WFC Challengers 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hey Ima Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Ima Ko

187 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawrence King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hey Ima Ko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King rushes Ima Ko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ima Ko pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ima Ko trying to strike off his back.
Ima Ko looking to control but King passes into half guard.
King passes the guard and advances to mount!
King with shots to the head and body - Ima Ko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ima Ko tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.

King is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! King extends the arm and Ima Ko is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lawrence King!
A victorious Lawrence King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fran ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phat Kid is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

ho
vs
Kid

189 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fran ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phat Kid!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ho fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid controlling the action here for a moment.
ho can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
ho tries for a takedown. No joy.
ho taking a breather.
ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kid has ho pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ho as Kid tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
Kid slaps away a takedown attempt from ho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phat Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ho is breathing heavily.
Kid fails with an attempt to clinch.

ho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid trying to control the position but instead, ho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kid into the cage.
Kid stalls.
Kid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ho is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ho wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fran ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ho is keeping busy.
Kid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
ho shoots in but Kid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - ho circles away.
Kid looks to clinch

and ho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Kid is not content to let ho control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kid pushes ho off and gets back to his feet.
Kid looks to clinch
and ho counters with a head kick. That will keep Kid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but ho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kid tries to clinch up

and ho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ho.
ho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kid has his feet on ho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to clinch but ho is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid wants to clinch.
ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid tries to clinch but ho is having none of it.
Kid tries to clinch there but ho circles away.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phat Kid will probably get the nod.
That's time! ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid wants to clinch up but ho keeps it at a distance.
ho shoots in but no luck this time.

Kid rushes ho and presses him up against the cage.
Kid prevents the takedown attempt.
Kid has ho pushed against the cage.
Kid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kid has ho pressed against the cage, preventing ho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
ho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fran ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ho is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Kid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.

Kid drives through and clinches with ho against the cage.
Kid manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
ho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ho can't get the takedown.
Kid holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.

Kid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ho, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kid is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid has ho pressed against the cage.
Kid is looking to control ho's arms but ho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kid has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
Kid leaves ho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kid gets a clinch.
ho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kid walks away with a smile on his face. ho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid tries to clinch but ho moves out of range.
Kid tries to clinch but ho moves out of range.
Kid tries to clinch up.

Kid forces ho back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ho up against the cage.

ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to clinch but ho is having none of it.
ho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid wants to clinch.

Kid darts in and clinches ho up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

ho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kid but Kid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kid closes the distance and clinches.
Kid is trying to maintain a safe position but ho gets an underhook and turns Kid into the cage.
Kid content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kid wants to stall.
Kid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phat Kid.
An inside leg kick from ho misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kid tries to clinch up.
Kid tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ho keeps the fight on the outside.

ho clinches up against the cage.
ho tries to pull guard but Kid holds him up against the cage and eventually ho drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kid moves in looking to clinch but ho pushes him off.
Phat Kid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phat Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid wants to clinch.
Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kid swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fran ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kid clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
ho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kid pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to clinch up but ho circles away and keeps his distance.

Kid darts in and clinches ho up against the cage.
ho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kid stalling.
ho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kid stalling.
Kid is pressed up against the cage. ho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kid down to the mat. Kid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Kid!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanford
vs
Carwin

186 cm
23
240 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
280 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carwin gets a double leg takedown into Sanford's guard.
Sanford trying to keep a closed guard but Carwin is proving a slippery customer.
Sanford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carwin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carwin has Sanford in his guard.

Carwin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanford avoids the head kick by Carwin.
Carwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Carwin shoots in and drives through. Sanford sprawls well.
Carwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanford is looking to slow Carwin down with leg kicks.

Carwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carwin looks gassed!
Sanford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanford is working hard here to advance position.
Sanford is looking to control Carwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanford avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin trying to mount his opponent but Sanford defends it.
Sanford wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carwin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Carwin seems content to control.
Carwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carwin throwing shots but Sanford is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carwin is working for a kimura but Sanford is defending it quite comfortably.
Carwin wants to pass to mount but Sanford is defending the position.
Sanford is trying to maintain the position but Carwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Carwin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Carwin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Carwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanford's waist but Sanford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carwin off to one side.
Fred Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Carwin.
Nice sprawl there from Sanford as Carwin shoots in.
Sanford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carwin tries to stand but Sanford is controlling from the bottom.
Carwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin postures up in Sanford's guard and throws a big left but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanford enables Carwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanford keeping full guard, as Carwin tries to pass.
Carwin passes into half guard.
Carwin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanford!
Carwin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanford hang on?
Carwin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Fred Sanford has been cut.
Carwin controlling the pace for now.
Sanford can't escape the position.
Carwin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanford is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Carwin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carwin on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Carwin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanford can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Carwin looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanford is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carwin wants to finish this one by submission but Sanford is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carwin.
Sanford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Fred Sanford's cut is getting worse.
Carwin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sanford is trying to escape the mount.
Carwin punishing his opponent with strikes.

Sanford is rocked!

Fred Sanford's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fred Sanford's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Carwin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vargas
vs
Zero

200 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
21
277 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Zero's head back.

Zero darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.

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

Zero pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Zero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zero walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zero.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Zero is avoiding it.
Zero lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Zero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jose Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zero counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Zero rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.

Zero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vargas throws and elbow that misses. Zero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Zero!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vargas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vargas lands with a nice combination. Zero backs away looking to recover.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zero drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.

Zero manages to break the clinch.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Zero scores with a sloppy right hand. Vargas should have avoided that one.
Zero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Zero moves into the clinch.

Zero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Zero has closed the distance and engaged Vargas in a clinch.
Good body shot from Vargas.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Vargas avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Vargas moves into range and clinches up with Zero.
Vargas looking to slow down the pace here.

Zero pulls Vargas into guard.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.

Zero wriggles free and stands up.
Vargas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed Zero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Vargas jumps guard.

Zero stands up and waves to Vargas to follow him.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zero's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zero duly obliges.
Zero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zero scores with a hook to the body. Vargas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Zero avoids nicely.

Zero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vargas napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Zero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zero scores with a hook.
Sub Zero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zero.
Zero dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Zero circles away from the clinch attempt.

Zero 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.

Zero gets to his feet - Vargas follows without any prompting.
Vargas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zero lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.

Zero darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Zero manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zero punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zero fails with the takedown.
Jose Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Zero lands a jab to Vargas's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero connects with a looping right hand.
Zero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zero cracks Vargas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Zero rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Zero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vargas up against the cage.
Zero throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas is looking to clinch.

Zero has taken the fight to the clinch.

Zero pulls guard successfully.
Vargas wants to stand and escape but instead Zero has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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

Zero forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
Zero is pressed up against the cage. Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zero down to the mat. Zero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Zero is avoiding it.

Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Zero has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vargas.
Zero avoiding damage as Vargas throws knees to the body.

Zero decides to pull guard.
Zero wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas looking to sit in guard and control but Zero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vargas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vargas trying to control the position.
Zero preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Zero digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.

Zero moves into the clinch.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Zero avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.

Zero manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Zero finds it's target.

Zero gets a clinch.

Zero breaks from the clinch.
Zero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Zero persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vargas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Zero forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zero gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vargas looking to pass the guard.

Zero wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas moves away from the strike by Zero.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas doesn't manage to clinch there - Zero circles away.
Zero looks to land a combination. Vargas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vargas rather than just go for the knockout.
Vargas looks to clinch
and Zero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Zero pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.

Zero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet.
Zero scores with a shot to the body.
Zero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vargas thinking.
Zero closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zero shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed Zero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jose Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Zero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Zero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vargas sprawls well initially but Zero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Zero stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zero punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zero. That snapped Vargas's head back.
Zero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vargas leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Zero gets a clinch.
Sub Zero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zero.
Vargas is working for takedown but Zero is calmly controlling the position for now.

Zero breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zero.
Zero digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas tries to clinch but Zero moves away
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zero.
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to clinch up.
Jose Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vargas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zero connects with a body shot that sends Vargas's belly button to the back.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zero swats away the attempt to clinch by Vargas.
Vargas tries to clinch up.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zero lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Zero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Zero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zero.
Sub Zero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zero with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero!
A relieved looking Sub Zero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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