CCoR - XXXIV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Hassan Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariq Hassan Hussain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hassan Hussain
vs
Sigurdsson

170 cm
21
280 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

204 cm
24
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tariq Hassan Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdsson moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Sigurdsson wants to clinch.

Hussain lands a big right hand that sends Sigurdsson crashing to the mat! Hussain stays standing though and waves Sigurdsson back to his feet!

It looks like Ragnar Sigurdsson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigurdsson moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Hussain throws a jab when Sigurdsson was well out of range.
Sigurdsson slips a straight right by Hussain.
Sigurdsson tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain finds Sigurdsson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sigurdsson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hussain lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sigurdsson will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tariq Hassan Hussain!
Our winner, Tariq Hassan Hussain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Boban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boban's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ana Tijoux - 1977. This should be fireworks!

Boban
vs
Trane

182 cm
30
184 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

192 cm
24
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Boban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Trane!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trane is looking to clinch but Boban is avoiding it.
John Trane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trane moves into range and clinches up with Boban.
Boban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trane misses with a knee strike.
Boban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boban misses with a body punch.
Trane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trane tries to land knees in the clinch but Boban avoids the damage to the body.
Boban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Boban gets control of Trane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boban will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trane is fighting to break Boban's control of his arms but Boban is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trane looking to pass the guard.
Boban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boban keeping full guard, as Trane tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban working a defensive guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Mirko Boban wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trane throws a lazy body kick
and Boban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trane thinking.
Trane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trane. That's going to slow Boban down.

Boban closes the distance and clinches.
Trane lands a good knee to the midsection. Boban won't want to take too many of those.
Trane is trying to maintain a safe position but Boban gets an underhook and turns Trane into the cage.
Boban fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Trane.
Boban is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boban tries for a takedown but Trane manages to get underhooks.
Trane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boban's defenses.
Boban takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trane lands a left hand.
Trane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trane lands an elbow inside that Boban shrugs off.
Trane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trane lands with a short shot to the head.
Trane lands a left hand.
Trane leaning against his opponent.
Trane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trane lands an elbow just above Boban 's eye.
Trane lands a good knee to the midsection. Boban won't want to take too many of those.
Trane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boban being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Trane as the two fighters clinch.
Trane lands an elbow that stopped Boban in his tracks for a moment.
Trane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trane lands a damaging elbow.
Trane lands a nice knee to the body.
Trane lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Trane to work.
Trane working Boban over with knees to the body.
Boban takes an elbow to the forehead.
A hook to the body from Trane.
Trane crunches a lovely knee into Boban's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Trane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trane gets through Boban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trane lands a nice knee to the body.
Trane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Boban is rocked!
Trane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boban backwards.
Oh Boban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trane lands a knee to the body.
Trane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trane lands an elbow inside that Boban shrugs off.
Trane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trane lands an elbow inside that Boban shrugs off.
Trane landing knees to the body.
Trane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boban misses with a body punch.
Trane stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Trane.
Boban takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trane lands a knee to the body.
Come on Trane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boban takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boban seems to have got his legs back now.
Trane scores with a shot to the body.
Boban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boban paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Trane pushes Boban up against the cage in a clinch.
Trane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trane.
Boban takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trane blocks an uppercut.
Trane landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trane trying to stall but Boban improves his position.
Trane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boban up against the cage.
Trane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trane lands a nice knee to the body.
Trane pushes Boban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trane.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trane.
Trane lands with a left to the head.
Trane lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Trane as the two fighters clinch.
Trane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trane jerks Boban's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Boban drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Trane goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Trane because Boban was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). John Trane!
A very excited looking John Trane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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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 Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You shall not pass. Jackson has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Grey
vs
Jackson

186 cm
19
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
29
205 lbs
4 - 11 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

BeastMode

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Grey.
A swing and a miss from Grey.

Grey cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grey finish him?

Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey slips a straight right by Jackson.

Grey lands a big uppercut and Jackson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jackson looks OK. Grey waves Jackson back to his feet!
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grey finish him?
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
David Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Grey fakes the body blow, causing Jackson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jackson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gandalf Grey!
A victorious Gandalf Grey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bandridge might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 6 pack of beer- Hank 3. 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.

Bandridge
vs
Pearmine

187 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Pearmine!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearmine shoots and misses
and Bandridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Tim Pearmine has been cut.
Pearmine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bandridge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearmine scrambles back to his feet.
Pearmine wants to clinch but Bandridge slips to the side
and Bandridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Pearmine is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandridge misses with a low kick.
Pearmine misses with a takedown
and Bandridge counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Pearmine off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bandridge follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Pearmine was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
After winning the bout, Brad Bandridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera has chosen Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kjellstrom
vs
Caschera

197 cm
37
265 lbs
24 - 21 - 0

175 cm
37
255 lbs
23 - 26 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjellstrom tries to clinch but Caschera moves out of range.
Kjellstrom darts in trying to clinch
and Caschera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kjellstrom tries to keep at a distance but Caschera has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kjellstrom has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Caschera is trying to keep an underhook but Kjellstrom manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Caschera is trying to stand.
Kjellstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kjellstrom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kjellstrom throwing shots but Caschera is blocking nicely.
Caschera trying to control here.
Kjellstrom wants to pass to mount but Caschera is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kjellstrom is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjellstrom slips a nice elbow through Caschera's hands, connecting with Caschera's forehead.
Ground and pound from Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caschera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Caschera is defending against the submission attempts here by Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom stops Caschera from getting back to his feet.

Kjellstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caschera has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kjellstrom is working for a kimura but Caschera is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kjellstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caschera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kjellstrom thows a huge punch but Caschera dodges it nicely.
Caschera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kjellstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caschera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kjellstrom slips a nice elbow through Caschera's hands, connecting with Caschera's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Caschera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caschera tries to kick Kjellstrom off but Kjellstrom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kjellstrom is trying to control. Caschera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kjellstrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Caschera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kjellstrom pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caschera is refusing to be controlled, as Kjellstrom sits in half guard.

Kjellstrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caschera is just riding it out for now. Kjellstrom eventually gives up the hold.
Caschera wants to get back to his feet.

Caschera actively working from the bottom here.

Caschera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kjellstrom looks to clinch
and Caschera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kjellstrom lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Max Caschera has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kjellstrom moves into range and clinches up with Caschera.
Caschera is trying to pull guard but Kjellstrom has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caschera fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caschera.
Kjellstrom lands with a left to the head.
Caschera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kjellstrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Caschera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kjellstrom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caschera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kjellstrom to keep the fight standing.
Bjorn Kjellstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Caschera.
A bit of stalling here from Kjellstrom.
Caschera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kjellstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Kjellstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Caschera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Caschera gets tackled into the cage by Kjellstrom. Kjellstrom maintains the clinch.
Kjellstrom scores with a shot to the side of Caschera's head.
Kjellstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kjellstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Kjellstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjellstrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caschera backwards.
Caschera takes a shot to the head.
Kjellstrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caschera backwards.
Caschera is trying to pull guard but Kjellstrom has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjellstrom.
Kjellstrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kjellstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Kjellstrom working aggressively here.
Caschera jumps guard but Kjellstrom stands there with Caschera around his waist. Caschera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caschera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caschera blocking some punches.
Caschera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kjellstrom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Kjellstrom jumps guard and drags Caschera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Kjellstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caschera defends well.

Caschera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kjellstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caschera has managed to get both his arms back between Kjellstrom's legs - danger averted.

Kjellstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kjellstrom looking for a guillotine here but Caschera defends easily.

Caschera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Caschera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caschera wants to clinch.
Kjellstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caschera swings widly with a right hand
and Kjellstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kjellstrom tries to clinch up.
Caschera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That has opened up Max Caschera's cut even more.
Caschera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kjellstrom with a hook.
Caschera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Caschera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjorn Kjellstrom is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjellstrom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caschera has time to react.

Kjellstrom has closed the distance and engaged Caschera in a clinch.
Kjellstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kjellstrom misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kjellstrom fails to land.
Kjellstrom working aggressively here.

Caschera breaks from the clinch.
Caschera wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Kjellstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Caschera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kjellstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Caschera circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caschera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kjellstrom drives through and clinches with Caschera against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caschera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kjellstrom smiles and moves away.
Kjellstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Caschera is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kjellstrom instigates a clinch.
Kjellstrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caschera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caschera tries to pull guard but Kjellstrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caschera.
Bjorn Kjellstrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Caschera gets control of Kjellstrom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caschera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Caschera is looking for a triangle but Kjellstrom pushes his legs off easily.
Kjellstrom pushing down on Caschera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kjellstrom wants to pass the guard but Caschera is defending well.

Kjellstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Caschera is defending well.
Kjellstrom wants to control but Caschera is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caschera is trying to stand up here but Kjellstrom is controlling him well.

Kjellstrom seems to be looking for submissions.

Kjellstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Caschera is defending well.
Caschera is pressing down on Kjellstrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjellstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caschera is keeping the position for now.

Caschera working for a triangle but Kjellstrom defends it easily.
Kjellstrom lands a couple of digs.
Kjellstrom wants to pass the guard but Caschera is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caschera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kjellstrom defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Caschera pushes Kjellstrom off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kjellstrom defending well as Caschera loads up on a big left hand.
Caschera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kjellstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caschera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kjellstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjellstrom lands a glancing blow to the side of Caschera's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caschera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

The cut above Max Caschera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kjellstrom lands an overhand right.
Caschera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kjellstrom in his tracks.
Caschera swats away the attempt to clinch by Kjellstrom.
Max Caschera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjellstrom misses with a double jab
letting Caschera counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bjorn Kjellstrom.
Well Kjellstrom 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Kjellstrom!
Bjorn Kjellstrom was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Cassel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassel has chosen Team America as his entrance music. Buster Hymen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hymen
vs
Cassel

198 cm
20
257 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

175 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Xtreme Merchandise

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen lands with a straight right. Cassel didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Tom Cassel has been cut.
Hymen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buster Hymen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassel looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hymen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cassel's head, knocking him out cold! Hymen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Hymen!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cherry's choice of entrance music: D-12 - Fight Music . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Coke
vs
Cherry

187 cm
28
177 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Xtreme Merchandise

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Coke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cherry's waist but Cherry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coke off to one side.
Coke connects with a body shot.
Coke scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Buster Cherry has been cut.
Coke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cherry swivels and escapes.
Coke scores with a punch to the head.
Coke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cherry pinned against the cage. Cherry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Coke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke darts in trying to clinch

and Cherry counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coke is looking to regain half guard here but Cherry keeps moving and retains side control.
Coke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cherry working the ground and pound.
Coke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coke taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cherry working the head with strikes.
Cherry lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cherry tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cherry trying to control the action but Coke is working from the bottom.
Cherry lands a few punches from side control.
Cherry wants to control but Coke is keeping him busy.
Coke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cherry landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Coke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Coke is rocked!
Cherry working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Coke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Cherry is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Coke is trying to escape and Cherry transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Coke is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cherry! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Cherry!
Buster Cherry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ezekiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmo has chosen Roni Size-Bite The Bullet as his entrance music. Johnny Ezekiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ezekiel
vs
Kimmo

179 cm
27
186 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
33
194 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ezekiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kimmo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ezekiel.
Kimmo cracks Ezekiel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kimmo throws the left hand but Ezekiel avoids the punch easily.

Ezekiel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kimmo!

Ezekiel decides to stand back up.
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!
Kimmo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ezekiel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimmo stuffs the takedown.
Kimmo stuffs the takedown.
Kimmo scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimmo has closed the distance and engaged Ezekiel in a clinch.
Kimmo lands a nice elbow.
Kimmo misses with a knee to the head.
Ezekiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kimmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kimmo misses with a knee strike.
Kimmo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kimmo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kimmo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ezekiel takes an elbow to the temple.
Kimmo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ezekiel blocks it with crossed arms.
Kimmo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ezekiel managing to block the knees to the body from Kimmo.
Kimmo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ezekiel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ezekiel is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimmo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kimmo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ezekiel.
Ezekiel avoiding damage as Kimmo throws knees to the body.
Ezekiel avoiding damage as Kimmo throws knees to the body.
Kimmo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ezekiel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kimmo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kimmo connects with a knee to the head.
Kimmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ezekiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kimmo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Kimmo breaks the clinch.
Ezekiel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ezekiel has closed the distance and engaged Kimmo in a clinch.
Kimmo digs a right hand into Ezekiel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ezekiel's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezekiel lands an elbow inside that Kimmo shrugs off.
Ezekiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kimmo misses with a knee strike.
Kimmo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ezekiel lands with a left to the head.
Ezekiel wants to stall.
Kimmo managing to block the knees to the body from Ezekiel.
A knee to the head by Kimmo.
Kimmo just leaning against Ezekiel, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimmo as Ezekiel tries to tie him up.
Kimmo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kimmo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ezekiel tries to stall but Kimmo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezekiel dodges an elbow strike from Kimmo.
Ezekiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ezekiel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimmo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kimmo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ezekiel's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ezekiel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimmo misses with a knee to the head.
Ezekiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ezekiel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimmo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ezekiel is defending well for now.
Ezekiel crunches a lovely knee into Kimmo's ribcage.
Ezekiel lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ezekiel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kimmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kimmo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Ezekiel.
Ezekiel moves in looking to clinch but Kimmo pushes him off.

Ezekiel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ezekiel tries to stall but Kimmo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ezekiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kimmo looking to throw knees to the head but Ezekiel is blocking nicely.
Kimmo stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kimmo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ezekiels head.
A knee to the head by Kimmo.

It looks like Johnny Ezekiel has been cut.
Ezekiel throws an elbow but it misses.
Kimmo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ezekiel misses with a knee to the head.
Ezekiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kimmo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ezekiel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kimmo stalling.
Kimmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ezekiel is trying to stall.
Ezekiel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ezekiel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ezekiel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kimmo lands with a light punch inside.
Kimmo taking a breather.
Michael Kimmo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Ezekiel.

Ezekiel manages to break the clinch.
Ezekiel tries to clinch up but Kimmo circles away and keeps his distance.

Ezekiel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimmo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimmo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ezekiel is controlling him.
Ezekiel trying to control but Kimmo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezekiel wants to get up but he can't break Kimmo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Ezekiel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kimmo misses with a head kick.
Ezekiel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimmo circles away.
Ezekiel fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezekiel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kimmo counters with a straight right hand.
Ezekiel ducks under a wild hook from Kimmo.
Ezekiel tries to clinch there but Kimmo circles away.
Ezekiel tries to clinch up but Kimmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ezekiel fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ezekiel wants to clinch
and Kimmo counters with a body kick that stops Ezekiel in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ezekiel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Kimmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Ezekiel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Kimmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ezekiel circles away.
Ezekiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnny Ezekiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimmo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ezekiel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ezekiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ezekiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ezekiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimmo throws a hook but Ezekiel blocks it.

Ezekiel forces Kimmo back against the cage and clinches.
Kimmo tries to land a knee to the head but Ezekiel blocks with his arms.
Ezekiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kimmo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ezekiel avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimmo throws a head punch that misses.
Kimmo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ezekiel breaks from the clinch.

Ezekiel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kimmo pushes Ezekiel off and gets back to his feet.
Ezekiel tries to clinch but Kimmo moves away
enabling Kimmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ezekiel slips a straight right by Kimmo.
Kimmo misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ezekiel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimmo throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ezekiel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ezekiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimmo tries a head kick but it misses.

Kimmo has closed the distance and engaged Ezekiel in a clinch.
Ezekiel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kimmo slows down the pace here.
Kimmo lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezekiel avoids a wild elbow strike from Kimmo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kimmo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kimmo.
Kimmo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ezekiel avoids the damage to the body.
Ezekiel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kimmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Ezekiel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ezekiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimmo throws out a loose jab but Ezekiel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael Kimmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ezekiel has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny Ezekiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimmo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kimmo throws a push kick but Ezekiel slaps the foot to one side.
Kimmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ezekiel is looking to clinch but Kimmo is avoiding it.
Ezekiel scores with a spinning back kick!
Ezekiel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimmo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimmo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michael Kimmo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ezekiel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimmo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Kimmo.
I've got Kimmo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kimmo!
A very excited looking Michael Kimmo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Daniels
vs
Silva

178 cm
25
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, RZ Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daniels thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Daniels gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Daniels prevents Silva from improving his position.

Daniels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.

Daniels seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Daniels with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Daniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva trying to control here.

Daniels wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Daniels.
Silva wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

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

Silva is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.

Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.

Daniels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daniels has Silva in his guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Daniels has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daniels wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva throws a combination. Daniels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva connects with a jab.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Silva.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
Silva works over Daniels's head and body with a nice combination.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Silva.
RZ Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Daniels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daniels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva keeping control of the position.

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

Daniels is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RZ Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
RZ Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Daniels shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
RZ Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva scores with a jab. Daniels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daniels on the side of the head.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
RZ Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RZ Silva!