EEC 207 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Primo Carnera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnera comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - one more road to cross. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Carnera
vs
Machado

200 cm
26
284 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

200 cm
27
260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

(MFS) Macto Fight System
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Primo Carnera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado scores with a jab to the body.

Carnera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Carnera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carnera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carnera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Carnera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Carnera eventually gives up the hold.
Carnera thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.

Carnera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carnera.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Carnera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carnera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carnera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carnera with shots to the head and body - Machado looks very uncomfortable down there.

Carnera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machado has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carnera raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machado is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Carnera! Machado is hurt baaadly! Carnera is firing away with more strikes - Machado is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Carnera!
A victorious Primo Carnera 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
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hank Le Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Tank comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Le Tank
vs
King

169 cm
33
141 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

168 cm
30
70 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Le Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harrison King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Tank misses with a body kick.

King is rocked!

Le Tank closes the distance looking for a takedown. King stuffs it but Le Tank still has hold of him. Le Tank picks King up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Le Tank slams King to the floor and that's really hurt King - he doesn't know where he is! Le Tank throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Le Tank!
Hank Le Tank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Murphy
vs
Jackson

171 cm
30
130 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Murphy throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Murphy connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
David Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murphy throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Murphy is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 David Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy slips a straight right by Jackson.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
David Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Murphy wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson has his hands on Murphy's head, controlling the position.

Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Murphy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot.

Jackson clinches.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Jackson works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DeSean Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Murphy swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Murphy!
Our winner, David Murphy, 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
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John J Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poncho Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is American Badass. Rojo has chosen War is my destiny as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

J Rambo
vs
Rojo

186 cm
29
270 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

175 cm
31
280 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John J Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poncho Rojo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rambo clobbers Rojo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Poncho Rojo has been cut.
Rojo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rambo moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rojo blocking some punches.

Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rambo throws a lazy right hand but Rojo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rambo digs a good hook to Rojo's body.
Rojo looks gassed!
A jab from Rambo finds it's way through Rojo's defenses.
Rojo misses with a takedown attempt
and Rambo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John J Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poncho Rojo.
Rambo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Rojo is rocked!

That has opened up Poncho Rojo's cut even more.
Rambo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojo is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambo finish him?
Rambo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rojo out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John J Rambo!
A relieved looking John J Rambo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kob Nitaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Boris Brejcha - Openminded. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Nitaya

194 cm
25
212 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

190 cm
30
221 lbs
14 - 5 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kob Nitaya!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nitaya leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nitaya.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nitaya throws a head kick that misses.
Nitaya misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nitaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick from Nitaya misses.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nitaya throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitaya motions for Gracie to come forward. Nitaya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Nitaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Kob Nitaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Nitaya feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Nitaya lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nitaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nitaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nitaya stuffs the takedown.
Nitaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Nitaya which made him look bad.
Nitaya lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Nitaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nitaya.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nitaya.
Both fighters circling a little - Nitaya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nitaya.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nitaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nitaya connects with a high kick.
Nitaya throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nitaya is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Nitaya connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie checks a low kick from Nitaya.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nitaya.
Nitaya thumps Gracie with a low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Nitaya misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Nitaya. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bum rush Nitaya with a series of wild strikes but Nitaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Nitaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nitaya misses with a kick to the body.
Nitaya misses with a double jab.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nitaya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nitaya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nitaya thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nitaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nitaya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nitaya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Nitaya finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kob Nitaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitaya throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nitaya.
Nitaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nitaya lands with a cross.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nitaya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nitaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
That kick from Nitaya tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nitaya thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Nitaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Nitaya.
Nitaya tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nitaya throws a body kick that misses

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nitaya moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kob Nitaya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jab from Nitaya.
Donk. Nitaya catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nitaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricardo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nitaya.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie checks a low kick from Nitaya.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kob Nitaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nitaya lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nitaya stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Nitaya counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nitaya leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nitaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nitaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nitaya throws a head kick that half lands.
Nitaya throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Nitaya misses with a body kick.
Nitaya connects with a body shot.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nitaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nitaya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nitaya circles away.
Nitaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Nitaya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nitaya throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nitaya lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie is looking to wear down Nitaya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nitaya throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Nitaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nitaya defends it nicely.
Nitaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nitaya to score with a decent uppercut.
Nitaya works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Nitaya moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nitaya tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nitaya to the ground. Nitaya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick there by Nitaya.
A shot to the liver by Nitaya. Beautiful body shot.
Nitaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nitaya.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nitaya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nitaya.
An inside leg kick from Nitaya misses.
Good leg kick by Nitaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nitaya lands a front kick.
Nice body kick from Nitaya.
Nitaya connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nitaya scores with a leg kick.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nitaya. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nitaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nitaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nitaya. Nitaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kob Nitaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Nitaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nitaya scores with a shot to the body.
Nitaya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Nitaya settles back down.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Nitaya scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nitaya defends it nicely.
Nice cross by Nitaya.
Nice takedown defense from Nitaya. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nitaya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are 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!
Nitaya scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nitaya lands a jab.
Nitaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Nitaya lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Nitaya tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Nitaya connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nitaya.
Nitaya misses with a body kick.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nitaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Nitaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nitaya scores with a push kick.
Nitaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ricardo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nitaya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nitaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nitaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nitaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nitaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nitaya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Nitaya lands with a good body shot.
Nitaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nitaya scores with a jab.
Nitaya lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Nitaya tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nitaya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nitaya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nitaya, right into the meat.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Nitaya.
Nitaya lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Nitaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nitaya. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Nitaya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Nitaya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nitaya cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Nitaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nitaya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Nitaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nitaya lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nitaya.
Nitaya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nitaya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nitaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nitaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nitaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nitaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nitaya.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nitaya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nitaya feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Nitaya connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kob Nitaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nitaya 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

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