Wonders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamir Amini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Bananas In Pajamas. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Parker
vs
Amini

165 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
130 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayden Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamir Amini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Amini tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayden Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker tries for a takedown but Amini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Amini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amini working away.

Amini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Amini working the ground and pound.
Amini cracks Parker with a big elbow.

Amini is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amini decides to stand back up.

Amini 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.

Amini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker has a closed guard, preventing Amini from standing up.

Parker is looking for a triangle but Amini pushes his legs off easily.
Parker is breathing heavily.

Parker has an active guard here but Amini has managed to pass into half guard.
Amini looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Amini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parker defends it well.
Amini not doing much here.

Amini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Amini postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Parker to stand up.
Amini swinging wilding here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amini stands and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Amini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Parker is not content to let Amini control the position.
Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Amini keeps moving and retains side 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.

Amini is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.

Amini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Amini but great work by Parker.

Amini reaches up around Parker's neck trying to control. But Parker takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Amini! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Amini is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Parker celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jayden Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The WoodTik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Realest Sport. TheRock Obama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The WoodTik's chin.

WoodTik
vs
Obama

190 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

194 cm
20
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The WoodTik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheRock Obama!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama connects with a superb combination that knocks WoodTik out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Obama before he can land any more shots to the unconscious WoodTik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). TheRock Obama!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Phosphate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Trioli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Phosphate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Trioli's chin.

Phosphate
vs
Trioli

160 cm
22
135 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

170 cm
18
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Phosphate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Trioli!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trioli feints and as Phosphate raises his hands in defense, Trioli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Trioli stands and steps away. Phosphate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phosphate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Trioli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phosphate doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Phosphate keeping moving, preventing Trioli from controlling successfully.
Trioli with a nice head shot there.
Phosphate being controlled here, momentarily.
Phosphate keeping moving, preventing Trioli from controlling successfully.
Phosphate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phosphate is breathing heavily.
Phosphate keeping moving, preventing Trioli from controlling successfully.
Phosphate tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Phosphate shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trioli is trying to defend but Phosphate finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Phosphate slips a nice elbow through Trioli's hands, connecting with Trioli's forehead.
Trioli is looking to improve his position.
Trioli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trioli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phosphate!
Trioli wants to control the pace but Phosphate is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trioli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phosphate hang on?
Trioli content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trioli landing strikes from the mount.
Trioli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trioli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Phosphate wants to try and get back to his feet.
Trioli content just to control the position here.
Phosphate is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trioli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trioli tries to control but Phosphate wriggling away.
Trioli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Trioli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Phosphate manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Phosphate is trying to improve his position.
Trioli moves into full mount!

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.
Phosphate is looking to improve his position but Trioli isn't that keen on the idea.
Phosphate really wants to buck Trioli off and get back to his feet.
Trioli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trioli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trioli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Phosphate is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trioli trying to control but Phosphate is having none of it.
Phosphate is desperately trying to improve his position but Trioli has a good base and remains in mount.

Trioli working for a submission but Phosphate is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Trioli 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.

Trioli with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Phosphate looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phosphate throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Trioli is trying to control Phosphate's posture but Phosphate avoids it.
An elbow from Phosphate crashes against the mat.

Phosphate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Phosphate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes there by Phosphate.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Trioli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trioli showed some decent athleticism there.
Trioli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trioli lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phosphate is not content to let Trioli control the position.
Trioli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phosphate kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Phosphate is looking for a sweep. Trioli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Trioli decides to return to a standing position.
Trioli shoots and misses

and Phosphate counters with a single leg into guard. Trioli didn't expect that.
Phosphate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trioli wants to stand up but Phosphate is controlling him.
Trioli looking to control.
Phosphate wants to get up but he can't break Trioli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trioli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phosphate drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trioli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trioli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trioli!
Trioli taking a breather here.
Jeremy Trioli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trioli working the body and head with strikes.
Trioli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phosphate some visible discomfort.
Trioli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Phosphate down.
Phosphate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trioli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phosphate taking a bit of punishment here - Trioli scoring with strikes.
Trioli controls the position.
Phosphate takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four 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.

Trioli stands up.
Phosphate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trioli looks for a takedown but Phosphate sprawls well.
John Phosphate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Trioli.

Phosphate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trioli pushes Phosphate off looking to stand but Phosphate dives back in and keeps control.
Phosphate moves into full mount! Trioli won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Phosphate dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Phosphate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trioli misses with a takedown

and Phosphate counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Phosphate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trioli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trioli controls Phosphate momentarily but Phosphate frees himself.
Phosphate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trioli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Trioli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Trioli pulls guard effortlessly.
Trioli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trioli 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.
Phosphate stands up over Trioli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phosphate with a nice head shot there.
Trioli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Trioli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Trioli looking for a takedown.
Phosphate is working for takedown but Trioli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phosphate wants a takedown but no success here.
Phosphate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Phosphate. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trioli wants the takedown. Phosphate is fighting it off but Trioli persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Phosphate's guard against the cage.
Trioli passes Phosphate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phosphate is trying to stand.

Trioli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phosphate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phosphate is trying to stand up here but Trioli is controlling him well.
Phosphate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trioli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phosphate is not content to let Trioli control the position.

Trioli escapes and gets back to his feet.
John Phosphate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trioli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phosphate counters with a nice body shot.

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

Trioli kicks Phosphate off and gets back to his feet.
Trioli misses with a takedown

and Phosphate counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trioli won't be happy with that.
Trioli is trying to control Phosphate's posture but Phosphate avoids it.
Trioli misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phosphate is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trioli has escaped the position, nice work there.

Phosphate decides to stand back up.
Trioli fails with the takedown

and Phosphate counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trioli won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phosphate working the ground and pound.
Phosphate working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Phosphate has hold of Trioli's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trioli tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Phosphate cranks the arm and Trioli screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trioli, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Phosphate!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marley's choice of entrance music: The Specials - A Message To You Rudy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McManus
vs
Marley

179 cm
23
135 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

178 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Marley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range.
McManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McManus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McManus looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McManus. That's going to slow Marley down.

McManus gets a clinch.
Marley is trying to break the clinch but McManus is controlling him.

McManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Marley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus misses with a straight right.
Marley swinging wilding here.
McManus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Marley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Marley throws a right and a left that McManus avoids nicely.
McManus misses with a double jab
letting Marley counter with a right hand.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus tries to work over Marley's front leg with a kick but Marley checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Marley both land. Nice combination.
Marley looks to land a combination but McManus avoids it well.
McManus throws a push kick but Marley slaps the foot to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McManus.
Marley falls off balance throwing a combination
and McManus counters with a series of strikes. Marley will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marley cracks McManus with a good jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

McManus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McManus trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
McManus is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudy Marley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Marley blocks a leg kick.
McManus fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as McManus shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McManus.
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.

McManus gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McManus wants to stand but Marley has his arm trapped.
Marley tries to escape but McManus is in control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but McManus drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Marley's face as McManus controls the position.
Marley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marley prevents McManus from moving into mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Marley misses.
Marley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McManus.
McManus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marley falls off balance throwing a combination
and McManus counters with a solid body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McManus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from McManus does no damage.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
McManus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McManus defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
McManus dodges the punch combination from Marley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudy Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Marley stalks McManus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McManus's face. McManus staggers backwards, shaken.
McManus tries to clinch there but Marley circles away.
A left lands for Marley.

McManus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McManus moves into full mount!
McManus raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley is trying to stand but he's just given McManus his back.

McManus is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Marley won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips McManus off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McManus!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John D Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music. John D Armstrong looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Sanders
vs
D Armstrong

191 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colonel Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John D Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Armstrong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Armstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanders cracks Armstrong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sanders cracks Armstrong with a big right hand but Armstrong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sanders landing a few strikes.

Sanders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanders lands a decent elbow from side control.

Sanders is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Armstrong is trying to escape and Sanders transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Armstrong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanders! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colonel Sanders!

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 Jacko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gracie
vs
Joe

180 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Convicted Trap House

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacko Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Joe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into rage.
Joe avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Joe on that attempt.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Gracie works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Joe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacko Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Joe.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe looks gassed!
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Harry Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Gracie stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie advances to mount.
Joe is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!

Joe is rocked!
Gracie loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Joe scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Gracie land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Gracie stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacko Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeleanenkis has chosen And Then Comes Jason as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Atom
vs
Emeleanenkis

186 cm
25
211 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

200 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emeleanenkis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atom throws a lazy right hand but Emeleanenkis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emeleanenkis stuffs the takedown.

Emeleanenkis drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Emeleanenkis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Emeleanenkis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Atom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emeleanenkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Atom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Atom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emeleanenkis defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Emeleanenkis 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.

Atom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emeleanenkis throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emeleanenkis manages to get himself to full guard.

Atom stands up from Emeleanenkis's guard - Atom perhaps looking for a knockout.

Emeleanenkis has closed the distance and engaged Atom in a clinch.

Atom has picked Emeleanenkis up - he's going for a ride! Atom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Emeleanenkis is looking for a sweep. Atom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atom passes to full mount!
Atom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Atom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Emeleanenkis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Emeleanenkis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atom prevents Emeleanenkis from getting the reversal.
Atom avoids the attempt from Emeleanenkis to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Emeleanenkis is desperately trying to improve his position but Atom has a good base and remains in mount.

Atom looking to isolate an arm here. Emeleanenkis doesn't see it coming and as Atom extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Atom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Atom!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbows Fisticuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisticuff has chosen All the Above as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Herzog
vs
Fisticuff

177 cm
19
134 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elbows Fisticuff!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog avoids the head kick by Fisticuff.
Fisticuff tried to score with a low kick but Herzog checks it.
Fisticuff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fisticuff throws a leg kick which misses Herzog's front leg but catches the back leg as Herzog tries to avoid it.
Fisticuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herzog.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Fisticuff's corner calls for a 1-2. Fisticuff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elbows Fisticuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisticuff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fisticuff stuffs the takedown.
Fisticuff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fisticuff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fisticuff thows a leg kick but Herzog checks it

and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Fisticuff is having none of it.
Fisticuff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herzog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herzog frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Herzog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fisticuff has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisticuff is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog blocks Fisticuff's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fisticuff throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.

Fisticuff bucks up and throws Herzog to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisticuff throws a low kick but Herzog avoids it.
Fisticuff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fisticuff scores with a push kick.
Fisticuff misses with a head kick.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herzog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisticuff tries to avoid it but Herzog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisticuff to the ground. Fisticuff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisticuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fisticuff.
Herzog is breathing heavily.
Fisticuff lands a nice looking body kick.
Fisticuff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Herzog.

Herzog is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Herzog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herzog lands in his opponent's guard.
Herzog won't allow Fisticuff to get back to his feet.
Herzog tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisticuff is retaining full guard.
Fisticuff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzog passes into half guard.
Fisticuff trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to control but Fisticuff is keeping him busy.
Fisticuff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fisticuff is refusing to be controlled, as Herzog sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herzog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Herzog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fisticuff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Fisticuff keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisticuff is on top in guard.
Fisticuff preventing the sweep.
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.

Herzog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisticuff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisticuff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisticuff scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisticuff wants to stand but Herzog has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisticuff stopping the sweep attempt from Herzog.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fisticuff decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herzog, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fisticuff lands a big head kick that sends Herzog tumbling to the mat! Fisticuff takes a step backwards and waves Herzog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Herzog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisticuff scores with a push kick.
Herzog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fisticuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herzog seems to have got his legs back now.
Fisticuff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Fisticuff.
Fisticuff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Herzog blocks the low kick.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elbows Fisticuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Fisticuff.
Fisticuff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fisticuff tries a head kick but it misses.
Herzog swings for the body but Fisticuff moves out of range.
Elbows Fisticuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fisticuff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuff scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisticuff throws a lazy head kick

and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisticuff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fisticuff throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fisticuff is looking to stand up but Herzog isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisticuff keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Fisticuff wants to get back to his feet but Herzog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fisticuff keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.

Herzog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fisticuff dives on top into guard.
Herzog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisticuff's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Herzog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fisticuff is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The referee calls for Fisticuff to work.
Herzog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Fisticuff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisticuff scoring well with a low kick there.
Fisticuff thumps Herzog with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog throws a leg kick
and Fisticuff counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tried to score with a low kick but Fisticuff checks it.
Fisticuff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Herzog blocks a head kick by Fisticuff.
Fisticuff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fisticuff lands with a slapping head kick.
Fisticuff tries to score with a low kick but Herzog moves his leg out of the way.
Elbows Fisticuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisticuff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Herzog. That did some damage!
Fisticuff lands a jab.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fisticuff counters with an inside leg kick.
Fisticuff connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuff misses with a body kick.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fisticuff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fisticuff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Herzog if he has to take too many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fisticuff - that will leave a mark!
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!
Herzog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fisticuff lands a front kick.
Fisticuff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herzog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fisticuff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisticuff connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisticuff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Herzog checks it well.
Fisticuff lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elbows Fisticuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fisticuff looks to land a body kick but Herzog moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fisticuff 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 Herzog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Herzog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fisticuff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fisticuff thuds his right hand into Herzog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fisticuff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Herzog bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fisticuff pushes Herzog away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Herzog gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Herzog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fisticuff is not content to let Herzog control the position.
Herzog is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fisticuff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Herzog off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Herzog as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fisticuff!
Fisticuff landing with strikes.
Herzog manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fisticuff's guard. Nice work there by Herzog.
Fisticuff wants to stand up but Herzog is controlling him.
Fisticuff being controlled here, momentarily.
Fisticuff has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Herzog has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Herzog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Herzog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fisticuff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Herzog is controlling him well.
Herzog misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fisticuff pushes Herzog away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Herzog gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Herzog seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Herzog is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fisticuff looks calm but he's in trouble here. Herzog gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fisticuff is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Herzog lets go of the hold and Fisticuff can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Herzog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zork comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Behind Closed Doors. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Zork
vs
Shaw

180 cm
24
160 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear
Syndicate Drugs

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Zork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zork was covering up waiting for the punch and Shaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zork controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
Shaw trying to control but Zork is working from the bottom.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zork looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw trying to control but Zork is working from the bottom.
Shaw 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.
Shaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Zork pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zork defending against the ground and pound.

Shaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zork, who protects the arm well.
Shaw working the ground and pound but Zork is defending the strikes.
Zork is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zork tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw advances to full mount.
Zork tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Shaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zork can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Zork can't escape the position.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zork is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw fails to advance to Zork's back.

Shaw is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zork has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zork!
Shaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zork's guard.
Zork wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Zork is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Zork keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zork has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaw has passed into side control.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zork keeps working.
Zork is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zork wants to get back to full guard.

Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zork is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Zork wants to control but Shaw passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shaw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shaw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zork napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zork misses with a strike from the bottom.
Zork is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaw off and has taken his back!
Shaw trying to control the hands but Zork breaks the grip.
Shaw tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zork can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
Zork can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Zork tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.
Zork is landing with some decent strikes but Shaw is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zork throwing strikes here but Shaw is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zork working the ground and pound effectively.
Shaw working to try and regain half guard.
Zork looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shaw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaw is not content to let Zork control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zork controlling the action here.
Zork is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.
Zork wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.

Shaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zork has passed into half guard!
Shaw tries to roll over but Zork keeps him under control.
It looks like Zork is going to stand back up.
Shaw trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zork is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zork is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Zork circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zork is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zork's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Shaw controlling the position easily from mount.

Shaw working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zork looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Shaw! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Shaw!

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