CUFL 1 - It Begins! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter VIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lecter VIII's choice of entrance music: Getting Away With Murder. This should be a great matchup!

Miller
vs
Lecter VIII

179 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Biobonds Supplements $100 158+
Black Skull 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter VIII!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lecter VIII looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lecter VIII trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller keeping full guard, as Lecter VIII tries to pass.

Miller looking for a guillotine here but Lecter VIII defends easily.
Lecter VIII trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lecter VIII content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lecter VIII in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lecter VIII thows a big elbow that misses.
Lecter VIII throwing strikes but missing.
Lecter VIII postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Lecter VIII chips away with some ground and pound.
Lecter VIII wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecter VIII tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lecter VIII trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Lecter VIII postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.

Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lecter VIII can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller is looking for a triangle but Lecter VIII pushes his legs off easily.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lecter VIII missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Lecter VIII from controlling successfully.
Lecter VIII working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lecter VIII landing with the ground and pound.
Lecter VIII lands a couple of digs.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lecter VIII accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lecter VIII with a nice head shot there.
Lecter VIII landing with the ground and pound.
Lecter VIII trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Lecter VIII from controlling successfully.
Lecter VIII scoring with punches to the head and body.

Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lecter VIII trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

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

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lecter VIII.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII working the ground and pound.
Lecter VIII scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Lecter VIII's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lecter VIII grinds an elbow into Miller's temple.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Lecter VIII creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lecter VIII landing a few strikes.
Lecter VIII scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller is not content to let Lecter VIII control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter VIII lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dan Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miller tries to keep at a distance but Lecter VIII has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lecter VIII prevents a takedown attempt there.

Miller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lecter VIII is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miller to the mat. Miller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lecter VIII tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.

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

Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lecter VIII defends it easily.
Lecter VIII lands a couple of digs.
Dan Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lecter VIII trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lecter VIII wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Lecter VIII must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lecter VIII might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.

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

Lecter VIII drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lecter VIII wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lecter VIII tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Lecter VIII is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lecter VIII doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lecter VIII avoid being mounted?

Lecter VIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lecter VIII scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lecter VIII's best efforts.
Lecter VIII thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller is staying active underneath Lecter VIII, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lecter VIII is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lecter VIII thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller blocks a head kick by Lecter VIII.

Lecter VIII feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Lecter VIII changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Miller looking for a guillotine here but Lecter VIII defends easily.
Lecter VIII wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Lecter VIII in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lecter VIII trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter VIII loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lecter VIII defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter VIII 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Lecter VIII. That's going to slow Miller down.

Lecter VIII bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lecter VIII looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lecter VIII's best efforts.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Lecter VIII is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Lecter VIII thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Lecter VIII really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lecter VIII throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Lecter VIII missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller is staying active underneath Lecter VIII, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.

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

Lecter VIII closes the distance and clinches.

Lecter VIII drags the fight down to the ground.
Miller stops Lecter VIII from standing up.

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

Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lecter VIII is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Lecter VIII throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lecter VIII doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lecter VIII manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lecter VIII trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.

Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lecter VIII defends well.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Lecter VIII slips an elbow through the middle.
Lecter VIII loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lecter VIII trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lecter VIII trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lecter VIII gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lecter VIII wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Lecter VIII stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lecter VIII throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Lecter VIII finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lecter VIII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Lecter VIII stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Miller looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lecter VIII is defending well. Miller quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lecter VIII has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Miller celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Punish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson has chosen Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Jimmy Benson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Punish
vs
Benson

181 cm
20
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
22
169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Punish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Benson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punish scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Benson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Benson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Punish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Punish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benson is defending well for now.

Punish jumps into guard, dragging Benson to the mat.
Benson stands and throws Punish's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Punish prevents Benson from moving into mount.
Punish is looking for a sweep.
Benson working the ground and pound.
Punish tries to buck Benson off but Benson is having none of it.
Punish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Punish gets full guard.
Punish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him.
Benson wants to stand but Punish is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Punish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Benson wants to pass the guard but Punish is keeping the position.
Benson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Punish but he's now mounted!
Benson can't control as he wanted to and Punish manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Benson wants to take a breather but Punish is having none of it.
Benson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson throwing shots but Punish is blocking nicely.
Benson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benson wants to take a breather but Punish is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Punish is looking to clinch but Benson is avoiding it.
Punish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punish is breathing heavily.

Benson tries to keep at a distance but Punish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Punish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Punish breaks from the clinch.

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.

Benson moves into the clinch.

Benson has hold of one of Punish's legs. Punish is fighting the takedown attempt but Benson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Benson wants to control from the top but Punish keeps moving.

Punish is looking for a triangle but Benson pushes his legs off easily.
Benson thows a big elbow that misses.
Benson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benson postures up in Punish's guard and throws a big left but Punish blocks it.
Benson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benson throws a series of punches but Punish avoids them all with ease.
Punish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Benson gets caught flat footed, as Punish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benson has a closed guard, preventing Punish from standing up.
Punish won't allow Benson to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benson is looking to sweep but instead, Punish has passed into half guard.
Punish prevents Benson from standing back up.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Punish is working away from the top position though.

Punish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benson sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute 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.
Benson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benson wants it to stay on the feet.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Benson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benson is working away from the top position though.
Benson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Benson with shots to the head and body - Punish looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benson avoids the attempt from Punish to control.
Benson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Punish is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punish in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Benson looking to finish Punish with some ground and pound. This is bad for Punish!
Benson working Punish over with strikes here.
Benson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Benson with good strikes from the mount here!
Punish is squirming around, avoiding Benson's attempts to control the action.
Benson landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson landing strikes from the mount.

Benson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Punish turns into him and now he's in Benson's guard.
Benson is trying to keep Punish in close.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Punish from controlling successfully.
Punish with a flurry of punches that miss.

Benson wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benson lands a really nice looking cross but Punish seems unphased.
Benson tries to bum rush Punish with a series of wild strikes but Punish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benson throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benson!
Punish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Benson scores with a takedown into Punish's guard.
Benson preventing the sweep.
Benson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Benson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Punish wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Benson manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Benson throws a shot to the body.
Punish fails to land the takedown.
Punish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Punish coming out on top.

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

Punish is rocked!

It looks like Logan Punish has been cut.
Benson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Punish's defenses. It connects perfectly with Punish's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Benson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Jaquier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Karpanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Jaquier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jaquier
vs
Karpanov

180 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Jaquier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Karpanov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpanov tries to clinch but Jaquier is having none of it.
Jaquier stuffs the takedown attempt from Karpanov. Karpanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaquier as he avoids it easily.
Karpanov has a takedown stuffed.
Francis Jaquier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Karpanov.
Karpanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaquier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karpanov.
Karpanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karpanov.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier defending well as Karpanov loads up on a big left hand.
Karpanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaquier as he jumps to the side.
Jaquier avoids a kick to the body.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaquier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Karpanov tries to clinch but Jaquier moves out of range.
Karpanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaquier is just out of range.
Karpanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaquier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karpanov has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
Jaquier misses with a head kick.
Karpanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaquier circles away.
No luck for Karpanov with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karpanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaquier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaquier wants it to stay on the feet.
Karpanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaquier swivels and escapes.
Jaquier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karpanov.
Jaquier throws a head kick but Karpanov moves out of range.
Jaquier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dmitri Karpanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaquier lands a head kick. Karpanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karpanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaquier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Karpanov moves out of range easily.
Karpanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaquier avoids it really well and circles away.
Karpanov wants to clinch up but Jaquier keeps it at a distance.
Jaquier throws a head kick that Karpanov semi-blocks.
Jaquier could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaquier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karpanov.
Jaquier tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis Jaquier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpanov closes the distance and clinches up with Jaquier, looking for a takedown. Karpanov pushes Jaquier against the cage but Jaquier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis Jaquier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Karpanov.
Jaquier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karpanov is looking to land body kicks.
Karpanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Dmitri Karpanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaquier is fending him off so far but Karpanov persists. Nope, Jaquier circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Karpanov misses
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov wants to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jaquier lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karpanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaquier.
Karpanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Karpanov moves out of range easily.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov wants to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a big head kick but Karpanov shrugs it off.
Jaquier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov wants to clinch but Jaquier slips to the side
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jaquier lands with a slapping head kick.
Karpanov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jaquier is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Karpanov.
Karpanov looks to throw a body kick
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov throws a lazy head kick
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses.
Jaquier lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Jaquier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.

Karpanov looks to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses

and Karpanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaquier's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karpanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaquier, up you get!
Karpanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jaquier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov shoots and misses
and Jaquier counters with a big head kick but Karpanov shrugs it off.
Karpanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karpanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpanov tries for a takedown but Jaquier circles away easily
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Francis Jaquier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Karpanov.
Karpanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov wants to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Karpanov shoots and misses
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
Jaquier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karpanov.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaquier counters with a big head kick but Karpanov shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Karpanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier misses with a head kick.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov loads up on a big right hand but Jaquier slips the punch.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov tries to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karpanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Dmitri Karpanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis Jaquier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Karpanov moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Jaquier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaquier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Jaquier!