QFC Tournament 80 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Szarafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szarafin comes to the cage accompanied by PC PARK - KLATKA!. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Szarafin
vs
Johnson

160 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Szarafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Szarafin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Szarafin tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Szarafin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Szarafin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szarafin fails to land the takedown.

Johnson rushes Szarafin and presses him up against the cage.

Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Szarafin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szarafin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Szarafin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Johnson.
Szarafin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Szarafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Szarafin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Szarafin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Szarafin!
Szarafin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Szarafin from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szarafin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szarafin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szarafin has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Szarafin has passed into half guard.
Szarafin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Szarafin wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Szarafin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szarafin.
Szarafin is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking to control Szarafin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Johnson 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.

Szarafin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igor Szarafin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szarafin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szarafin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Igor Szarafin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Johnson.
Szarafin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.

Johnson rushes Szarafin and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Szarafin tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Szarafin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szarafin wants to clinch.

Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson wants to stand but Szarafin has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Szarafin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Szarafin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson taking a break here but Szarafin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Szarafin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Szarafin is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Szarafin avoid being mounted?
Szarafin punching from the bottom.
Jimmy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szarafin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson postures up.

Szarafin working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Szarafin is a slippery customer.

Szarafin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but Szarafin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Szarafin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Szarafin shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szarafin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Szarafin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Szarafin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Szarafin is defending the position.
Szarafin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.

Szarafin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szarafin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szarafin gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.

Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Szarafin can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Szarafin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Szarafin looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Szarafin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Igor Szarafin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Dunca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lam
vs
Dunca

180 cm
23
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Lam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Dunca!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lam with a poor takedown
and Dunca counters with a one-two to the body.
Dunca with a nice cross.
Dunca throws a right and a left that Lam avoids nicely.
Dunca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunca is looking to clinch but Lam is avoiding it.

Dunca pushes Lam up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dunca breaks the clinch.
Dunca stuffs the takedown attempt from Lam. Lam gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Lam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunca.

Dunca gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Dunca decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lam, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunca, as that shot connected.

Dunca instigates a clinch.

Lam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Dunca. Those never looked like landing.
Dunca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lam avoids it really well and circles away.
Lam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunca jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunca scores with a body shot.
Ron Dunca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dunca moves into the clinch.
Dunca tries to throw a body punch but Lam avoids it by throwing Dunca back against the cage.
Lam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lam backwards.
Dunca gets through Lam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Dunca has picked Lam up - he's going for a ride! Dunca dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Dunca seems to be looking for submissions.
Lam tries to roll over but Dunca keeps him under control.
Dunca is stalling here. Lam is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dunca seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lam has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunca pushes Lam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunca is trying to control Lam's posture but Lam avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dunca wants to control but Lam postures up.
Dunca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dunca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dunca looks gassed!
Dunca takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dunca is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dunca looks to move to half guard but instead Lam has passed into mount! Damn!

Lam is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dunca has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Lam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunca in a bad spot here, taking shots to 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!
Lam wants to control the pace but Dunca is squirming around nicely.
Dunca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lam lands with some strikes.
Dunca is in a horrible position here. Lam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lam controlling from mount.

Lam swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Lam!
After winning the bout, Raymond Lam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Silwanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silwanto comes to the cage accompanied by 21 Guns. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silwanto
vs
Aldo

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoni Silwanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aldo gets the takedown into side control.
Aldo trying to control the action but Silwanto is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Aldo stalls from top position.
Aldo trying to control the action but Silwanto is working from the bottom.
Aldo grinds an elbow into Silwanto's temple.
Silwanto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aldo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silwanto stops Aldo from standing up.

Aldo working for a triangle but Silwanto defends it easily.
Silwanto wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silwanto forces his way into half guard.

Aldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Silwanto is looking for a kimura here.

Silwanto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silwanto.
Aldo keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silwanto trying to control from half guard but Aldo is working away.

Silwanto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Silwanto eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silwanto is looking for a kimura here.

Aldo is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Silwanto has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Aldo is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Antoni Silwanto!
A less than humble Antoni Silwanto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soufian Fekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fekar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Worldwide Choppers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

San
vs
Fekar

160 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akira San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soufian Fekar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San throws the kick towards the body but Fekar avoids it.
Fekar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fekar fails with a takedown attempt.

Fekar drives through with a takedown into San's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fekar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
San working a defensive guard here.
Fekar lands a couple of digs.
Fekar trying to control but San is working from the bottom.

Fekar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fekar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fekar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
San seems keen to control Fekar's posture.
San is trying to keep Fekar in close.
Fekar wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fekar postures up and lands a big shot to San's brow.
Fekar won't allow San to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fekar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

San looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fekar passes into half guard.
Fekar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fekar wants to work for an arm triangle but San is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Fekar is working for a kimura but San is defending it quite comfortably.

Fekar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
San gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fekar wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San wants to improve his position but instead Fekar has moved into half guard.

Fekar seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
San flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Fekar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so San is just riding it out for now. Fekar eventually gives up the hold.
San trying to control but Fekar postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fekar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Fekar is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fekar to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soufian Fekar dominated that round.
That's time! San's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fekar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
Akira San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fekar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fekar tries for a takedown but San sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
San has his takedown stuffed

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

Fekar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San wants to stand and escape but Fekar is having none of it.

Fekar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

San looking for subs off his back but Fekar has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fekar is trying to work for a kimura but San is defending well.

Fekar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fekar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but San sees it coming and defends easily.
San is looking to control Fekar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
San is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
San preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Fekar wants to work for an arm triangle but San is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fekar is trying to work for a kimura but San is defending well.
San is trying to stand.
San tries to get to full guard but Fekar has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Fekar there.
Fekar is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fekar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
San wants to control but Fekar is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fekar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fekar is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soufian Fekar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

San closes the distance and clinches up with Fekar, looking for a takedown. San pushes Fekar against the cage but Fekar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from San enables Fekar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. San manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fekar stopping the sweep attempt from San.

Fekar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fekar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fekar works over San with some ground and pound from guard.
Fekar trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

San wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
San misses with a hook.
San tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fekar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fekar shoots in but San avoids the takedown attempt easily.
San fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fekar closes the distance and clinches up with San, looking for a takedown. Fekar pushes San against the cage but San circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

San rushes Fekar and presses him up against the cage.
Fekar wants a takedown.
Akira San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soufian Fekar.
San tries to score a body lock takedown but Fekar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on San's face as he tries to break the clinch.

San is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fekar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip San to the mat. San regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fekar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Fekar wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Fekar passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fekar is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Fekar has managed to pass to side control instead.
San tries to buck Fekar off but Fekar is having none of it.
San tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fekar easily slips into full mount!
Fekar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fekar wants to take San's back here but San is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fekar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Fekar working for a guillotine from mount but San is in no mood to give up.
San is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fekar looking for a guillotine from mount but San is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soufian Fekar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fekar 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Soufian Fekar!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Soufian Fekar!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Soufian Fekar!

Soufian Fekar wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Soufian Fekar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Krueger
vs
Sanchez

178 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Krueger closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side

and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krueger's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Krueger is keeping the position.
Krueger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krueger moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krueger won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krueger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanchez asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Sanchez stands up.
Krueger closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez gets to his feet. Krueger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krueger tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away

and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Krueger fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez passes Krueger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Krueger has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krueger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez working Krueger over with strikes.
Krueger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krueger is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez lands a nice short elbow.
Krueger is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of Krueger's head.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.

Krueger is rocked!
Sanchez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Krueger! More shots from Sanchez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban Sanchez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nordine Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leblanc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Full Nelson. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rabbit
vs
Leblanc

166 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nordine Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbit wants to land a leg kick but Leblanc is out of range.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt
and Rabbit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leblanc avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rabbit has managed to clinch.
Leblanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Rabbit won't allow it.

Leblanc manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leblanc.
Nordine Leblanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc tries to clinch up but Rabbit circles away and keeps his distance.

Rabbit moves into the clinch.
Leblanc trying to control the position but instead, Rabbit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leblanc into the cage.
Rabbit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rabbit is trying to break the clinch but Leblanc is controlling him.
Leblanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabbit has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rabbit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rabbit fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblanc tries to break the clinch but Rabbit is controlling the position.
Rabbit is trying to break the clinch but Leblanc is controlling him.
Leblanc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rabbit fails to pull guard.
Rabbit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rabbit tries to break free but Leblanc pushes him back against the cage.
Rabbit tries to score a body lock takedown but Leblanc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rabbit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblanc with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Leblanc is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rabbit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leblanc to the mat. Leblanc regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leblanc wants to stand up but Rabbit is controlling him.
Rabbit passes Leblanc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leblanc is trying to stand back up but Rabbit is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabbit seems to be working for a kimura but Leblanc defends the submission attempt.

Leblanc is kicking away at Rabbit from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Rabbit grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Leblanc trying to push Rabbit off... Leblanc taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Roger Rabbit!
A very excited looking Roger Rabbit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanto Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Khan
vs
Daniels

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanto Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daniels gets a clinch.

Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
Robert Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Daniels moves into the clinch.

Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Khan lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanto Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Daniels.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daniels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daniels doesn't seem phased though.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniels's sensitive parts.
Daniels looks gassed!
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Jab from Khan.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tanto Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Daniels is rocked!
Daniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels misses the jab.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!
Khan cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.

Oooooh!!! Khan has knocked Daniels down with a huge combo! Khan steps away and waves a wobbly Daniels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
Khan looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Daniels tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.

Khan drops Daniels with a beautiful combination! Daniels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khan is looking for the KO!
Khan throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Khan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Khan.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Daniels is trying desperately to land a takedown but Khan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Daniels.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Khan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daniels's head.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
Daniels tries to clinch but Khan moves away
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanto Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Khan.
Tanto Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan connects with a leg kick. Daniels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels takes one to the chin there.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Daniels defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan avoids the body shot from Daniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Daniels shoots in.
Tanto Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Daniels.
Khan tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Khan scores with a sloppy right hand. Daniels should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Khan.
Daniels might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khan with a nice cross.
Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Khan tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan slips under a jab.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Khan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanto Khan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Khan scores with a spinning back kick!
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khan on the side of the head.
Tanto Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan slips a straight right by Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan leaves Daniels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tanto Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Daniels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Khan lands.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage.
Khan cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Khan lands with a hook. Daniels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Daniels tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Daniels takes one on the button.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Daniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniels tries to avoid it.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Khan lands with a hook. Daniels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Khan scores with a four punch combination!
Daniels lands a jab to the nose.
Daniels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels tries to clinch up
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Daniels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniels.
Khan with a nice cross.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels takes one to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robert Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanto Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Tanto Khan!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Tanto Khan!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Tanto Khan!

Tanto Khan wins by unanimous decision!