno from controlling successfully.
Uno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samuel's head.
Uno trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Samuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Uno is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Samuel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Samuel has escaped and now he's on top!
Uno wants to get back to his feet but Samuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Uno has his foot on Samuel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samuel works his way back into a safe position though.
Uno looks gassed!

Uno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Samuel stands up from Uno's guard - Samuel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yoshihyro Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uno. That did some damage!
Samuel fakes the leg kick and cracks Uno in the body.
Samuel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uno's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Samuel moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Samuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samuel throws a right and a left that Uno avoids nicely.
Uno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samuel counters with a thumping low kick.
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 George Samuel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Samuel pushes Uno up against the cage in a clinch.
Uno tries for a takedown but Samuel manages to get underhooks.
Samuel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uno up against the cage.
Uno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samuel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uno wants a takedown but no success here.
George Samuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihyro Uno.

Samuel jumps into guard, dragging Uno to the mat.
Samuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Samuel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uno is one step ahead there.
Samuel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uno on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno lands a couple of digs.
Samuel controls Uno momentarily but Uno frees himself.
Samuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uno.
Samuel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uno manages to get himself to full guard.

Uno had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Samuel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Uno Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Samuel's back instead.
Samuel turns into Uno and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel landing with the ground and pound.

Uno has an active guard here but Samuel has managed to pass into half guard.
Samuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uno keeps working.

Samuel seems to be looking for submissions.
Samuel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samuel breaks from Uno's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel avoids the attempt from Uno to control.
Samuel landing shots from mount.
Samuel raining down shots from the mount!
Uno is desperately trying to improve his position but Samuel has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uno is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
BOOM! Samuel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Samuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Samuel looking to finish Uno with some ground and pound. This is bad for Uno!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel trying to control but Uno is having none of it.
Samuel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Uno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samuel prevents Uno from getting the reversal.
Samuel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samuel working Uno over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Samuel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Uno has his takedown stuffed
and Samuel counters with a one-two to the body.

Uno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Samuel trying to hold on to Uno's head to control him but Uno postures up.
Samuel tries to kick Uno off but Uno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samuel manages to get to full guard.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Uno from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno is stalling in the full guard.
Samuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samuel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Samuel managing to control the position.
Samuel controls Uno momentarily but Uno frees himself.

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

Uno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samuel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samuel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samuel!

Samuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uno is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Samuel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno is refusing to be controlled, as Samuel sits in half guard.
Samuel is looking to stall here but Uno recovers full guard.

Uno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Samuel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samuel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samuel looking to sit in guard and control but Uno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uno stands and steps away. Samuel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Uno misses with a kick to the body
and Samuel counters with a big head kick but Uno shrugs it off.

Uno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Samuel tries to lock up and control but Uno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Uno unloading with bombs!
Samuel is wriggling around trying to escape.

Uno working for a submission but Samuel is keeping him at bay.
Yoshihyro Uno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Samuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno lands a big shot there that rocks Samuel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihyro Uno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samuel 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... George Samuel!