MMM 153 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Style (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo Makunouchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makunouchi
vs
Style

170 cm
27
160 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

184 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Style!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makunouchi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Style's guard.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Style is trying to keep Makunouchi in close.
Style is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Style utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Style has his foot on Makunouchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makunouchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makunouchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makunouchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Style avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makunouchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Style on the ground.
Makunouchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makunouchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makunouchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Style preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makunouchi throwing strikes but missing.
Makunouchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Style is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makunouchi landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Style is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makunouchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makunouchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Style's head.
Makunouchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makunouchi postures up and lands a big shot to Style's brow.
Makunouchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Style is rocked!
Makunouchi landing with the ground and pound.
Style is still in real trouble! Can Makunouchi finish him?
Makunouchi gets to his feet and stands over Style, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Style felt that one! Makunouchi unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Style from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Immortal Technique -Point of No Return. Gonzalez has chosen Paranoia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Evans
vs
Gonzalez

183 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.

Evans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Evans prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Evans wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling the position.

Gonzalez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Evans has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Evans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonzalez tumbling to the mat - Evans dives into Gonzalez's guard.

Evans stands up from Gonzalez's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez tries to land a body kick

and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Evans blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand

and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzalez's guard now.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Evans.

Evans escapes and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans scores a takedown into full mount!
Gonzalez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gonzalez looks gassed!

Evans is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rashad Evans will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gonzalez misses the jab.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut

and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gonzalez's guard.
Evans stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzalez wriggles free and stands up.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Evans on that attempt.

Evans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzalez to the ground. Evans is now in Gonzalez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Evans stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gonzalez prevents Evans from moving into mount.
Gonzalez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Evans connects with a decent elbow.
Evans has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!
Gonzalez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Evans has taken his back.

Evans is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gonzalez is defending well though. Evans let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gonzalez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Evans.
Gonzalez trying to get back to his feet but Evans is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez showing good submission defense here.
Gonzalez holding both Evans 's hands and preventing any damage.

Evans has his opponent's back but Gonzalez is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Evans.
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rashad Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans is pushing down on Gonzalez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzalez is fighting to maintain full guard but Evans has managed to sneak the leg through.

Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.

Evans is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez which made him look bad.

Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Evans is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.

Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Evans.

Evans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzalez defends it well.
Evans thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Evans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Evans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.

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

Evans stands up and beckons Gonzalez to join him on the feet.

Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is pushing Evans's head away, looking to escape. Evans manages to hold on to the position though.

Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's Gonzalez get back to his feet.
Damian Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gonzalez gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Gonzalez manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans advances position into side control!
Gonzalez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.

Gonzalez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Damian Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.

Evans 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.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Evans decides to stand and escape the position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
Rashad Evans looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'My heart goes out to each and every one you fans that make it possible for me to keep fighting. Keep watching and keep supporting. I love you and thank you! And shoutout to the Blackzilians and my coaches.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nelly - E.I.. Sykloni has chosen David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus as his entrance music. Robbie Brawler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brawler
vs
Sykloni

194 cm
25
220 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

188 cm
21
208 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykloni lands a jab.
Brawler shoots for a double leg takedown but Sykloni sprawls well. He's pushed Brawler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Sykloni slips the punch.
Sykloni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brawler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sykloni throws an off balance right hand

and Brawler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brawler wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Brawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sykloni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sykloni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Sykloni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Sykloni.
Brawler walks into a jab.
Sykloni takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Brawler shoots in looking for a takedown. Sykloni tries to sprawl out of it but Brawler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sykloni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykloni.
Brawler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sykloni feints and then cracks Brawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brawler down.
Sykloni feints and then cracks Brawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brawler down.
Brawler avoids the head kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sykloni lands with a good body shot.
Brawler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sykloni tries to avoid it but Brawler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sykloni to the ground. Sykloni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sykloni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brawler tries to clinch
and Sykloni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brawler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sykloni as he jumps to the side.
Brawler is breathing heavily.
Sykloni cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler avoids a kick to the body.
Sykloni punishes Brawler's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler closes the distance but Sykloni moves to the side
and Sykloni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Brawler tries to close the distance and clinch but Sykloni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brawler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sykloni sprawls well. Sykloni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brawler gets slowly back to his feet.
Brawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sykloni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykloni lands a head shot.
Sykloni lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brawler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sykloni scores with a nice head shot.
Brawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sykloni blocks a head kick by Brawler.
Jab by Sykloni.
Sami Sykloni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sykloni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brawler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brawler tries to clinch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Donk. Sykloni catches Brawler right on the button with a cross.
Sykloni scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler walks into a straight right hand from Sykloni.

Brawler is rocked!
Sykloni feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Brawler crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sami Sykloni!
Sami Sykloni very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q159 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mullen
vs
Jackson

178 cm
23
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mullen's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Mullen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson jabs Mullen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Mullen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Mullen is proving a slippery customer.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mullen throws a big elbow that misses.

Jackson working for a triangle but Mullen defends it easily.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Mullen defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mullen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jackson working for a triangle but Mullen defends it easily.
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mullen stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mullen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mullen advances position into side control!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Mullen is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Mullen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mullen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Mullen is blocking nicely.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mullen. That did some damage!
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Liam Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Mullen moves out of range easily.
Mullen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Mullen moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liam Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Mullen misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mullen slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mullen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mullen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Mullen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mullen's head.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mullen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a combination

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen working the ground and pound.
Mullen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mullen working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Mullen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Mullen is defending well.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Mullen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mullen pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Mullen throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mullen counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Mullen to acknowledge the strikes.
Liam Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullen manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.

Mullen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Mullen is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullen's guard.
Mullen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mullen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Mullen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Mullen!
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Mullen is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Mullen from standing up.

Mullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mullen is aware though and is defending well.
Mullen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Mullen postures up.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Mullen is proving a slippery customer.
Mullen pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mullen wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.

Mullen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Mullen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mullen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mullen is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Mullen is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Paul Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands strikes from half guard.
Mullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mullen wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Mullen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mullen is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Liam Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson trying to control but Mullen postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Jackson.
I've got Jackson 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vin Sear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin McCork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCork comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Great Balls Of Fire By The Killer Himself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sear
vs
McCork

178 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

172 cm
29
183 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vin Sear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Calvin McCork!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sear moves in looking to clinch but McCork pushes him off.
Vin Sear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCork misses with a wild combination.
Sear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCork paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sear. McCork does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCork cracks a nice hook into Sear's ribs.

Sear moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sear.
McCork lands a left hand.
Sear throws an elbow but it misses.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sear throws an elbow but misses.
McCork takes an elbow to the temple.
Sear blocking some punches.
Sear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sear throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from McCork fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.

McCork manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sear rushes McCork and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCork is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCork tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sear looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCork misses with some punches.
McCork misses with a punch on the inside.
Sear landing knees to the body.
Sear misses with an elbow strike.
McCork struggles to land a body shot inside as Sear controls his hands.
Sear pushes off an throws an elbow but McCork leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sear as McCork tries to tie him up.
McCork misses with the head strike.
McCork is trying to push Sear away but Sear has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCork being controlled against the cage.
McCork fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCork tries to circle away but Sear has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sear throws an elbow but it misses.
McCork takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sear throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sear.
McCork dodges an elbow strike from Sear.
McCork tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sear's elbow.
McCork avoids a wild elbow strike from Sear.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Sear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sear throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Sear.
Sear misses with an elbow over the top.
McCork wants to break free but Sear has control.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear lands an elbow inside.
McCork avoids the elbow strike from Sear, against the cage.
McCork blocks an elbow strike.
Sear lands a knee to the body.
McCork looks gassed!
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCork avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sear gets underhooks to prevent McCork's takedown attempt.
Vin Sear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin McCork.
McCork tries to pull guard but Sear won't allow it.
Sear lands an elbow inside that McCork shrugs off.
Sear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCork wants to break free but Sear has control.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCork wants to stall.
McCork tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCork avoids it.
Sear tries to land knees in the clinch but McCork avoids the damage to the body.
McCork struggles to land a body shot inside as Sear controls his hands.
McCork takes an elbow to the temple.
Sear misses with an elbow strike.
McCork throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sear just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCork's brow.
McCork goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sear throws an elbow but misses.
Sear blocks an uppercut.
McCork takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sear throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCork blocks it with crossed arms.
Sear misses with an elbow over the top.
McCork drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCork has had enough of the clinch but Sear keeps him there for the moment.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCork in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCork is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sear is defending well.
Sear lands an elbow just above McCork 's eye.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Calvin McCork has been cut.
McCork is trying to stall.
McCork misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCork is defending well for now.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCork's defenses.
Sear lands an elbow just above McCork 's eye.
Sear keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCork's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vin Sear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin McCork's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCork throws the left hand but Sear avoids the punch easily.
Sear avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCork lands a head shot.
Sear throws an overhand right that lands on McCork's shoulder, as McCork tries to avoid the shot.
McCork lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Sear moves into the clinch.
McCork tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCork can't find room to land a body shot as Sear controls the action.
Sear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCork in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCork avoiding damage as Sear throws knees to the body.
Sear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sear lands an elbow just above McCork 's eye.
McCork throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sears head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sear.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork avoids the elbow strike from Sear, against the cage.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCork is defending well for now.
Sear misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sear.
Vin Sear has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear lands an elbow that stopped McCork in his tracks for a moment.
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sear just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCork's brow.
McCork is trying to maintain a safe position but Sear gets an underhook and turns McCork into the cage.
Sear lands a hook that snaps the head of McCork backwards.
Sear leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCork takes an elbow to the temple.
McCork blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from McCork fails to land.
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sear scores a nice knee to the body.
McCork is breathing heavily.
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!
Sear creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCork misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Sear.
McCork stalling in the clinch but Sear improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCork.
McCork doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCork misses with a punch on the inside.
Sear lands a nice knee to the body.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCork lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Sear.
A knee to the head by Sear.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.
Sear working McCork over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Sear.
Sear lands a good knee to the midsection. McCork won't want to take too many of those.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCork's defenses.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCork takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Sear.
Sear blocks a body shot from McCork.
McCork takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sear.
Nice elbow from Sear.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCork's defenses.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCork's defenses.
Sear tries a knee to the head but McCork blocks it.
Sear tries a knee to the head but McCork blocks it.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCork's defenses.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCork trying to control the position but instead, Sear has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCork into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sear blocks a body shot from McCork.
Nice elbow from Sear.
McCork is looking to break free of the clinch but Sear has double underhooks.
McCork takes an elbow to the temple.
Sear pushes off an throws an elbow but McCork leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Sear lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Calvin McCork's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Sear.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sear throws an elbow but misses.
Sear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCork can do to turn this around?
Sear prevents a body shot from McCork.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sear.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sear connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCork's face.
McCork misses with some punches.
Sear missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCork throws a punch but it's blocked by Sear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vin Sear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calvin McCork'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!

McCork throws a leg kick but Sear moved away.
McCork displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sear throws out the jab.
Sear moves out of range of the strikes.
Sear throws a lazy right hand but McCork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sear slips under a jab from McCork.
Sear lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCork's sensitive parts.
Sear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McCork manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sear throws a front kick aimed at McCork's knee but McCork avoids it well.
Sear looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from McCork misses the target.
McCork throws an overhand right that lands on Sear's shoulder, as Sear tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. McCork catches Sear right on the button with a cross.
Sear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sear doesn't manage to clinch there - McCork circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by McCork.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCork. Sear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sear scores with a nice head shot.
McCork takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sear on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from McCork.

McCork throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sear tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCork is in Sear's guard.
McCork takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCork passes Sear's left leg - he's now in half guard.

McCork seems to be looking for submissions.
Sear controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCork maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sear could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McCork has cracked it and Sear is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McCork!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calvin McCork!
Our winner, Calvin McCork, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Markman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Markman
vs
Peoples

178 cm
26
186 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cecil Peoples!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Peoples shows good takedown defense.
Peoples lands a body shot.
Peoples keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markman checks a leg kick nicely.
Peoples fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peoples is looking to slow Markman down with leg kicks.
Peoples thuds his shin into the meat of Markman's side.
Peoples misses with an uppercut. Markman saw that one coming.
Peoples misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peoples.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman shoots in but Peoples avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peoples looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peoples keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peoples misses with an uppercut. Markman saw that one coming.
Markman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peoples tries to work over Markman's front leg with a kick but Markman checks it.
Markman shoots in but no luck this time.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peoples connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markman scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Markman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peoples utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Peoples is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Peoples is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markman defends well.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Peoples is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peoples looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markman is one step ahead there.
Markman trying to control but Peoples is working from the bottom.
Markman postures up and lands a big shot to Peoples's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman content to stall in guard here.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Peoples working for a triangle but Markman defends it easily.
Peoples looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markman throwing strikes from guard but Peoples blocks nicely.
Peoples 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.
Peoples has Markman pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peoples's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markman 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.
Peoples is trying to control the position but Markman postures up.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Peoples is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peoples looking for a sweep. Not yet Peoples, not yet.
Markman lands a couple of elbows.
Markman looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peoples lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Markman!
Peoples fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cecil Peoples will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peoples throws a push kick but Markman slaps the foot to one side.
Peoples pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peoples tried to score with a low kick but Markman checks it.
A swing and a miss from Markman.
Markman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peoples missing with a left hand there. Markman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peoples counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peoples connects with a high kick.

It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markman shoots in but Peoples avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peoples misses with a leg kick

and Markman counters with a single leg into guard. Peoples didn't expect that.

Peoples is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markman looking to sit in guard and control but Peoples gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Markman has his foot on Peoples's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peoples works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is adopting a defensive guard.
Markman keeping moving, preventing Peoples from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markman is trying to control the position but Peoples postures up.
Peoples pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markman is keeping the position for now.

Markman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peoples wants to pass the guard but Markman is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peoples won't allow Markman to sweep him here.
Peoples seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Markman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markman has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick there by Peoples.
Cecil Peoples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peoples throws a head kick but Markman moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peoples. Markman shrugs it off though.
Peoples throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peoples throws a head kick but Markman moves out of range.
Peoples displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markman.
A head kick from Peoples lands but Markman takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markman tries for a takedown but Peoples sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Peoples lands.
Peoples throws a low kick, looking for Markman's leg but Markman calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Peoples showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rory Markman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Markman fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markman staying out of range there.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Markman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peoples throws a front kick aimed at Markman's knee but Markman avoids it well.
Peoples keeps Markman at a distance using the push kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Peoples. That snapped Markman's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peoples fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples throws a head kick but Markman moves out of range.
Peoples misses with a low kick as Markman jumps back.
Markman closes the distance and clinches up with Peoples, looking for a takedown. Markman pushes Peoples against the cage but Peoples circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markman looks for a takedown but Peoples sprawls well.
Markman ducks under a wild hook from Peoples.
Peoples misses with a head kick.
Peoples jabs Markman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peoples buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peoples scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman moves forwards but Peoples connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peoples lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peoples misses with a low kick.
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!
Peoples lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markman will feel that in the morning.
Markman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Peoples.
Peoples thuds his right hand into Markman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Markman is rocked!
Markman tries for a takedown but Peoples sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peoples fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peoples.
Cecil Peoples is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peoples.
Oh Markman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peoples circles away.
Markman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Peoples. That one must have hurt.
Peoples lands a leg kick that knocks Markman off balance momentarily.
BOOM! Peoples lands a beautiful left hook that drops Markman. Markman tries to recover but Peoples is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Markman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cecil Peoples!
A victorious Cecil Peoples thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Orgasmatron. Bobby Nieddds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mathias Falcao's chin.

Falcao
vs
Nieddds

169 cm
26
158 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

168 cm
30
150 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieddds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nieddds looks to land a combination but Falcao avoids it well.
Falcao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nieddds eats them both and turns towards Falcao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
Falcao slips a jab from Nieddds.
Nieddds lands with a straight right. Falcao didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Nieddds.
Mathias Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieddds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nieddds.
Falcao lands a nice shot that snaps Nieddds's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Falcao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieddds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nieddds misses with a double jab.
Nieddds lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Nieddds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand
and Nieddds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieddds thows a body shot but no joy.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Nieddds.
Falcao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Nieddds counter with a right hand.
Nieddds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Nieddds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nieddds lands a nice shot that snaps Falcao's head back.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nieddds.
A jab from Nieddds does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao misses with a body shot.
Nieddds avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Nieddds moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Nieddds ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieddds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nieddds blocks a jab.
Nieddds misses with a series of wild punches.
Falcao throws a right and a left that Nieddds avoids nicely.
Falcao misses with a hook. Nieddds ducked under it nicely.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Nieddds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcao. Nieddds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Falcao there.
No joy there for Nieddds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcao throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Nieddds.
Nieddds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Falcao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nieddds.
Nieddds throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falcao jabs at Nieddds's body.
Falcao takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieddds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcao throws a body punch but Nieddds moves out of range.
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nieddds manages to avoid it.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Nieddds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nieddds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Nieddds moved out of range nicely.
Nieddds swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Nieddds misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieddds is just out of range.
Nieddds lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Falcao throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nieddds to counter with a crisp jab.
Nieddds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nieddds misses with a looping right.
Nieddds throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Nieddds.
Nieddds slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Nieddds's belly button to the back.
Falcao misses with a double jab
and Nieddds counters with a two punch combo.
Falcao throws an off balance right hand
and Nieddds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mathias Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcao slips a jab and a cross from Nieddds.
Falcao walks into a left hand.
Nieddds misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao tries to bum rush Nieddds with a series of wild strikes but Nieddds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nieddds misses with the combination.
Falcao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nieddds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieddds scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds lands with a right hand.
Nieddds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Nieddds.
Falcao throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nieddds counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nieddds counters with a straight right hand.

Falcao is rocked!
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds misses with a double jab
and Falcao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nieddds thinking.
Falcao misses with a shot to the body
and Nieddds counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nieddds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcao's hands.
Nieddds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao cracks Nieddds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nieddds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcao. Nieddds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nieddds moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Nieddds.
Falcao stuns Nieddds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nieddds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nieddds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcao's hands.
Oh Falcao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Nieddds ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao thows a body shot but no joy.
Falcao misses with a left hand
and Nieddds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcao scores with a nice right hand.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao seems to have got his legs back now.
Falcao works Nieddds's body with a nice hook.
Falcao swings widly with a right hand
and Nieddds counters with a one-two to the body.
Nieddds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieddds thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Nieddds avoids them all with ease.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Nieddds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nieddds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcao thows a body shot but no joy.
Falcao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nieddds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nieddds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Falcao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falcao swings for the body but Nieddds moves out of range.
Nieddds cracks Falcao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nieddds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nieddds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nieddds scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcao should have avoided that one.
Falcao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nieddds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nieddds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falcao thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds stuns Falcao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nieddds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nieddds throws a right hand that Falcao ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcao also avoids with ease.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nieddds.
Falcao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Falcao avoids them all with ease.
Nieddds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nieddds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcao takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds throws a combination that misses
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieddds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nieddds manages to avoid it.
Nieddds scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcao should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nieddds!
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcao moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Nieddds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Nieddds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
Nieddds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nieddds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Nieddds thuds his right hand into Falcao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Nieddds. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Falcao misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nieddds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nieddds throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Falcao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Falcao throws a body punch but Nieddds moves out of range.
Nieddds slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao digs a good body shot into Nieddds's ribs.
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!
Nieddds lands with a nice body punch.
Nieddds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieddds stalks Falcao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falcao's face. Falcao staggers backwards, shaken.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but Falcao moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Nieddds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nieddds 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Nieddds!
Bobby Nieddds very nearly forgot to thank Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceboy. Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Renegades of Funk. Ryfus Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kelly
vs
Dominguez

175 cm
27
155 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

167 cm
23
146 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryfus Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dominguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelly pushes Dominguez away with a front kick.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Dominguez jumps back.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dominguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dominguez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Dominguez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dominguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Rico Dominguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Dominguez moved away.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dominguez.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dominguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Dominguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Dominguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dominguez connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Dominguez as he connects with a hook.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Dominguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Ryfus Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominguez throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well.
Dominguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Dominguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Dominguez closes the distance and pushes Kelly back into the cage.

Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Dominguez does it's job there.
Kelly is looking to wear down Dominguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez blocks the body kick.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Dominguez avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Kelly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dominguez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dominguez gets a clinch.
Kelly stalling against the cage.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dominguez is defending well for now.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Dominguez won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dominguez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dominguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dominguez.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Dominguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelly makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dominguez really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rico Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Dominguez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kelly lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Kelly checks a low kick from Dominguez.
Dominguez looks to land a body kick but Kelly moved away.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dominguez!
Nice jab there from Dominguez.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Dominguez's body.
Dominguez throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dominguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Dominguez catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dominguez scores with a nice head shot.
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Kelly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dominguez - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Dominguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dominguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dominguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly throws a lazy body kick
and Dominguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Dominguez counters with an outside leg kick.
Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body kick.
Dominguez misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Dominguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dominguez tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dominguez counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Kelly takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dominguez, right into the meat.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dominguez throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Dominguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominguez sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dominguez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Dominguez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Dominguez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Dominguez 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!

Dominguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dominguez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dominguez connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Dominguez pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Dominguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Dominguez.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly jumps guard but Dominguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dominguez lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Ryfus Kelly has been cut.
Come on Dominguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dominguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly jabs at Dominguez's body.
Dominguez misses the jab.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body kick.
Dominguez scores with a hook.
Dominguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryfus Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range.

Kelly is rocked!
Dominguez walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kelly drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dominguez swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kelly's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Dominguez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rico Dominguez thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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