SFC 3: New Blood Rising PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpha Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oliveira
vs
Omega

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alpha Omega!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick from Oliveira misses.

Oliveira gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Oliveira stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Oliveira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Omega is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira controlling the pace.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oliveira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira unloading with bombs!
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Omega tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Omega taking shots to the head.
Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Oliveira looking to secure an arm triangle but Omega defends it well.
Omega tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Oliveira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Omega hang on?
Oliveira controlling from mount.

Oliveira goes for an armbar but Omega turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Omega.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omega is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omega's guard.
Omega is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oliveira stands up from Omega's guard - Oliveira perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alpha Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Oliveira shoots in and bounces Omega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Omega blocks a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira.

Oliveira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Omega tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Omega misses with a wild combination.
Omega lands an overhand right.

It looks like Hudson Oliveira has been cut.
Omega closes the distance looking to clinch

and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira stands and steps away. Omega gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Omega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Omega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Omega wants to clinch.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Omega checks a low kick from Oliveira.

Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into Omega's guard.
Oliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Omega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omega is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Omega wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hudson Oliveira just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Omega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Omega tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Oliveira is rocked!
Omega wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omega lands with a right that hurts Oliveira. Oliveira looks to clinch but Omega throws a short knee that drops Oliveira. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alpha Omega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mejias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mejias
vs
Sanchez

178 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Mejias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses the body punch
enabling Mejias to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mejias counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez leaves Mejias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mejias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mejias on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mejias counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Mejias scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mejias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mejias counters with a nice uppercut.
Mejias lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Mejias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mejias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mejias dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Mejias's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Mejias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mejias closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mejias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Mejias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Mejias counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Mejias ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mejias counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Diago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings for the body but Mejias moves out of range.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mejias counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mejias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mejias shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Mejias fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mejias doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mejias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mejias slips a jab from Sanchez.
A jab lands there for Mejias.
Mejias is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mejias lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez sizes up Mejias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Mejias.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses the body punch

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

Mejias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanchez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mejias's guard! Nice work there by Sanchez!
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Mejias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Mejias is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mejias is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Mejias counters with a one-two to the body.
Mejias ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mejias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mejias to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mejias.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Mejias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mejias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
letting Mejias counter with a right hand.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mejias counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mejias counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Mejias to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Mejias moves out of range.
Mejias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mejias avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mejias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
enabling Mejias to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Luis Mejias will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Mejias counters with a nice uppercut.
Mejias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Mejias counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Mejias counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Mejias to acknowledge the strikes.

Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mejias finish him?
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mejias counters with a huge left! Sanchez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mejias isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sanchez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mejias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Mejias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jessey Cochran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Dunca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessey Cochran could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ron Dunca's chin.

Cochran
vs
Dunca

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jessey Cochran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Dunca!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cochran did well to prevent Dunca getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Dunca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cochran is just riding it out for now. Dunca eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Dunca there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dunca lands a nice short elbow.
Dunca working over Cochran with some ground and pound. Cochran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dunca winds up and cracks Cochran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dunca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dunca controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunca working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cochran is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dunca raining down shots from the mount!
Dunca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dunca working for a submission but Cochran is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunca working the ground and pound effectively.
Dunca prevents Cochran from getting the reversal.
Cochran is squirming around, avoiding Dunca's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Dunca.
Dunca controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunca scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cochran?
Dunca controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cochran tries to reverse the position but Dunca maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunca tries to control but Cochran wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunca in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dunca lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Dunca connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cochran working to try and regain half guard.
Dunca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cochran is looking to escape.
Cochran is looking to improve his position but Dunca isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunca scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cochran?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunca landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dunca with shots to the head and body - Cochran looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cochran is working to get back to half guard.
Dunca fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dunca lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cochran is desperately trying to improve his position but Dunca has a good base and remains in mount.
Dunca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Cochran is working to get back to half guard.
Cochran is breathing heavily.
Dunca punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dunca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dunca with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dunca cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dunca controlling from the full mount.
Dunca tries to control but Cochran wriggling away.
Dunca breaks from Cochran's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dunca working Cochran over with strikes here.
Dunca scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cochran?
Cochran is trying to stand up.
Cochran tries to reverse the position but Dunca maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cochran taking shots to the head.

Dunca looking for a guillotine from mount but Cochran is having none of it.
Dunca in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Dunca dominated that 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.

Dunca looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dunca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dunca trying to control the position from guard on top but Cochran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cochran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunca seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Cochran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dunca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cochran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Cochran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dunca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dunca wants to control from the top but Cochran keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dunca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dunca lands a nice short elbow.
Dunca is looking to advance position but Cochran won't allow it.

Cochran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dunca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Cochran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunca pulls his head out easily.

Dunca decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cochran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Cochran shoots in for a takedown but Dunca shows good takedown defense.

Dunca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dunca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cochran's head.
Ron Dunca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunca with a nice head shot there.
Dunca working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Cochran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunca defends well.
Cochran being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dunca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cochran's head.
Dunca cracks Cochran with a solid left hand.
Dunca controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dunca pushes down on Cochran's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Cochran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dunca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Dunca.

Cochran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dunca is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunca moves into full mount! Cochran won't be happy about that!
Dunca dominating with strikes here.
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 controlling his opponent.
Dunca is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cochran can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cochran is desperately trying to improve his position but Dunca has a good base and remains in mount.
Dunca landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunca looking to finish Cochran with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cochran!
Dunca looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dunca lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dunca lands a two punch combo.

Dunca closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cochran actively working from the bottom here.
Cochran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunca working over Cochran with some ground and pound. Cochran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dunca working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dunca perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dunca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunca stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cochran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dunca's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dunca's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunca is having to fend off submission attempts from Cochran, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cochran doesn't have the hooks in though and Dunca manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunca content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dunca scoring with punches from side control.
Dunca is working Cochran over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dunca is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cochran will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dunca scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cochran to see if he's OK.
Dunca scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cochran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dunca trying to control the position but Cochran is working away.
Cochran tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunca cracks Cochran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dunca in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dunca scoring with punches and elbows.
Cochran is pushing Dunca's head away, looking to escape. Dunca manages to hold on to the position though.
Dunca working the head with strikes.
Cochran gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cochran working to try and regain half guard.
Dunca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dunca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunca with a couple of short strikes.
Cochran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dunca punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dunca punishing his opponent with strikes.

Cochran is rocked!
Dunca content just to control the position here.
Oh Cochran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunca lands a nice shot to the head.
Dunca scoring with strikes but Cochran is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunca lands a big shot to the head and Cochran winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ron Dunca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Degroski
vs
Dodger

203 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Degroski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Dodger!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Degroski fails with the takedown

and Dodger counters by moving into the clinch.
Dodger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Degroski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodger has him pressed against the cage.

Dodger breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Degroski.

Dodger gets a clinch.
Degroski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dodger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dodger wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dodger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dodger throws a right hand that Degroski ducks under and follows up with a left that Degroski also avoids with ease.
Degroski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Degroski shoots in looking for a takedown but Dodger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Degroski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Degroski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degroski wants to clinch up but Dodger keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Degroski shoots in for a double leg but Dodger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Degroski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dodger's waist but Dodger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Degroski off to one side.
Degroski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Degroski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dodger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dodger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Degroski tries to clinch but Dodger is having none of it.
Dodger throws a push kick but Degroski slaps the foot to one side.

Dodger closes the distance and pushes Degroski back into the cage.
Degroski trying to control the position but instead, Dodger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Degroski into the cage.
Dodger has Degroski pressed against the cage, preventing Degroski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degroski keeps control of Dodger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dodger has Degroski pressed against the cage, preventing Degroski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Dodger breaks from the clinch.
Dodger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Jonas Degroski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodger thows a body shot but no joy.
Degroski shoots for a takedown but Dodger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dodger. Those never looked like landing.
Degroski looks for a takedown but Dodger sprawls well.
Degroski is breathing heavily.
Dodger connects with a body shot that sends Degroski's belly button to the back.
Dodger connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Degroski to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dodger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Dodger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Fiaoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Migel Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angelo Fiaoni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fiaoni
vs
Gomes

183 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Brute
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelo Fiaoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Migel Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiaoni stuffs the takedown.
Migel Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Fiaoni.
Fiaoni looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
A left lands for Fiaoni.
Fiaoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Angelo Fiaoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Migel Gomes.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Gomes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomes tries to clinch
and Fiaoni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomes moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiaoni throws a hook but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes wants to clinch
enabling Fiaoni to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomes tries to clinch up
and Fiaoni counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiaoni looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Fiaoni connects with a looping right hand.
Fiaoni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomes doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiaoni misses with a straight left.
Fiaoni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiaoni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiaoni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fiaoni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fiaoni thuds a left hand into Gomes's body.

Fiaoni feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gomes sprawling to the canvas! Gomes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fiaoni finish him?!

Gomes is rocked!
Angelo Fiaoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes misses with a low kick.
Gomes is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiaoni finish him?
Gomes moves away from the strike by Fiaoni.
Gomes seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiaoni.
Fiaoni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Fiaoni.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiaoni.
A big right from Fiaoni misses.
Fiaoni lunges at Gomes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomes's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Fiaoni.
Gomes lands with a slapping head kick.
Gomes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gomes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fiaoni is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gomes.
Fiaoni stuffs the takedown.
Gomes looks gassed!
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Fiaoni shows good takedown defense.
Gomes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Gomes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiaoni lands an overhand right.
Fiaoni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiaoni connects with a jab.
Fiaoni scores with a hook to the body. Gomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiaoni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fiaoni cracks Gomes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fiaoni lands a jab to the nose.
Fiaoni closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gomes! Fiaoni dives in looking to finish! Gomes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Fiaoni!
In his post fight interview, Angelo Fiaoni started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Bordin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Yakety Sax. 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.

Fernandez
vs
Bordin

183 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Bordin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandez moves into the clinch.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bordin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bordin somewhat.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bordin. Bordin gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bordin is working for takedown but Fernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jason Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Bordin.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Fernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bordin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fernandez feints a jab promting Bordin to slip. Fernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bordin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.

Fernandez rushes Bordin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bordin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fernandez is defending well.

Fernandez breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordin tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Bordin moves to clinch but Fernandez breaks away

and Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Bordin jumps guard but Fernandez stands there with Bordin around his waist. Bordin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fernandez gets through Bordin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Fernandez breaks the clinch.

Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.

Fernandez clinches.
Bordin can't find room to land a body shot as Fernandez controls the action.

Fernandez breaks the clinch.

Fernandez has closed the distance and engaged Bordin in a clinch.

Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bordin tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.

Bordin tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandez stops a takedown attempt from Bordin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bordin backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bordin backwards.
Fernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bordin or not.

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

Fernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bordin, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Fernandez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bordin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bordin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bordin tries for a takedown. No joy.

Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Bordin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bordin looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fernandez.
A body shot lands from Fernandez.
Fernandez digs a right hand into Bordin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bordin's gas tank.
Bordin has Fernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bordin backwards.

Bordin is rocked!

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

Fernandez clinches up with Bordin and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandez scores with a knee to the head.
Bordin is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernandez finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernandez.
Fernandez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bordin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Fernandez, and another! Bordin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jason Fernandez!
Jason Fernandez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lebron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel Severino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel Lebron's chin.

Lebron
vs
Severino

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Lebron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Severino!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Lebron misses.
Lebron throws a poor cross that misses
and Severino counters with a nice uppercut.
Severino misses with a body shot.
Lebron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noel Severino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebron misses with an uppercut
and Severino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lebron thinking.
Severino scores with a jab.
Severino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebron.
A big left from Lebron misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Severino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lebron momentarily.

Lebron is rocked!

Severino closes the distance looking for a takedown. Severino picks Lebron up and slams him brutally to the floor. Lebron is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Noel Severino!
Noel Severino is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cartman
vs
Asashoryu

220 cm
21
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

212 cm
20
288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asashoryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yokozuna Asashoryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asashoryu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asashoryu lands with a nice body punch.
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Cartman moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Asashoryu.
Cartman tries for a takedown but Asashoryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asashoryu lands a jab to Cartman's midsection.
Cartman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Asashoryu moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Cartman goes down! Can Asashoryu finish him!?

It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cartman keeping moving, preventing Asashoryu from controlling successfully.
Asashoryu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Asashoryu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Asashoryu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Asashoryu moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Cartman! Asashoryu continues to tee off on Cartman, landing with a left and a right! Asashoryu connects with a right hand that leaves Cartman sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Asashoryu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yokozuna Asashoryu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bean
vs
Oliveira

175 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bean takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Bean breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bean. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Bean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oliveira.

It looks like Hugo Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Bean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean with shots to the head and body - Oliveira looks very uncomfortable down there.

Bean looking for a guillotine from mount but Oliveira is having none of it.
Bean scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Oliveira is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Bean finish him?

Bean is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oliveira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bean controlling from mount.
Bean with the ground and pound from mount.
Bean controlling from the full mount.
Bean postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Oliveira in real trouble here! The ref calls for Oliveira to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butter Bean!
After the fight, Butter Bean was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Chuck Norris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Venum Tree Knee Dad's chin.

Norris
vs
Tree Knee Dad

170 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Norris misses.
Tree Knee Dad with a poor takedown
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Norris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Norris misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Norris.
Tree Knee Dad shoots and misses
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad shoots and misses
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad shoots and misses
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Norris scores with a nice strike.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Chuck Norris is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to move into range but Norris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad with a poor takedown
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris lands the left hand.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Norris misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
A jab from Norris misses.
Chuck Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Norris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Norris.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad with a poor takedown
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tree Knee Dad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tree Knee Dad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Tree Knee Dad with a poor takedown
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris had his way with Venum Tree Knee Dad in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tree Knee Dad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norris misses with a straight right.
A big left from Norris misses.
Norris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Norris throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Norris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norris throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good jab.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Norris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
Chuck Norris retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Chuck Norris 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.