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QFC Tournament 265 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Goodman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Knox! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox gets caught flat footed, as Goodman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though. Goodman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman stands up from Knox's guard - Goodman perhaps looking for a knockout. Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Goodman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knox actively working from the bottom here. Goodman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Goodman slows the pace down in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Goodman pushes past his half guard into mount! Knox is looking to get to half guard. Goodman looking to control and managing it successfully. Knox is squirming around, avoiding Goodman's attempts to control the action. Knox should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Knox is working to get back to half guard.
Knox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Goodman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
 It looks like Mike Knox has been cut. Goodman controlling from mount.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox is working to get back to half guard.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here! Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't. Goodman working Knox over with strikes here.
 That has opened up Mike Knox's cut even more. Goodman landing shots from mount.
 Mike Knox's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Knox's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Goodman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onca Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Onca Musashi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ariel Andrew! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Musashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrew. Musashi tries to clinch but Andrew is having none of it.
Andrew moves into the clinch. Andrew putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Musashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Andrew is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrew circles away.
Andrew fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Onca Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Andrew. Andrew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Musashi circles away.
Andrew rushes Musashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Andrew throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi. Andrew blocks an elbow strike from Musashi.
Musashi breaks the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musashi feints and then cracks Andrew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrew down. Musashi looks for the body kick but Andrew saw that one coming. Andrew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Musashi sprawls well. Musashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andrew gets slowly back to his feet. Musashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Andrew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Musashi counters with a head kick. Onca Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Andrew avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Andrew fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Andrew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrew looks winded! The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrew wants to land a leg kick but Musashi is out of range. Andrew dodges the punch combination from Musashi.
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
Musashi stalling.
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Musashi. Andrew looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Andrew looks for a takedown but Musashi sprawls well. Andrew throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi counters with an inside leg kick. Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Andrew shoots for a double leg takedown but Musashi sprawls well. He's pushed Andrew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrew swats him away and circles back towards the center. Andrew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Musashi keeps the fight on the outside. A combination from Musashi does no damage. Andrew throws a nice head kick!
Musashi stuffs the takedown. Musashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Musashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrew circles away quickly and effectively. Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andrew fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Musashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onca Musashi dominated that round. That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Andrew circles away and keeps his distance. Andrew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Musashi scores with a three punch combo!
Onca Musashi is winning the standup battle so far. Musashi throws a wild body kick that Andrew sees coming a mile off.
Andrew gets a clinch. Andrew fails to pull guard.
Musashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrew has double underhooks. Musashi looking to stall.
Andrew is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now. Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrew controls his hands.
Andrew taking a breather.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Musashi as Andrew tries to tie him up. Andrew has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Onca Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Andrew.
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Andrew avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Musashi has managed to clinch.
Musashi stalling the fight.
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Andrew with that takedown attempt.
Andrew has Musashi up against the cage in a clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Andrew is breathing heavily.
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Andrew is trying desperately to land a takedown but Musashi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Andrew.
Musashi gets tackled into the cage by Andrew. Andrew maintains the clinch. Musashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Andrew slows down the pace here.
Andrew tries to pull guard but Musashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrew drops back down to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Musashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Andrew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Musashi throws a head kick but Andrew moves out of range.
Onca Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrew. Andrew shoots in but no luck this time. Musashi lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A frustrated look appears on Andrew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Andrew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark!
Andrew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Andrew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Musashi clinches up with Andrew and pushes him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Andrew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Musashi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Musashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onca Musashi dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Andrew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musashi but Musashi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Andrew fails with a takedown attempt. Musashi connects with a leg kick. Andrew looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Andrew is looking to land body kicks. Andrew swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi. Musashi scores with a head kick.
Andrew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Andrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musashi tries to avoid it but Andrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musashi to the ground. Musashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Onca Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Andrew. Andrew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Andrew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrew circles away.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrew.
Andrew wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance. Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Musashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrew. Andrew gets slowly back to his feet. Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Andrew moves out of range easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrew takes a kick to the side of the head. Andrew is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Musashi is looking to wear down Andrew with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Musashi tries to bum rush Andrew with a series of wild strikes but Andrew uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Onca Musashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Andrew throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it. Andrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Andrew tries to clinch up. Andrew shoots in but Musashi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Andrew misses with a low kick. Andrew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Musashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Andrew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musashi but Musashi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Musashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Musashi looks for the body kick but Andrew saw that one coming. Andrew lets loose with a powerful body kick. Musashi will feel that in the morning.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Andrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sloppy strikes from Andrew. Those never looked like landing. Andrew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Musashi as he avoids it easily.
Andrew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Musashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Andrew working the ground and pound but Musashi is defending the strikes. Andrew is looking to take a break and control but Musashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Onca Musashi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Musashi, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Onca Musashi! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Onca Musashi! Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Onca Musashi!
Onca Musashi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Comando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Mackels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Comando! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Mackels! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Comando tries for a takedown but Mackels circles away easily
and Mackels counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mackels maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Comando could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mackels has cracked it and Comando is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mackels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Mackels!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pildilapil Tubongbanua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Caldwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pildilapil Tubongbanua! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tubongbanua is looking to clinch but Caldwell is avoiding it.
Tubongbanua gets tackled into the cage by Caldwell. Caldwell maintains the clinch. Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tubongbanua's elbow. Caldwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tubongbanua has Caldwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caldwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A body shot lands from Caldwell.
A battle for position here, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caldwell. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Caldwell lands a body punch in the clinch. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Tubongbanua misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Tubongbanua avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage. Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Tubongbanua avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage. Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Tubongbanua blocks it.
Caldwell keeps control of Tubongbanua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tubongbanua is trying to break free.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. Tubongbanua blocks a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Tubongbanua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tubongbanua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Tubongbanua blocks a body shot from Caldwell. A right handed body shot lands from Caldwell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tubongbanua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caldwell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tubongbanua looks winded! Caldwell lands a shot to the body. Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Caldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caldwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tubongbanua or not. Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tubongbanua or not. Tubongbanua blocks a body shot from Caldwell. A left hand lands to the body for Caldwell.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Tubongbanua blocks it.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Tubongbanua avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage. Caldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Tubongbanua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steven Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pildilapil Tubongbanua. Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Caldwell as the two fighters clinch.
Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell digs a right hand underneath Tubongbanua's ribcage. Tubongbanua let out a lung full of air as it connected. Caldwell lands a shot to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Caldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Tubongbanua blocks it.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Tubongbanua blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Caldwell dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!

Caldwell instigates a clinch. Tubongbanua tries to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling the position. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Steven Caldwell has scored more points in the clinch so far. Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tubongbanua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tubongbanua's elbow. A right hand to the body from Caldwell.
Caldwell digs a right hand into Tubongbanua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tubongbanua's gas tank. Tubongbanua is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell is leaning against Tubongbanua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tubongbanua blocks a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Tubongbanua avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Caldwell as the two fighters clinch.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tubongbanua's elbow.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. 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! Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Caldwell pushes Tubongbanua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Caldwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tubongbanua or not. Caldwell lands a body punch. Caldwell presses Tubongbanua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Caldwell pushes Tubongbanua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hook to the body lands for Caldwell.
Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell lands a body punch. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Tubongbanua blocks a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tubongbanua's elbow. Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Tubongbanua avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tubongbanua can do to turn this around? Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caldwell is leaning against Tubongbanua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Tubongbanua blocks a body shot from Caldwell. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tubongbanua blocks a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Caldwell dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Caldwell digs a good hook to Tubongbanua's body.
Caldwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caldwell scores with a body shot.
Caldwell instigates a clinch. Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Tubongbanua blocks it.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Tubongbanua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Caldwell scores with a hook to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Good body shot from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a body punch in the clinch. Caldwell cracks Tubongbanua with a nice body shot. Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caldwell is working Tubongbanua over against the cage. Caldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Caldwell as the two fighters clinch.
Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Caldwell as the two fighters clinch.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Tubongbanua avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage. Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Caldwell misses with a punch to the body.
Tubongbanua prevents a body shot from Caldwell. Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Tubongbanua controls the action.
Caldwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tubongbanua controls his hands.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tubongbanua's elbow. A short body shot lands from Caldwell as the two fighters clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caldwell. Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Caldwell tries a body shot but Tubongbanua blocks it.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell tries to work over Tubongbanua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tubongbanua's elbow. A right hand to the body from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pildilapil Tubongbanua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Caldwell misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Steven Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round. Well Caldwell 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 William Gold scores the fight for Steven Caldwell! Judge James Glass scores the fight for Steven Caldwell! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Steven Caldwell!
Steven Caldwell wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macaraeg Quiambao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Cruz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Macaraeg Quiambao! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Quiambao shoots in. Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Quiambao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz. Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiambao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiambao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but Quiambao persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quiambao in particular looking to stall. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Quiambao uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cruz really wants to buck Quiambao off and get back to his feet.
Quiambao wants to finish this one by submission but Cruz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Quiambao. Cruz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position. Quiambao controlling the position easily from mount. Cruz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz has left one of his arms exposed and Quiambao doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cruz screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macaraeg Quiambao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bray Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bray Wyatt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Jaeger! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jaeger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wyatt sprawls well. Wyatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaeger gets slowly back to his feet. Jaeger throws a right and a left that Wyatt avoids nicely. Wyatt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaeger, before circling back to the center of the mat. A cross from Wyatt lands. Jaeger misses with a few strikes there.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Jaeger's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.
Jaeger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jaeger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wyatt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wyatt tries to kick Jaeger off but Jaeger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Wyatt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wyatt tries to get out of the position. Jaeger wants to pass the guard but Wyatt is defending well. Wyatt wants to get back to his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt is staying active underneath Jaeger, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jaeger not doing much here.
 Raymond Jaeger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Wyatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wyatt lands with a shot to the body. Wyatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jaeger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaeger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wyatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jaeger misses with a head kick.
Wyatt throws out a powerful jab. Decent striking displayed by Wyatt there. Wyatt tests Jaeger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Jaeger misses and Wyatt counters with a nice body shot. Bray Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jaeger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaeger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A head kick misses from Jaeger. Jab, jab by Wyatt - just one landing. Wyatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaeger throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and moves out of range. Jaeger wants to clinch. Left hook, right uppercut from Wyatt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jaeger tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaeger clinches up against the cage.
Jaeger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice combination there by Wyatt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wyatt throws a good cross that connects.
Wyatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jaeger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wyatt as he jumps to the side. Bray Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Jaeger. A left lands for Wyatt. Jaeger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaeger somewhat. Nice jab there from Wyatt. Wyatt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wyatt throws a series of punches but Jaeger moves out of range. Jaeger throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jaeger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyatt swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jaeger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jaeger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wyatt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wyatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wyatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wyatt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaegers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jaeger tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance. Wyatt lands a head shot.
Jaeger closes the distance and clinches. 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!
Jaeger manages to break the clinch.
Jaeger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wyatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jaeger throws a wild body kick that Wyatt sees coming a mile off. Jaeger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeger closes the distance and pushes Wyatt back into the cage. Jaeger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaeger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Bray Wyatt will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wyatt works over Jaeger's head and body with a nice combination. Jaeger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt avoids it really well and circles away. Wyatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jaeger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaeger. Jaeger fails with a takedown attempt. Wyatt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wyatt duly obliges. Jaeger closes the distance and clinches up with Wyatt, looking for a takedown. Jaeger pushes Wyatt against the cage but Wyatt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bray Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Jaeger. Jaeger walks into a straight right hand from Wyatt. Wyatt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jaeger is looking to clinch. The fighters circle momentarily. Wyatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bray Wyatt is winning the standup battle so far. Wyatt throws a shot to the body.
Jaeger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Raymond Jaeger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaeger should have avoided that one. Wyatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaeger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaeger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyatt keeps working. Jaeger throws an elbow but Wyatt slips to the side and avoids it well. Wyatt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wyatt stops Jaeger from passing to mount. Wyatt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jaeger is controlling him well. Jaeger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wyatt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Jaeger throws an elbow but Wyatt slips to the side and avoids it well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wyatt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wyatt is not content to let Jaeger control the position. Wyatt wants to get back to his feet but Jaeger drags him back down. Jaeger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wyatt! Jaeger controlling the pace for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaeger raining down shots from the mount! Wyatt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wyatt is trying to stand but he's just given Jaeger his back. Jaeger trying to control momentarily.
Jaeger is looking for the choke from the back position but Wyatt is controlling his hands well.
Jaeger working for the choke. Wyatt wants to get back to his feet. Jaeger lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jaeger.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wyatt has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Jaeger trying to control. Wyatt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jaeger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wyatt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. A jab from Wyatt finds it's way through Jaeger's defenses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wyatt tries to bum rush Jaeger with a series of wild strikes but Jaeger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaeger looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Wyatt wants to stand but Jaeger is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raymond Jaeger will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jaeger shoots in but no luck this time. Jaeger tries for a takedown but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jaeger has a takedown stuffed. Bray Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Jaeger. Jaeger misses with a two punch combination.
Wyatt lands a jab-cross combination. Jaeger shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Good shot there by Wyatt. Jaeger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wyatt circles away. Wyatt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaeger eats them both and turns towards Wyatt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jab from Wyatt. Jaeger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jaeger moves forwards but Wyatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt scores with a nice head shot. Jaeger misses with a head kick.
Jaeger wants to clinch up but Wyatt keeps it at a distance. Jaeger throws a leg kick but Wyatt checks it. Wyatt scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jaeger tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wyatt. Jaeger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaeger. Jaeger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jaeger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wyatt as he jumps to the side. Wyatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wyatt lands a two punch combo.
Wyatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wyatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaeger shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wyatt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook. Jaeger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wyatt is fending him off so far but Jaeger persists. Nope, Wyatt circles away and we're back to standing. Wyatt with a hook. Donk. Wyatt catches Jaeger right on the button with a cross. Wyatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaeger under the eye. Wyatt scores with a punch to the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger takes the fight into the clinch. Wyatt tries to break free but Jaeger pushes him back against the cage.
Jaeger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wyatt stalks Jaeger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jaeger's face. Jaeger staggers backwards, shaken. Jaeger shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaeger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wyatt looks like he's trying to stand up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaeger wants to pass to mount but Wyatt is defending the position.
Wyatt kicks Jaeger off and gets back to his feet.
Wyatt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wyatt wants to stand up but Jaeger is controlling him. Wyatt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jaeger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wyatt's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Bray Wyatt showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wyatt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bray Wyatt! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Raymond Jaeger! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Raymond Jaeger!
Raymond Jaeger wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quisumbing Tumulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Quisumbing Tumulak! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Caldwell! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Tumulak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tumulak dives in and scores a takedown into Caldwell's guard. Tumulak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Caldwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tumulak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Tumulak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
 Quisumbing Tumulak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Caldwell lands a nice shot that snaps Tumulak's head back.
 It looks like Quisumbing Tumulak has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Caldwell throws a right and a left that Tumulak avoids nicely. Quisumbing Tumulak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tumulak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Caldwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tumulak shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quisumbing Tumulak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tumulak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caldwell as he jumps to the side. Tumulak dodges the punch combination from Caldwell.
Tumulak shoots in but Caldwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tumulak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Caldwell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sloppy strikes from Caldwell. Those never looked like landing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tumulak. Tumulak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caldwell as he avoids it easily. Tumulak is breathing heavily.
Tumulak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Caldwell is trying to defend but Tumulak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caldwell is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Caldwell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Quisumbing Tumulak's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Caldwell throws out a loose jab but Tumulak uses good head movement to avoid it. Caldwell throws a shot from downtown. Tumulak moves away and avoids it. Caldwell throws a jab when Tumulak was well out of range. Danny Caldwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tumulak slips a jab from Caldwell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tumulak is defended easily by Caldwell. Tumulak fails with the takedown.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Caldwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Caldwell enables Tumulak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Caldwell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Caldwell is trying to control the position but Tumulak postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tumulak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tumulak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Caldwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tumulak has Caldwell in his guard. Caldwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tumulak swivels though and keeps the full guard. Caldwell keeps trying to improve his position. Caldwell wants to control from the top but Tumulak keeps moving. Caldwell pushing down on Tumulak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Caldwell uses his free foot to push down on Tumulak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tumulak. Caldwell wants to stand but Tumulak is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Caldwell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tumulak tries to lock up and control but Caldwell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tumulak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tumulak tries to get out of the position. Caldwell trying to control but Tumulak is having none of it.
Tumulak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caldwell. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Caldwell wants to control the pace but Tumulak is squirming around nicely.
Caldwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tumulak is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tumulak and Caldwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Quisumbing Tumulak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tumulak stops Caldwell from passing to mount.
Caldwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caldwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Caldwell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Caldwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Quisumbing Tumulak's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
The crowd cheers as Caldwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tumulak doesn't seem phased though. Caldwell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Caldwell throws the left hand but Tumulak avoids the punch easily. A jab from Caldwell finds it's way through Tumulak's defenses.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumulak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Caldwell wants to improve his position but Tumulak is controlling well.
Tumulak 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.
Caldwell wants to get back to full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tumulak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tumulak prevents Caldwell from improving his position. Caldwell trying to control but Tumulak postures up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Tumulak stalling. Tumulak prevents Caldwell from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tumulak content to control rather than advance.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Caldwell lands a jab.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tumulak fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Quisumbing Tumulak 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. Caldwell connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Caldwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Caldwell 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Danny Caldwell! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Danny Caldwell! Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Danny Caldwell!
Danny Caldwell wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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