EFC Armageddon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Purcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Petrosyian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giorgio Petrosyian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Purcell
vs
Petrosyian

165 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Giorgio Petrosyian!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrosyian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Purcell fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrosyian ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.

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

Purcell wants to finish this one by submission but Petrosyian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Purcell.
Purcell looking to control but Petrosyian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Purcell!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Salek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Salek
vs
johnson

160 cm
19
137 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

165 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo johnson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

johnson clinches.
Salek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from johnson.
Salek lands an elbow inside.
Salek lands a knee to the head.
johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Salek looking to stall.

Salek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salek wants to clinch.
Salek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by johnson.
johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
johnson looks for a takedown but Salek sprawls well.
Rob Salek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo johnson.
Salek shoots and misses

and johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Salek's guard now.
johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salek is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek wants to get back to his feet but johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Salek wants to stand but johnson is controlling the position.

johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Salek screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with johnson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kimbo johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TJ Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Etim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is National Anthem. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sanchez
vs
Etim

178 cm
20
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Etim!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Etim!
Etim is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez throwing strikes here but Etim is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Etim is looking to get to half guard.
Etim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanchez won't let Etim get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Etim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Etim really wants to buck Sanchez off and get back to his feet.
Etim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez with the ground and pound from mount.
Etim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Etim is rocked!
Etim tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Etim is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?

Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Etim has worked his arm free - good work by Etim!
Etim seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez working the ground and pound.
Sanchez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Etim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Etim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Etim keeps him under control.
Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Etim.
Etim scores with a leg kick.
Etim fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.

Etim has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Etim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Etim manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Etim moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.

Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Etim with a nice cross.
Etim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Etim throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
A punch combination from Etim misses.

Etim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.

Etim breaks the clinch.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etim misses with the combination.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Etim to counter with a crisp jab.

Etim has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Etim tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Etim has him pressed against the cage.

Etim pulls guard successfully.
Etim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Etim is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Etim to get the leverage.
Sanchez misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Etim decides to stand up.
Etim looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etim misses with a head kick.

Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Etim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Etim.
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 TJ Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Etim is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Etim circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Etim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Etim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Etim.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.

Etim moves into the clinch.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Etim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Etim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Etim moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Etim lands an elbow inside.
Etim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Etim wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etim wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Etim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Etim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Etim misses with a double jab

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Etim is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Etim down to the mat. Etim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.

Etim has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.

Etim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Etim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Etim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Etim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Etim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Etim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Etim thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it

and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Etim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Etim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Etim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Etim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Etim keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Etim, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Etim against the cage but Etim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Etim fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Etim.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Etim there.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Etim counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Etim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Etim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Etim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanchez moves into full mount! Etim won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Etim really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Etim is bucking up trying to escape but Sanchez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Etim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etim is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Etim turns into him and now he's in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Etim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Etim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Etim has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Etim has him pressed against the cage.
Etim is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez has Etim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Etim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Etim is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Etim into the cage.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Etim has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Etim has double underhooks.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Etim improves position.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Etim breaks the clinch.
Etim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Etim.
Etim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Etim.
Etim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Etim keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Etim is keeping the position.
Etim wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Etim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Etim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Etim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Etim as he avoids it easily.
Etim scores with a head kick.
Etim throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Etim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Etim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Etim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Etim. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Etim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Etim as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Etim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Etim misses with an elbow over the top.
Etim wants to break free but Sanchez has control.

Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez is thwarting Etim's attempts to control the position.
Etim is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Etim makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Etim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
TJ Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez wants to stand but Etim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanchez prevents Etim from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Terry Etim!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Terry Etim!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Terry Etim!

Terry Etim wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Devon Garcia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Devon Garcia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Garcia
vs
Hardey

170 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Elite Clothing
ENDLESS 152

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to clinch but Hardey moves out of range.
Hardey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Hardey keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardey misses with a takedown

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardey has one foot on Garcia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Garcia moves out of range as Hardey throws a body kick.
Dan Hardey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardey has his takedown stuffed

and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia working away.

Garcia stands up and beckons Hardey to his feet.
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardey pinned against the cage. Hardey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardey shoots and misses

and Garcia counters with a left and a right that hurts Hardey! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Garcia jumps into full mount!
Devon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hardey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Hardey is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Garcia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hardey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardey is working to get back to half guard.
Hardey looks gassed!
Hardey has given up his back. Will we see Garcia going for some submissions?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Garcia tries to keep control of the position but Hardey is staying busy.
Hardey rolls, trying to escape but Garcia keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hardey is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardey trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him.
Hardey tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.

Garcia is looking for the choke from the back position but Hardey is controlling his hands well.
Hardey holding both Garcia 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hardey breaks Garcia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hardey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardey throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Hardey connects with a body shot.
Hardey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Garcia with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dan Hardey has been cut.
Hardey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Hardey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardey has his takedown stuffed

and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Hardey didn't expect that.
Hardey is breathing heavily.
Hardey wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Hardey stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Hardey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Devon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hardey.

Hardey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Devon Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Hardey tries to get to his feet but Garcia is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Hardey in his guard.
Hardey won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardey's guard.

Hardey uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hardey flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardey is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Garcia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hardey wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Hardey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devon Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Hardey is avoiding it.
Hardey misses with a takedown

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardey controlling the position well.
Hardey tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Garcia is going to stand back up.
Hardey trying to control from the bottom.
Hardey is trying to stand back up but Garcia is controlling him
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia postures up in Hardey's guard and throws a big left but Hardey blocks it.
Hardey controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
Hardey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garcia advances position into side control!

Garcia stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardey moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardey has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia is trying to drag Hardey to the mat but Hardey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
Hardey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardey blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardey tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardey drops back down to his feet.
Devon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hardey.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardey's face.
Hardey gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Hardey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardey goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardey wants to get back to his feet but Garcia passes into half guard.
Hardey trying to control from the bottom.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Devon Garcia!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Devon Garcia!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Devon Garcia!

Devon Garcia wins by unanimous decision!
Devon Garcia is the new welterweight champion!