Legacy FC 11 - Snake Eyes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Pinketon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bue Buxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bue Buxley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pinketon
vs
Buxley

160 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Pinketon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bue Buxley!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buxley tries for a takedown but Pinketon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buxley shoots in and drives through. Pinketon sprawls well.

Pinketon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buxley to the mat! Buxley manages to get full guard.
Pinketon won't allow Buxley to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pinketon stands up and waves to Buxley to follow him.
Buxley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roger Pinketon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bue Buxley.
Buxley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pinketon circles away.
Buxley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pinketon as he jumps to the side.
Buxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Pinketon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Buxley!

Pinketon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Buxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buxley closes the distance and clinches up with Pinketon, looking for a takedown. Buxley pushes Pinketon against the cage but Pinketon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buxley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buxley looks gassed!
Buxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pinketon avoids it really well and circles away.

Pinketon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buxley has one foot on Pinketon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Pinketon scores with a takedown into Buxley's guard.

Pinketon stands and steps away. Buxley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Pinketon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Pinketon decides to return to a standing position.

Pinketon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pinketon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Pinketon get's back to his feet.

Buxley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pinketon to the mat! Pinketon manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pinketon wriggles free and stands up.
Buxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buxley shoots in and drives through. Pinketon sprawls well.

Pinketon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Pinketon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinketon decides to return to a standing position.

Pinketon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pinketon prevents Buxley from escaping the position.

Pinketon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Buxley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinketon is fending him off so far but Buxley persists. Nope, Pinketon circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinketon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buxley pinned against the cage. Buxley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinketon dives in and grabs Buxley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buxley pushes down on Pinketon's head and hops out.
Buxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinketon sprawls well. He's pushed Buxley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Pinketon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buxley was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinketon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buxley is looking to stand up but Pinketon isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buxley can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinketon gets to his feet. Buxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Buxley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinketon tries to avoid it but Buxley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinketon to the ground. Pinketon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Pinketon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pinketon won't allow Buxley to get back to his feet.
Pinketon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Pinketon stands up and waves to Buxley to follow him.

Pinketon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buxley to the mat! Buxley manages to get full guard.
Pinketon wants to get up but he can't break Buxley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Buxley wants to stand up but Pinketon is controlling him.

Pinketon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Buxley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinketon kicks Buxley off and gets back to his feet.

Pinketon shoots in and bounces Buxley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buxley is looking to stand up but Pinketon isn't so interested in that idea.

Pinketon gets to his feet. Buxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pinketon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buxley is trying to defend but Pinketon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pinketon wants to stand up but Buxley is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buxley looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buxley misses with a takedown attempt - Pinketon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buxley tries for a takedown but Pinketon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinketon sprawls well. He's pushed Buxley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roger Pinketon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bue Buxley.

Pinketon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buxley to the mat! Buxley manages to get full guard.

Buxley is working an open guard so Pinketon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Buxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinketon sprawls well. Pinketon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buxley gets slowly back to his feet.
Buxley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinketon is fending him off so far but Buxley persists. Nope, Pinketon circles away and we're back to standing.

Pinketon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinketon showed some decent athleticism there.

Pinketon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Buxley to stand up.

Pinketon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Buxley pushes Pinketon off and gets back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinketon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pinketon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pinketon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buxley to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pinketon's guard.

Buxley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Pinketon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pinketon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buxley can do to turn this around?
Pinketon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Buxley controls his leg.
Pinketon 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.
Pinketon stops Buxley from getting back to his feet.

Pinketon stands up out of the half guard.
Buxley looks for a takedown but Pinketon sprawls well.
Buxley looks for a takedown but Pinketon sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pinketon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buxley somewhat.

Pinketon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinketon wants to get back to his feet.

Buxley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Buxley fails to land the takedown.
Pinketon stuffs the takedown attempt from Buxley. Buxley gets slowly back to his feet.

Pinketon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buxley to the mat! Buxley manages to get full guard.
Pinketon is looking to stand up but Buxley won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinketon stops Buxley from standing up.
Pinketon tries to stand but Buxley is controlling from the bottom.
Pinketon won't allow Buxley to get back to his feet.
Roger Pinketon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Pinketon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buxley's guard.

Pinketon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Buxley shoots in and drives through. Pinketon sprawls well.

Pinketon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Pinketon decides to stand and escape the position.

Pinketon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buxley's half guard.
Buxley is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinketon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buxley to get to his feet.
Pinketon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buxley's waist but Buxley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinketon off to one side.
Buxley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pinketon but Pinketon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buxley fails with a takedown attempt.

Pinketon gets the takedown 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!
Buxley is trying to buck Pinketon off.

Pinketon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buxley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buxley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Pinketon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Pinketon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pinketon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinketon lands in his opponent's guard.
Buxley wants to stand but Pinketon is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pinketon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pinketon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buxley fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Buxley. No joy for Pinketon on that attempt.
Pinketon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buxley sprawls well. Buxley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinketon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Pinketon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buxley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinketon stuffs the takedown.

Pinketon feints and as Buxley raises his hands in defense, Pinketon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buxley is looking to stand up but Pinketon isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinketon stands up from Buxley's guard - Pinketon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Buxley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinketon tries to avoid it but Buxley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinketon to the ground. Pinketon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buxley shoots in but Pinketon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Pinketon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pinketon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Pinketon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Buxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pinketon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Buxley!
Pinketon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pinketon trying to control but Buxley is having none of it.
Buxley wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinketon content just to control the position here.

Pinketon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Buxley stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buxley.
Nice sprawl there from Pinketon as Buxley shoots in.

Pinketon gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buxley looks like he's trying to stand up.

Pinketon stands up from half guard.
Buxley shoots in and drives through. Pinketon sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buxley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buxley wants to stand and escape but Pinketon is having none of it.

Pinketon gets to his feet - Buxley follows without any prompting.
Buxley shoots for a takedown but Pinketon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Buxley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buxley wants to stand and escape but Pinketon is having none of it.

Pinketon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buxley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pinketon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buxley somewhat.
Buxley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinketon swivels and escapes.

Pinketon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pinketon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buxley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinketon get's back to his feet.

Pinketon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buxley is looking to stand up but Pinketon isn't so interested in that idea.
Pinketon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Buxley scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Pinketon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pinketon won't allow Buxley to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pinketon gets to his feet - Buxley follows without any prompting.
Buxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pinketon scores with a takedown into Buxley's guard.
Bue Buxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pinketon stands and steps away. Buxley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Pinketon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinketon 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Pinketon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Linus Rydanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe R M (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rydanovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to acdc - war machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rydanovic
vs
R M

175 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Linus Rydanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe R M!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydanovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rydanovic tries to clinch there but R M circles away.
R M keeps the fight on the outside.

R M looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
R M working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
R M postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
R M has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rydanovic has momentary wrist control but R M slips an elbow through the middle.
R M postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rydanovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
R M works over Rydanovic with some ground and pound from guard.
R M throws a big right hand that misses.

Rydanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. R M is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

R M got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, R M has managed to get both his arms back between Rydanovic's legs - danger averted.
Rydanovic is breathing heavily.
R M is working Rydanovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
R M postures up and lands a big shot to Rydanovic's brow.
Rydanovic has momentary wrist control but R M slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
R M with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
R M lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
R M distracts Rydanovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
R M working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
R M is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
R M scoring with some ground and pound.
R M cracks Rydanovic with a solid left hand.
R M stands up over Rydanovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
R M is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
R M connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
R M makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
R M works over Rydanovic with some ground and pound from guard.
R M is in close to Rydanovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
R M with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
R M cracks Rydanovic with a solid left hand.
R M is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
R M working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rydanovic's head.
R M working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
R M distracts Rydanovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
R M stands up over Rydanovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rydanovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
R M scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
R M with a nice head shot there.
R M stopping the sweep attempt from Rydanovic.

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

and R M counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
R M content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
R M makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
R M loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
R M lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
R M is working Rydanovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Rydanovic wriggles free and stands up.
Rydanovic shoots and misses

and R M counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linus Rydanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Rydanovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from R M.
R M working over Rydanovic with some ground and pound. Rydanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from R M there.

Rydanovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydanovic has hold of R M's hands but R M slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
R M scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rydanovic tries to clinch up but R M circles away and keeps his distance.
Rydanovic misses with a takedown

and R M counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rydanovic has hold of R M's hands but R M slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rydanovic is looking to improve his position.
Rydanovic is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

R M swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydanovic.
Rydanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt R M.
Rydanovic is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

R M feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
R M lands a couple of elbows.
R M is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
R M scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
R M distracts Rydanovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
R M landing some decent shots from guard.
R M lands a couple of elbows.
R M is working Rydanovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
R M is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rydanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydanovic, not yet.
R M lands a couple of digs.
R M cracks Rydanovic with a solid left hand.
R M working some strikes from top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rydanovic clinches but R M breaks the clinch

and R M counters with a takedown into side control.
Rydanovic sneaks back into half guard.
Rydanovic is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
R M working over Rydanovic with some ground and pound. Rydanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
R M is nestled in close to Rydanovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
R M scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Rydanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
R M is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
R M takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rydanovic is trying to maintain the position but R M is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rydanovic wants to clinch.
R M has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

R M looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rydanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydanovic, not yet.
R M is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
R M cracks Rydanovic with a solid left hand.
R M working some strikes from top position.
R M makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
R M scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rydanovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
R M with a poor takedown
and Rydanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rydanovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and R M counters with a single leg into guard. Rydanovic didn't expect that.
R M won't allow Rydanovic to sweep him here.
R M is working Rydanovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R M postures up and lands a big shot to Rydanovic's brow.
R M chips away with some ground and pound.
R M postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
R M working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rydanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but R M is one step ahead there.
R M working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rydanovic's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe R M 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!

Rydanovic wants to clinch up but R M keeps it at a distance.
Rydanovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and R M counters with a shoot takedown. Rydanovic fights it but they end up in guard.
R M lands a couple of decent looking shots.
R M postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
R M working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
R M lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
R M stopping the sweep attempt from Rydanovic.

Rydanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. R M is aware though and is defending well.
R M advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
R M landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
R M scoring with punches from side control.
R M lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rydanovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rydanovic is trying to improve his position.
Rydanovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rydanovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rydanovic can't do much from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
R M misses with a takedown attempt - Rydanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Linus Rydanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydanovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and R M counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by R M.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
R M working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
R M is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rydanovic is trying to control the position but R M postures up.
R M landing with the ground and pound.
R M cracks Rydanovic with a solid left hand.
R M is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rydanovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. R M manages to get himself to full guard.

R M looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if R M can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rydanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

R M has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rydanovic should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, R M has tightened it up now! Rydanovic should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe R M!