Carnage 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trunks Brief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Brief

184 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trunks Brief!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brief is looking for a sweep.

Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brief is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brief is looking for a sweep.
Brief wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson working the head with strikes.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson scores with punches from side control.
Brief tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Brief is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson is putting a hurting on Brief here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brief is trying to improve his position.
Nelson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brief some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson grinds an elbow into Brief's temple.
Nelson controlling the position.
Nelson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brief is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Nelson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Brief is concentrating on defense, preventing Nelson from advancing position.
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.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but Brief is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Brief is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brief avoid being mounted?
Brief is trying to get back to full guard.
Brief gets full guard.
Brief looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!

Brief escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson works over Brief with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brief for as long as he can get away with.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brief keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
Nelson is pushing down on Brief's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brief is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Brief is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Brief is looking to improve his position.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brief wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brief is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brief wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Brief is defending well.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Brief's head.
Brief trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Brief actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brief knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brief is looking to improve his position.
Brief has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nelson is trying to control. Brief wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brief is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brief!
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brief looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Brief is squirming around nicely.
Nelson raining down shots from the mount!
Nelson landing strikes from the mount.
Nelson scoring with strikes but Brief is staying in there.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Brief to control.
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Brief is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brief keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brief is bucking up trying to escape but Nelson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brief tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nelson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nelson with the ground and pound from mount.
Nelson dominating with strikes here.

Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Brief is in no mood to give up.
Nelson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brief is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Brief is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brief wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Brief working to try and regain half guard.
Brief tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Brief is working to get back to half guard.
Brief is breathing heavily.
Brief wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Nelson with shots to the head and body - Brief looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nelson cracks Brief with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brief is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brief can do to turn this around?
Brief gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Brief is defending well.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brief tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Nelson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Brief or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.

Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gunnar Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brief looking for a sweep. Not yet Brief, not yet.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.

Brief is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brief being controlled here, momentarily.
Brief is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Brief takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nelson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brief working a defensive guard here.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nelson distracts Brief with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brief looking to control.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Brief's brow.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Brief is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brief keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brief is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brief has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Brief's brow.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brief takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brief is trying to improve his position.
Nelson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brief is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brief taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brief is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nelson connects with a decent elbow.
Nelson looks up at the clock and then as Brief takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nelson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nelson scoring with punches and elbows.
Brief trying to remain calm as Nelson controls from the top position.
Brief is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brief regains half guard.
Nelson controlling the pace.

Brief is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Brief defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Brief's head.
Trunks Brief has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brief trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Brief is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brief is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson controlling the action here.
Gunnar Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brief looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

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

Ali
vs
King

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

KAISER

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 Los Angeles, Mohsin Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ali decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.

King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ali passes into half guard.

Ali is trying for a kimura here. King looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ali wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohsin Ali!
Mohsin Ali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Country Grammar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bravo
vs
Martinez

195 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bravo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martinez to the ground. Bravo is now in Martinez's guard.
Martinez has a closed guard, preventing Bravo from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Bravo just wasn't active enough.
Martinez lands with a hook. Bravo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Chris Bravo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Bravo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bravo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Martinez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martinez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Martinez connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bravo to the floor! Martinez dives in looking for the finish!

Bravo is rocked!
Martinez moves into full mount! Bravo won't be happy about that!
Oh Bravo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Martinez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Martinez looking to finish with strikes here!
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now.
Martinez throws some wild stikes that Bravo manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control but Bravo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martinez misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo prevents Martinez from taking his back.
Martinez looking to finish with strikes here!
Martinez looking to control and managing it successfully.

Martinez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bravo is now in Martinez's guard. A big mistake from Martinez there, giving up the dominant position!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to stand but Martinez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bravo gets to his feet. Martinez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martinez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinez. Bravo shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez feints and then cracks Bravo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bravo down.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martinez lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Bravo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Martinez fakes the leg kick and cracks Bravo in the body.
Martinez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bravo if he has to take too many more of those.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Martinez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Martinez lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.

Martinez cracks Bravo with a big right hand and Bravo goes down!
Martinez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bravo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Martinez.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.

Martinez throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bravo stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Martinez follows into mount!

Chris Bravo's cut is getting worse.
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!
Martinez tries to control but Bravo wriggling away.
Martinez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bravo has his hands clasped together but Martinez breaks the hold and Bravo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Martinez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Martinez!
Tommy Martinez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Rouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouch has chosen Can I as his entrance music. Chase Rouch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lowrey
vs
Rouch

187 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Lowrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Rouch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lowrey moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lowrey.
Rouch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Mike Lowrey has been cut.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Lowrey blocks it.
Rouch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lowrey misses with a body punch.
Lowrey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rouch looking to throw knees to the head but Lowrey is blocking nicely.
Lowrey takes an elbow to the temple.
Rouch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rouch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lowrey dodges an elbow strike from Rouch.
Rouch is trying to stall.
Rouch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rouch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowrey's defenses.
Lowrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rouch is trying to maintain a safe position but Lowrey gets an underhook and turns Rouch into the cage.
Rouch blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey avoids the elbow strike from Rouch, against the cage.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Lowrey blocks it.
Rouch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lowrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lowrey tries to work over Rouch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rouch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowrey.
Rouch misses with a knee strike.
Lowrey scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lowrey.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Lowrey blocks it.
Lowrey can't find room to land a body shot as Rouch controls the action.
Rouch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rouch lands a good knee to the midsection. Lowrey won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowrey misses with a punch to the body.
Rouch blocking some punches.
Lowrey is leaning against Rouch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowrey.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rouch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowrey blocks it with crossed arms.
Lowrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lowrey lands with a left to the head.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rouch.
Lowrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rouch lands a knee to the head.
Rouch lands an elbow that stopped Lowrey in his tracks for a moment.
Rouch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowrey.
Lowrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowrey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowrey blocks an elbow strike.
Rouch prevents a body shot from Lowrey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Rouch.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Lowrey fails to land.
Lowrey tries a body shot but Rouch blocks it.
Rouch blocks an uppercut.
Lowrey taking a breather.

Lowrey pulls guard.
Rouch trying to control but Lowrey is working from the bottom.
Lowrey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rouch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rouch tries to get to full guard but Lowrey has control of the leg.
Lowrey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey content to control rather than advance.
Lowrey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rouch is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lowrey slows the pace down in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowrey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rouch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Rouch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowrey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lowrey gets tackled into the cage by Rouch. Rouch maintains the clinch.
Rouch landing knees to the body.
Lowrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rouch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowrey's defenses.
Lowrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Rouch.
Lowrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Rouch.
Lowrey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rouch crunches a lovely knee into Lowrey's ribcage.
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!
Rouch lands an elbow just above Lowrey 's eye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rouch connects with a knee to the head.
Lowrey working aggressively here.
Lowrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lowrey avoiding damage as Rouch throws knees to the body.
Lowrey tries to stall but Rouch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Rouch.
Lowrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Rouch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouch landing knees to the body.
Lowrey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lowrey jumps guard but Rouch stands there with Lowrey around his waist. Lowrey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lowrey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rouch walks away with a smile on his face. Lowrey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lowrey darts in and clinches Rouch up against the cage.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lowrey fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lowrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowrey tries to work over Rouch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowrey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rouch.
Rouch landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rouch lands a damaging elbow.
Rouch lands a good knee to the midsection. Lowrey won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rouch obliges.
Lowrey avoiding damage as Rouch throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lowrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Rouch.
Lowrey misses with a body punch.
Rouch trying to land knees to the body.
Rouch throws an elbow that misses.
Rouch connects with a knee to the head.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lowrey can't find room to land a body shot as Rouch controls the action.
Nice elbow from Rouch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lowrey fails to land.
Rouch lands an elbow inside that Lowrey shrugs off.

Mike Lowrey's cut is getting worse.
Lowrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
Rouch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowrey is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rouch.
Lowrey is pushing Rouch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rouch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lowrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rouch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowrey is defending well for now.
Rouch lands an elbow inside.
Rouch scores a nice knee to the body.
Rouch tries to land a knee to the head but Lowrey blocks with his arms.
Lowrey throws a head punch that misses.
Lowrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rouch looking to throw knees to the head but Lowrey is blocking nicely.
Lowrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rouch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Lowrey blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Rouch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowrey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rouch walks away with a smile on his face. Lowrey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rouch forces Lowrey back against the cage and clinches.
Rouch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rouch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lowrey blocks the elbow strike.
Chase Rouch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rouch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rouch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowrey's defenses.
Rouch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rouch pushes off an throws an elbow but Lowrey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rouch misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lowrey blocks an elbow strike.
Lowrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rouch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowrey's defenses.
Lowrey misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Rouch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowrey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Lowrey misses with a looping left.

Rouch darts in and clinches Lowrey up against the cage.
Lowrey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rouch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowrey is defending well for now.
Rouch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lowrey tries to throw a body punch but Rouch avoids it by throwing Lowrey back against the cage.
Lowrey misses with the head strike.
Rouch is trying to maintain a safe position but Lowrey gets an underhook and turns Rouch into the cage.
Rouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowrey.
Lowrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rouch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rouch lands a nice knee to the body.
Rouch misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey managing to block the knees to the body from Rouch.
Lowrey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rouch lands an elbow just above Lowrey 's eye.
Lowrey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rouch is keeping busy.
Rouch looking to throw knees to the head but Lowrey is blocking nicely.
Lowrey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rouch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rouch lands a nice elbow.
Lowrey misses with some punches.
Rouch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lowrey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rouch stalls.
Rouch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rouch lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouch misses with a knee strike.
Lowrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Lowrey blocks it.
Rouch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowrey's defenses.
Lowrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rouch working Lowrey over with knees to the body.
Rouch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowrey blocks it with crossed arms.
Rouch lands a knee to the body.
Lowrey takes an elbow to the temple.

Mike Lowrey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lowrey is trying to pull guard but Rouch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rouch trying to control the position but instead, Lowrey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rouch into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rouch lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rouch lands a knee to the head.
Rouch working Lowrey over with knees to the body.
Rouch lands a nice knee to the body.
Rouch missing with knees to the body.
Lowrey can't find room to land a body shot as Rouch controls the action.
Mike Lowrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowrey tries a body shot but Rouch blocks it.
Rouch tries to land knees in the clinch but Lowrey avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rouch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lowrey's brow.
Rouch working Lowrey over with knees to the body.
Rouch lands a good knee to the midsection. Lowrey won't want to take too many of those.
Rouch landing knees to the body.
Rouch lands a nice elbow.
Rouch lands an elbow that stopped Lowrey in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Mike Lowrey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Come on Rouch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rouch is looking to control Lowrey's arms but Lowrey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rouch has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey misses with the head strike.
Rouch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rouch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rouch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rouch lands a nice knee to the body.
Lowrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rouch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lowrey tries a body shot but Rouch blocks it.
Lowrey tries to work over Rouch'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!
Rouch missing with knees to the body.
Rouch misses with a knee to the head.
Rouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowrey.
Chase Rouch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rouch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lowrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lowrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Rouch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Rouch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rouch 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Rouch!
A relieved looking Chase Rouch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.