Midweek Madness XII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Stram told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Samcjez
vs
Stram

182 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Camillo Samcjez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Samcjez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stram with a poor takedown
and Samcjez counters with a low kick, right behind Stram 's knee.
Stram misses with a takedown attempt

and Samcjez counters by clinching up.
Stram drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.

Samcjez breaks the clinch.
Stram needs to keep his hands up - Samcjez had a free shot at his head there.

Stram changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Samcjez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Samcjez pushes Stram away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stram gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Stram tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stram has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stram looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez tries to escape but Stram is in control.

Stram swings around for an armbar but Samcjez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stram's guard.
Stram is trying to keep Samcjez in close.
Samcjez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stram is proving hard to escape from.

Stram working for a triangle but Samcjez defends it easily.
Samcjez postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stram is looking for a triangle but Samcjez pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Samcjez gets to his feet. Stram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samcjez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stram's knee momentarily.

Stram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stram lands in his opponent's 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!
Stram distracts Samcjez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stram drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samcjez dives on top into guard.

Stram is looking for a triangle but Samcjez pushes his legs off easily.
Stram looks gassed!
Samcjez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stram's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samcjez defends well.
Stram is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samcjez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stram on the ground.
Stram throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Stram is looking for a kimura but Samcjez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stram to get the leverage.
Samcjez wants to get back to his feet.

Samcjez kicks Stram off and gets back to his feet.
Stram shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samcjez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stram takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samcjez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stram.
Stram fails with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samcjez throws a sloppy head kick and Stram moves out of range easily.
Stram shoots for a takedown but Samcjez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stram tries for a takedown but Samcjez circles away easily
and Samcjez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samcjez lands a head kick. Stram smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Camillo Samcjez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samcjez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taylor Stram will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Samcjez wants to clinch up but Stram keeps it at a distance.
Stram fails with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a low kick, right behind Stram 's knee.
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stram swats away the attempt to clinch by Samcjez.
Stram with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samcjez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.
Stram with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samcjez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samcjez tries to avoid it but Stram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samcjez to the ground. Samcjez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stram misses with a takedown attempt
and Samcjez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stram is breathing heavily.

Samcjez moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Samcjez.

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.

Samcjez moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez gets underhooks to prevent Stram's takedown attempt.

Samcjez breaks from the clinch.
Stram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samcjez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Stram shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stram was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stram is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Samcjez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Samcjez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stram lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Stram.

Stram is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Samcjez is surviving well by controlling Stram's body position as best he can.

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!
Stram is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stram is landing with some decent strikes but Samcjez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Samcjez is controlling an arm, preventing Stram from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stram lands a big elbow.

Stram jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Samcjez manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stram is trying to get an arm triangle but Samcjez is defending well.
Stram has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Stram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Samcjez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stram is controlling him well.

Stram is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samcjez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stram is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samcjez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Samcjez is pushing Stram's head away, looking to escape. Stram manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stram goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Samcjez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stram's guard! Nice work there by Samcjez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Stram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stram with a poor takedown
and Samcjez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Stram or perhaps it was just good defense by Samcjez which made him look bad.
Stram fails with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.
Samcjez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Samcjez gets a clinch.
Samcjez prevents the takedown attempt.

Samcjez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stram fails with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taylor Stram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samcjez.
Stram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stram has his takedown stuffed
and Samcjez counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samcjez has closed the distance and engaged Stram in a clinch.

Samcjez breaks from the clinch.
Stram with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samcjez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stram takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Samcjez rushes Stram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.
Stram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Samcjez.
Stram misses with a takedown
and Samcjez counters with an inside leg kick.
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samcjez throws a head kick that half lands.
Stram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samcjez counters with a thumping low kick.

Stram gets tackled into the cage by Samcjez. Samcjez maintains the clinch.
Stram has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Samcjez after a bit of a struggle.

Samcjez breaks from the clinch.
Samcjez fakes the leg kick and cracks Stram in the body.
Taylor Stram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samcjez as he avoids it easily.

Samcjez takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram is trying to drag Samcjez to the mat but Samcjez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Samcjez breaks the clinch.

Samcjez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stram, pushing him back against the cage.
Stram wants a takedown.
Stram is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samcjez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Samcjez breaks the clinch.
Samcjez throws a head kick that half lands.

Stram closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Samcjez is trying to get back to his feet.

Stram is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samcjez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Samcjez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stram is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stram thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Stram goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Samcjez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stram but great work by Samcjez.
Taylor Stram has got the better of the ground game so far.

Samcjez decides to stand back up. Samcjez steps back and let's Stram get back to his feet.
Stram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stram has his takedown stuffed
and Samcjez counters with a big head kick but Stram shrugs it off.
Camillo Samcjez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor Stram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samcjez defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camillo Samcjez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stram has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Stram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Graghbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Durden
vs
Graghbeck

180 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Graghbeck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden throws a body punch but Graghbeck moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Durden - just one landing.
Graghbeck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graghbeck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graghbeck takes one on the button.
Graghbeck throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Graghbeck scores with a jab.
Durden thuds a left hand into Graghbeck's body.
Graghbeck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
Graghbeck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Graghbeck is just out of range.
Graghbeck misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Graghbeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graghbeck shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graghbeck looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Graghbeck ducks down to avoid it.
Durden swings for the body but Graghbeck moves out of range.
Graghbeck shoots in looking for a takedown. Durden tries to sprawl out of it but Graghbeck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Graghbeck.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Graghbeck's defenses.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a series of punches but Graghbeck moves out of range.
Graghbeck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Graghbeck misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden throws a right hand that Graghbeck ducks under and follows up with a left that Graghbeck also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Durden.
Durden works Graghbeck's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Graghbeck tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
Graghbeck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durden tries to avoid it but Graghbeck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durden to the ground. Durden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graghbeck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graghbeck, as that shot connected.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Durden takes a swing at Graghbeck's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graghbeck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graghbeck tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Graghbeck moved out of range.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graghbeck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graghbeck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
No luck for Graghbeck with that takedown attempt.

Graghbeck clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graghbeck is looking to break free of the clinch but Durden has double underhooks.
Graghbeck prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Graghbeck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Graghbeck's head.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graghbeck doesn't seem phased though.
Graghbeck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Durden.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graghbeck shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense.
Durden defending well as Graghbeck loads up on a big left hand.
Durden lands a nice hook to Graghbeck's body. Graghbeck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden punishes Graghbeck's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graghbeck.
Graghbeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Graghbeck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Graghbeck moved out of range.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Graghbeck slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Durden misses with the combination.
Graghbeck tests Durden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graghbeck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graghbeck lands a jab.
Graghbeck tries to clinch there but Durden circles away.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graghbeck throws out the jab.
Durden lands a head shot.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graghbeck's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graghbeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Graghbeck is predictable there
and Durden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graghbeck throws a big shot that misses.
Sebastian Graghbeck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graghbeck blocks a jab.
Durden jabs at Graghbeck's body.
Graghbeck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Graghbeck.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graghbeck, as that shot connected.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Graghbeck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Durden is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Graghbeck.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graghbeck's head backwards.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Graghbeck ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graghbeck with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that second round.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Durden throws a nice looking combination but Graghbeck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graghbeck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws an off balance right hand

and Graghbeck moves into the clinch.
Graghbeck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graghbeck is trying to break free.
Graghbeck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graghbeck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden tries to break the clinch but Graghbeck is controlling the position.
Durden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graghbeck is trying to break the clinch but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Graghbeck tries to break free but Durden pushes him back against the cage.
Graghbeck is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Durden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graghbeck has him pressed against the cage.
Durden is trying to push Graghbeck away but Graghbeck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Graghbeck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Durden cracks Graghbeck with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graghbeck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Graghbeck is looking to clinch.
Durden stuns Graghbeck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Durden scores with a four punch combination!
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graghbeck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden cracks Graghbeck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but Graghbeck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graghbeck dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
Durden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graghbeck.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Graghbeck.

Graghbeck clinches up with Durden and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graghbeck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durden has him pressed against the cage.

Durden breaks from the clinch.
Sebastian Graghbeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden connects with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Eyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyes comes to the cage accompanied by like a virgin. Wilkinson has chosen Fight To Win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Crazy Eyes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Eyes
vs
Wilkinson

190 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crazy Eyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson shoots in for a double leg but Eyes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown
and Eyes counters with a leg kick.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt - Eyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crazy Eyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Eyes moves out of range.
Eyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eyes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilkinson.

It looks like Clay Wilkinson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wilkinson has Eyes up against the cage in a clinch.
Eyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eyes just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eyes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eyes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wilkinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Eyes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilkinson can pounce on him.
Eyes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eyes throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Wilkinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eyes throws a right and a left that Wilkinson avoids nicely.
Eyes is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt - Eyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilkinson shoots in for a double leg but Eyes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eyes lands a right hook to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Eyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson shoots and misses
and Eyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eyes throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkinson moves out of range easily.

Eyes forces Wilkinson back against the cage and clinches.

Eyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick which misses Eyes's front leg but catches the back leg as Eyes tries to avoid it.
Wilkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eyes throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Eyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilkinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eyes throws a hook but Wilkinson avoids it easily.
Wilkinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eyes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Eyes instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Eyes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Wilkinson jumps guard and drags Eyes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilkinson controls Eyes momentarily but Eyes frees himself.
Eyes content to stall in guard here.
Wilkinson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Eyes is proving a slippery customer.
Wilkinson keeping full guard, as Eyes tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Eyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Wilkinson's cut.
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.

Wilkinson instigates a clinch.
Eyes is trying to break free.
Wilkinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eyes after a bit of a struggle.

Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson staying out of range there.
Wilkinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eyes counters with a big head kick but Wilkinson shrugs it off.
Crazy Eyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Eyes misses the target.
Eyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Eyes lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crazy Eyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Wilkinson.
Nice sprawl there from Eyes as Wilkinson shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Wilkinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Eyes which made him look bad.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
Eyes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eyes misses with a head kick.
Wilkinson shoots in but Eyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eyes throws a head kick but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Crazy Eyes is winning the standup battle so far.
Eyes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilkinson.

Eyes clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Wilkinson blocks the low kick.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch.
Eyes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Wilkinson dives in and scores a takedown into Eyes's guard.

Wilkinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eyes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilkinson, into his guard.
Wilkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eyes is controlling him.
Eyes's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eyes being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Clay Wilkinson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Eyes. No joy for Wilkinson on that attempt.
Eyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eyes connects with a leg kick. Wilkinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Eyes.
Wilkinson avoids the head kick by Eyes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eyes swivels and escapes.
Wilkinson moves out of range as Eyes strikes.
Wilkinson avoids the head kick by Eyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clay Wilkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clay Wilkinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Eyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eyes wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilkinson avoids the head kick by Eyes.
Eyes scores with a leg kick.
Wilkinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eyes tries to avoid it but Wilkinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eyes to the ground. Eyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eyes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Eyes.
Wilkinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson fails with the takedown

and Eyes moves into the clinch.
Crazy Eyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Wilkinson.

Eyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Eyes clinches.

Wilkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eyes.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Eyes counters with a head kick.
Eyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eyes wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilkinson tries to clinch
and Eyes counters with a left and a right that stings Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eyes swivels and escapes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wilkinson.
Eyes misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Eyes. No joy for Wilkinson on that attempt.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
Eyes lands a head kick. Wilkinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Wilkinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eyes quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilkinson is keen to just control but Eyes is a slippery customer.

Wilkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Wilkinson stalling away here and it's allowed Eyes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eyes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilkinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch.
Wilkinson wants to clinch up but Eyes keeps it at a distance.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eyes sprawls well. Eyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilkinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eyes throws a head kick but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson scores with a head kick.
Wilkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown but Eyes shows good takedown defense.
Eyes throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkinson moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkinson tries to clinch there but Eyes circles away.
Eyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Eyes counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crazy Eyes.
I think Eyes 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willey Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Redfield
vs
Star

180 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

175 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willey Star!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Redfield fails with the takedown.
Star misses with a few strikes there.
Star throws a series of punches but Redfield moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Star, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redfield dodges the punch combination from Star.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Star as he jumps to the side.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Star as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redfield gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Star is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redfield wants to control but Star is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Star's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Star is not content to let Redfield control the position.
Star looking for a sweep but Redfield has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Redfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries to control but Star wriggling away.
Redfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Star can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Star is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Star is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Star looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield throwing strikes here but Star is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Star is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Redfield has control of Star's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Star regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Star can't escape the position.
Redfield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Star can do anything to dispel that myth.
Star avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redfield.
Redfield thowing shots but they're missing.
Redfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to hold on but Redfield postures up.
Redfield unloads with some shots from mount but Star bucks and avoids them well.
Star is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Redfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Star tries to lock up and control but Redfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Redfield with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star is trying desperately to improve position.
Star wants to hold on but Redfield pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Redfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Redfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redfield working Star over with strikes here.
Redfield throwing strikes here but Star is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Star is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Redfield prevents Star from getting the reversal.
Star is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Star is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Star is in all sorts of trouble here.
Star is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Star is breathing heavily.
Redfield controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Star wants to control but Redfield is having none of it.
Star is trying to escape the mount.
Redfield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Star wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redfield.
Star wants to control but Redfield is having none of it.
Star is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redfield working for a submission but Star is keeping him at bay.
Star is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Redfield has hold of Star's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Star manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Redfield controlling from mount.
Redfield prevents Star from getting the reversal.
Chris Redfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Star wants to control but Redfield is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Star tries to reverse the position but Redfield maintains control.
Redfield controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Redfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Star throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but Star shows good takedown defense.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star throws a right and a left that Redfield avoids nicely.
Star bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redfield's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redfield backs up against the cage.
Star tries for a takedown but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Redfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Star!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
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!

Redfield explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Willey Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Star throws a nice looking combination but Redfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Star cracks Redfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redfield.
Star shoots in looking for a takedown. Redfield tries to sprawl out of it but Star keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Star tries to sprawl out of it but Redfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Star manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Star darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Redfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redfield.
Redfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Star stops Redfield from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redfield is keeping the position for now.
Redfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Redfield.
Star throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Redfield misses with a body kick.
Redfield staying out of range there.
Star throws a lazy right hand but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Star throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries for a takedown but Star sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Redfield tries to sprawl but Star drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Star's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Star's back!
Star is trying to stand back up.
Redfield wants to control but Star is keeping busy.
Star is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Star right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield wants to control but Star is keeping busy.
Redfield not allowing Star to control his hands.
Redfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Star wants to get back to his feet.
Willey Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield trying to control.
Chris Redfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redfield 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield lands shots from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willey Star.
I think Redfield 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ronald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnusson comes to the cage accompanied by The Animal by Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Magnusson
vs
Ronald

208 cm
21
285 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

200 cm
31
230 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Ronald!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnusson is defended easily by Ronald.
Ronald tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnusson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnusson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnusson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ronald fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magnusson misses with a right hand
letting Ronald counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Magnusson misses.
Magnusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ronald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronald tries to clinch
and Magnusson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronald tries to clinch but Magnusson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ronald pushes Magnusson up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnusson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ronald leaning against his opponent.

Magnusson pulls guard effortlessly.
Ronald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnusson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Magnusson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ronald has picked Magnusson up and slammed him! Magnusson can't keep hold of the triangle and Ronald manages to pass to side control!
Ronald is looking to take a break and control but Magnusson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ronald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ronald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronald throws a head kick that misses.
Ronald wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnusson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Erik Magnusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnusson.
Ronald misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnusson misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ronald darts in trying to clinch
enabling Magnusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ronald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnusson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson looks to throw the jab but Ronald is out of range.
Ronald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronald slips under a jab.
Magnusson thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronald closes the distance and clinches.
Ronald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ronald lands an elbow just above Magnusson 's eye.
Ronald lands an elbow just above Magnusson 's eye.

It looks like Erik Magnusson has been cut.
Ronald landing knees to the body.
Ronald stalling in the clinch.
Magnusson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ronald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magnusson.
Magnusson being controlled against the cage.
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!
Ronald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnusson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ronald after a bit of a struggle.
Magnusson is trying to drag Ronald to the mat but Ronald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Ronald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Magnusson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magnusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronald.
Magnusson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Magnusson scores with a takedown into Ronald's guard.
Ronald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ronald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magnusson preventing the sweep.
Magnusson looking to sit in guard and control but Ronald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Ronald clinches with his opponent.
Magnusson misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnusson looking for a takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ronald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Come on Ronald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ronald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ronald stops a takedown attempt from Magnusson.

Ronald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronald tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnusson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronald throws a series of punches but Magnusson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magnusson misses with a wild body shot.
Magnusson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronald throws a hook but Magnusson blocks it.
Ronald doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnusson circles away.
Ronald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronald tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnusson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magnusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ronald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Magnusson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magnusson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ronald throwing strikes from guard but Magnusson blocks nicely.
Ronald stopping the sweep attempt from Magnusson.

Magnusson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ronald is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Magnusson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson is not content to let Ronald control the position.

Magnusson sneaks out the side door and pushes Ronald away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnusson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson throws out a loose jab but Ronald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magnusson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Ronald gets caught flat footed, as Magnusson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ronald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnusson is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronald wants to get back to his feet but Magnusson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ronald 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.
Magnusson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ronald can't keep his opponent in guard - Magnusson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnusson wants to control but Ronald is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brad Ronald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erik Magnusson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ronald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnusson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronald.
Ronald doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnusson circles away.
Magnusson misses with a left hand
and Ronald counters with a body kick that stops Magnusson in his tracks momentarily.
Magnusson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ronald throws a right and a left that Magnusson avoids nicely.
Erik Magnusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ronald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Ronald. No joy for Magnusson on that attempt.
Ronald moves in looking to clinch but Magnusson pushes him off.
Ronald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnusson throws out the jab.
Ronald looks to land a combination but Magnusson avoids it well.
Magnusson throws a nice looking combination but Ronald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson misses the shot to the body.
Ronald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronald fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ronald closes the distance and clinches.
Ronald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magnusson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magnusson is trying to pull guard but Ronald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ronald trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ronald - that landed with a thud.
Ronald lands a nice elbow.
Ronald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magnusson.
Ronald is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ronald scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ronald has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magnusson regains guard immediately.
Ronald trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronald advances position into side control!

Ronald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ronald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ronald tries to clinch but Magnusson moves out of range.
Magnusson throws a hook but Ronald avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronald tries to clinch up but Magnusson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Ronald lands but Magnusson takes it in his stride.
Magnusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ronald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magnusson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronald wants to clinch up but Magnusson keeps it at a distance.
Brad Ronald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ronald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magnusson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronald tries to clinch up.
Magnusson tries for a takedown but Ronald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magnusson misses with a looping right.
Ronald slips a straight right by Magnusson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronald avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ronald darts in and clinches Magnusson up against the cage.

Magnusson decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronald wants to stand but Magnusson is controlling his posture from full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronald trying to control but Magnusson is working from the bottom.
Ronald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magnusson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnusson controls Ronald momentarily but Ronald frees himself.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ronald!
Brad Ronald took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.