Bedlam 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

abbas
vs
day

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nafees abbas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jason day!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
day tries a head kick but it misses.
day throws a series of punches but abbas moves out of range.
abbas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. day sees it coming and avoids it easily.

abbas drops day with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but day looks back up at him and smiles so abbas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like jason day has been cut.
day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
abbas throws a good cross that connects.

day is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
abbas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
abbas missing with a left hand there. day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
day swinging wildly here.
abbas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
abbas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
abbas thows a left - swing and a miss!
day throws a quick inside leg kick.
abbas fails with the takedown.
abbas slips a jab and a cross from day.
nafees abbas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
abbas connects with a looping right hand.
day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
abbas flashes day a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. day's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. day crumples to the floor! He's out cold! abbas punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). nafees abbas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Morgan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bill Goldberg's chin.

Goldberg
vs
Morgan

182 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.

Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Morgan wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Morgan's thigh. Morgan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goldberg lands a couple of elbows.
Morgan pulls Goldberg in to control the position.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan wants to stand but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!

It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.

Morgan drops Goldberg with a right and a left! Morgan comes rushing in but Goldberg regains his composure and manages to keep Morgan in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goldberg!
The referee warns Goldberg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan landing strikes from the mount and Goldberg is in trouble!
Morgan working Goldberg over with strikes here.
Morgan working Goldberg over with strikes here.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the head.
Morgan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goldberg hang on?
Goldberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Morgan has a good base and remains in mount.
Morgan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goldberg?
Morgan punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Morgan throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Goldberg stumbling backwards into the cage! Goldberg bounces back off the cage towards Morgan, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Morgan lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Morgan celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Morgan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Fairtex
vs
Hobbs

205 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hobbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex which made him look bad.

Hobbs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fairtex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hobbs looks gassed!
Hobbs won't allow Fairtex to get back to his feet.
Fairtex is pulling down on Hobbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Hobbs, at least for the moment.
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hobbs throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairtex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet but Hobbs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hobbs has a takedown stuffed.
Fairtex shoots in and drives through. Hobbs sprawls well.
Fairtex fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs misses with a takedown
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
Niko Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Hobbs.
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Hobbs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Hobbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fairtex keeps Hobbs at a distance using the push kick.
Calvin Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hobbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
Hobbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Hobbs keeps it at a distance.
Fairtex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hobbs momentarily.
Fairtex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hobbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hobbs shoots and misses

so Fairtex counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs punching from the bottom.
Hobbs is striking but Fairtex is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hobbs strikes from the bottom but Fairtex uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hobbs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fairtex is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fairtex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hobbs strikes from the bottom but Fairtex uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Hobbs throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hobbs is trying to work for a sweep but Fairtex has mounted him!
Fairtex is landing with some decent strikes but Hobbs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex prevents Hobbs from getting the reversal.
Fairtex scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hobbs swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fairtex blocks Hobbs's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hobbs is trying to escape the mount.
Fairtex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fairtex blocks Hobbs's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hobbs tries to improve his position but instead Fairtex has taken his back!
Fairtex trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fairtex lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hobbs breaks Fairtex's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hobbs lands a couple of elbows.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Hobbs keeps it at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hobbs.
Fairtex is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hobbs is working Fairtex over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fairtex is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hobbs landing strikes.
Hobbs scoring with punches and elbows.
Fairtex takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hobbs misses with a takedown

and Fairtex counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hobbs's guard now.
Hobbs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hobbs throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hobbs striking off his back but it's not causing Fairtex any problems.
Fairtex slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fairtex working the head and body with strikes.
Hobbs looking for a sweep but Fairtex has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hobbs throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fairtex working for a submission but Hobbs is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hobbs tries to break free.
Hobbs breaks Fairtex's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fairtex wants to stand up but Hobbs is controlling him.
Hobbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hobbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hobbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairtex is keeping the position for now.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Hobbs isn't so interested in that idea.

Fairtex is looking for a triangle but Hobbs pushes his legs off easily.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Fairtex gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hobbs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niko Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hobbs stops Fairtex from standing up.

Fairtex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairtex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hobbs cracks Fairtex with a solid left hand.
Hobbs throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily

and Fairtex counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hobbs won't be happy with that.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep.
Fairtex tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hobbs strikes from the bottom.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep.
Fairtex tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Fairtex is trying to get an arm triangle but Hobbs is defending well.
Hobbs throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to improve position but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hobbs fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Niko Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Hobbs.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fairtex shoots for a takedown but Hobbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fairtex gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet but Hobbs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Fairtex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Fairtex dominated that second round.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fairtex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hobbs defends it nicely.
Hobbs stuffs the takedown.

Hobbs scores with a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Hobbs throwing strikes but missing.
Hobbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hobbs lands a couple of digs.
Hobbs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fairtex controls Hobbs momentarily but Hobbs frees himself.
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hobbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hobbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hobbs keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Hobbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hobbs gets the takedown into side control.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
Hobbs working the head and body with strikes.
Fairtex is pushing Hobbs's head away, looking to escape. Hobbs manages to hold on to the position though.
Hobbs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fairtex to see if he's OK.
Fairtex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hobbs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Fairtex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hobbs is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Hobbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hobbs has his takedown stuffed
and Fairtex counters with a one-two to the body.
Hobbs doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fairtex counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hobbs!
Niko Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Hobbs.
Hobbs flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fairtex in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hobbs throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fairtex. What's that going to do exactly?
Hobbs is trying to escape the mount.
Hobbs swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex landing shots from mount.
Hobbs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hobbs working some strikes from top position.
Hobbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairtex's head.
Hobbs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hobbs stands up over Fairtex, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hobbs with a nice head shot there.
Hobbs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hobbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Hobbs stops Fairtex from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Hobbs gets a takedown into half guard.
Hobbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fairtex with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs stops Fairtex from getting back to his feet.
Hobbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Fairtex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fairtex works his way to full guard. Good work.

Fairtex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fairtex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hobbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hobbs works over Fairtex with some ground and pound from guard.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Hobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Hobbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Hobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Niko Fairtex!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Calvin Hobbs!

The fight ends as a draw!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny LaRusso looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Herring
vs
LaRusso

192 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
252 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Herring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaRusso pinned against the cage. LaRusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Herring moves out of range easily.
Herring connects with a jab.

It looks like Johnny LaRusso has been cut.
Herring moves out of range of the body kick.
Herring connects with a right hand. LaRusso shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaRusso!
LaRusso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herring takes a step back to recover.
Herring lands with a right and another and another! LaRusso is in big trouble! Herring lands again and this time it's lights out for LaRusso! A quality knockout there for Herring.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Herring!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tod Muffle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy's entrance music is Can't be touched. A fine choice. Tod Muffle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCarthy
vs
Muffle

193 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tod Muffle!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muffle!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Muffle.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muffle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muffle.

McCarthy drops Muffle with a beautiful combination! Muffle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCarthy is looking for the KO!

Muffle is rocked!

It looks like Tod Muffle has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muffle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muffle is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?

McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muffle to the mat! Muffle manages to get full guard.
Muffle seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Muffle is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCarthy trying to control but Muffle is working from the bottom.
Muffle wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy passes Muffle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCarthy misses with a head shot. Muffle uses the momentum to regain guard.
McCarthy prevents Muffle from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy gets to his feet. Muffle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
No joy there for Muffle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jake McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muffle misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCarthy.
Muffle shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Muffle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muffle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four 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.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muffle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muffle misses with a takedown

and McCarthy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Muffle!
McCarthy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Muffle tries to buck McCarthy off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Muffle is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is looking to stand but McCarthy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Muffle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

McCarthy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Muffle tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muffle is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffle avoids a series of strikes thrown by McCarthy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muffle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

McCarthy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Muffle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Muffle and McCarthy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Muffle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffle wants to get back to his feet.
Muffle is not content to let McCarthy control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muffle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but Muffle instead regains half guard.
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 Jake McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tod Muffle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muffle is defended easily by McCarthy.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. Muffle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muffle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
Muffle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Muffle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffle throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
Muffle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muffle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Muffle pushes him off.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Muffle keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muffle!
Muffle misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Muffle pushes him off.
A punch combination from Muffle misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muffle as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Muffle sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muffle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Muffle.
Muffle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
Muffle shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muffle.
McCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jake McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffle misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Muffle scores with a four punch combination!
McCarthy misses with a takedown

and Muffle counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Muffle drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Muffle off! Muffle jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy striking off his back but it's not causing Muffle any problems.

Muffle drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Muffle off! Muffle jumps back into McCarthy's guard.

Muffle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCarthy dives on top into guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Muffle is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tod Muffle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jake McCarthy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jake McCarthy!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jake McCarthy!

Jake McCarthy wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Oaken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Planet Hell. Oaken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guerilla Radio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Danny Oaken has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fedor Emelianenko's chin.

Emelianenko
vs
Oaken

183 cm
22
233 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
225 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Oaken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oaken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Oaken avoids it easily.
Oaken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Oaken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Oaken.

Oaken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oaken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Emelianenko taking a bit of punishment here - Oaken scoring with 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!
Oaken lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oaken cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand but Emelianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oaken scoring with punches from side control.
Oaken scoring with punches from side control.

Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.

Oaken is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Emelianenko looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oaken gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Emelianenko is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oaken lets go of the hold and Emelianenko can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Oaken!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mach Cheesmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cheesmo
vs
Smith

192 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

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THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mach Cheesmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheesmo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Cheesmo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Smith stands up and waves to Cheesmo to follow him.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Cheesmo.
Smith looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheesmo.
Cheesmo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Cheesmo has managed to clinch.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Cheesmo landing knees to the body.
Cheesmo lands a nice knee to the body.
Cheesmo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheesmo crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Cheesmo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cheesmo landing knees to the head.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheesmo lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Cheesmo.
Cheesmo working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheesmo scores with a knee to the head.
Cheesmo landing knees to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cheesmo avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Cheesmo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but Cheesmo manages to get underhooks.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheesmo is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cheesmo down to the mat. Cheesmo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cheesmo tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheesmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cheesmo scores with a head kick.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cheesmo throws a nice head kick!
Cheesmo tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Cheesmo tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheesmo slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mach Cheesmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Cheesmo throws a shot to the body.
Cheesmo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cheesmo throws a nice head kick!
Cheesmo scores with a punch to the head.

Cheesmo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheesmo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheesmo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Cheesmo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cheesmo - that will leave a mark!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch but Cheesmo is having none of it.

Cheesmo rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Cheesmo scores with a knee to the head.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheesmo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cheesmo connects with a knee to the head.
Cheesmo connects with a knee to the head.
Cheesmo avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Smith jumps guard but Cheesmo stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cheesmo scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheesmo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheesmo has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheesmo avoids it.
Cheesmo scores with a knee to the head.
Smith has Cheesmo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheesmo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Cheesmo holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Cheesmo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Cheesmo landing knees to the head.
Smith is trying to break free.
Cheesmo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith tries for a takedown but Cheesmo manages to get underhooks.
Cheesmo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheesmo smiles and moves away.
Cheesmo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheesmo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Cheesmo gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cheesmo is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mach Cheesmo 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.

Cheesmo tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cheesmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheesmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheesmo is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Cheesmo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheesmo circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the body.
Cheesmo connects with a knee to the head.
Cheesmo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cheesmo crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Cheesmo stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Cheesmo has him pressed against the cage.
Cheesmo crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Cheesmo manages to get underhooks.
Cheesmo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cheesmo lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheesmo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mach Cheesmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Cheesmo.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheesmo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheesmo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cheesmo misses with a knee to the head.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheesmo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cheesmo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cheesmo crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cheesmo smiles and moves away.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Mach Cheesmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheesmo.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheesmo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheesmo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheesmo obliges.
Cheesmo stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheesmo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheesmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheesmo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheesmo tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cheesmo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheesmo tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Cheesmo misses with a looping right.
Cheesmo tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cheesmo tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheesmo.
Cheesmo is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheesmo tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheesmo to the ground. Cheesmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cheesmo. That's going to slow Smith down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cheesmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheesmo doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Cheesmo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Cheesmo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheesmo landing knees to the head.
Cheesmo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cheesmo scores with a knee to the head.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheesmo obliges.
Cheesmo misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheesmo obliges.
Cheesmo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheesmo prevents it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Cheesmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mach Cheesmo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cheesmo was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cheesmo has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Cheesmo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith taking shots to the head.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to hold on but Cheesmo pushes him away.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cheesmo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cheesmo lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Cheesmo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cheesmo looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cheesmo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Cheesmo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cheesmo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheesmo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
A nice elbow there by Cheesmo.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Cheesmo isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheesmo landing shots from mount.
Mach Cheesmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheesmo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheesmo looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cheesmo controlling from mount.
Smith wants to hold on but Cheesmo pushes him away.
Cheesmo controlling his opponent.
Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheesmo controlling his opponent.
Cheesmo wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Cheesmo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Cheesmo isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheesmo controlling the pace for now.
Mach Cheesmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cheesmo trying to control but Smith is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mach Cheesmo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Cheesmo pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cheesmo prevents the takedown attempt.
Cheesmo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheesmo scores with a knee to the head.
Cheesmo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheesmo has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheesmo obliges.
Cheesmo with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheesmo.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mach Cheesmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheesmo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mach Cheesmo!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Mach Cheesmo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mach Cheesmo!

Mach Cheesmo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

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

Wong
vs
westcott

176 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, billy westcott!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from westcott.

Wong has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Wong.
westcott scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Wong.
westcott has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Wong has westcott pressed against the cage, preventing westcott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
westcott is trying to break free.
westcott is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Wong working westcott over with knees to the body.
westcott is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Wong leaning his opponent against the cage.
westcott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. westcott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wong lands a knee to the head.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into westcott's ribcage.
westcott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
westcott tries to throw a body punch but Wong avoids it by throwing westcott back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
westcott working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wong prevents westcott from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from westcott fails to land.
westcott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
westcott looks gassed!
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong has westcott pushed against the cage.
westcott working hard to break the clinch.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. westcott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wong is pushing westcott up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong working westcott over with knees to the body.
Wong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning westcott up against the cage.
westcott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wong smiles and moves away.
Jay Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of billy westcott.
Wong jabs at westcott's body.

Wong rushes westcott and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wong.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Wong.
Wong tries to clinch but westcott moves out of range.
Wong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
westcott misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wong closes the distance and pushes westcott back into the cage.
westcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
westcott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong prevents westcott from breaking the clinch.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wong stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
westcott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
westcott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong stalls.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. westcott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong slows down the pace here.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. westcott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Wong.
westcott tries a body shot but Wong blocks it.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong effectively controlling the action here.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into westcott's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Wong 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.

Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up but westcott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wong tries to clinch up.
westcott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jay Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
westcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wong connects with a nice looking jab.

Wong moves into the clinch.
Wong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
westcott takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning westcott up against the cage.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite westcott's efforts to push away.
westcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
westcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wong displaying some good clinch control by pressing westcott up against the cage.

westcott breaks the clinch.
westcott keeps the fight on the outside.

Wong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
westcott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
westcott wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Jay Wong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wong avoids the elbow strike from westcott, against the cage.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
westcott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Wong to work.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into westcott's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
westcott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wong just leaning against westcott, taking a breather.
Wong working westcott over with knees to the body.
westcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wong's elbow.
Wong controlling the action here for a moment.
westcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
westcott scores with a shot to the side of Wong's head.
Wong avoiding damage.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for westcott.
Wong displaying some good clinch control by pressing westcott up against the cage.
westcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
westcott misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
westcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
westcott has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Wong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite westcott's efforts to push away.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
westcott has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
westcott letting Wong take a breather here.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
westcott tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
westcott can't break the clinch.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong leaning against his opponent.
westcott takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from westcott.
westcott fails to pull guard.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but westcott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
westcott can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong blocking some punches.
westcott tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
westcott tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
westcott can't break the clinch.
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
westcott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by westcott as Wong tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Wong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

westcott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
westcott wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Wong as westcott shoots in.
Wong is looking to clinch but westcott is avoiding it.
Wong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but westcott circles away quickly and effectively.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch but westcott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wong scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with westcott, pushing him back against the cage.
westcott tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has westcott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
westcott is trying to force a seperation but Wong has the dominant position.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on westcott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
westcott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
westcott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
westcott is looking to control Wong's arms but Wong gets an underhook and turns him. Now westcott has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for westcott.
Wong blocks a body shot from westcott.
Wong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
westcott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite westcott's efforts to push away.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wong working westcott over with knees to the body.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to westcott's face.
westcott wants to break free but Wong has control.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Wong slowing the pace effectively.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
westcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
westcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from westcott on the inside.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has westcott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
westcott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wong stalling in the clinch but westcott improves position.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from westcott.
westcott is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
westcott is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wong blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on westcott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has westcott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
westcott can't break the clinch.
westcott wants to break free but Wong has control.
billy westcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Wong.
westcott is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Jay Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
westcott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wong just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from westcott.
Wong leaning against his opponent.
Wong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
westcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
westcott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wong with a knee to the head.
westcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Wong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
westcott wants a takedown.
Jay Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of billy westcott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong prevents westcott from breaking the clinch.
westcott throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Wong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jay Wong!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jay Wong!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jay Wong!

Jay Wong wins by unanimous decision!

C
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Flink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flink comes to the cage accompanied by Crank That. Dawson has chosen Lambda Lambda Lambda Song as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Flink
vs
Dawson

195 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
248 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Flink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flink misses with a double jab.

Dawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Dawson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Flink shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flink fails to land with a series of punches.
Flink avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson lands strikes from half guard.
Dawson slips a nice elbow through Flink's hands, connecting with Flink's forehead.
Flink wants to get back to full guard.
Flink is breathing heavily.
Flink is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson works his way into side control.
Flink is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Dawson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Flink is looking for a sweep.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson landing a few strikes.
Flink takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Dawson stands up.

Dawson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flink was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flink can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flink wants to improve his position but Dawson is controlling well.
Dawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawson passes to side control.
Flink manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dawson's best efforts.
Flink makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flink.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson wants to control from the top but Flink keeps moving.
Dawson passes Flink's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Dawson is working for a kimura but Flink is defending it quite comfortably.
Flink has hold of Dawson's hands but Dawson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Flink is defending well.
Flink is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flink gets full guard.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flink's head.

Flink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Flink looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawson trying to control but Flink is working from the bottom.
Dawson stands up over Flink, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flink is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.

Flink is working an open guard so Dawson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flink moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Magnus Flink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flink looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Dawson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flink throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Flink.

Dawson tries to keep at a distance but Flink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flink is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
Dawson presses Flink against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Dawson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dawson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Flink tries to pass.
Flink slips nicely into half guard.
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flink working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.

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

Flink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Flink throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flink had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawson defends it easily.

Flink working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.

Flink looking for a guillotine here but Dawson defends easily.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson distracts Flink with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flink working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Dawson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dawson slips a nice elbow through Flink's hands, connecting with Flink's forehead.
Flink wants to get back to full guard.
Flink is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flink wants to get back to full guard.
Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but Flink is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dawson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Flink is pressing down on Dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flink's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flink throws a right and a left that both miss.

Flink clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Flink missing with knees to the body.

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

Flink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawson landing with the ground and pound.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Flink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dawson 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Flink displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Dawson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dawson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flink, up you get!
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flink lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flink.
Flink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flink tries to avoid it but Dawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flink to the ground. Flink escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flink wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side

so Dawson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Flink is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dawson drops back looking for a leg! Flink is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flink manages to kick Dawson off! Dawson jumps back into Flink's guard.

Flink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dudley Dawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawson working some strikes from top position.

Flink looking for subs off his back but Dawson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Flink's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flink manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flink is trying to get back to half guard.
Dawson is putting a hurting on Flink here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flink gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flink is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawson's back!

Flink is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dawson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dawson for a finish.
Dawson turns into Flink and is now in his guard.

Flink pushes a forearm under Dawson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dawson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Flink!