Death Squad 78:Bayden vs Batman PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Pulvirizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anirudh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negi has chosen 2Pac - Ghetto Gospel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pulvirizer
vs
Negi

190 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Pulvirizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anirudh Negi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Pulvirizer counters with a crisp one two that drops Negi! Pulvirizer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Negi to his feet! Negi is in big trouble!

Negi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulvirizer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Negi.
Negi is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulvirizer finish him?
Negi looks to land a combination but Pulvirizer avoids it well.
Negi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulvirizer misses with a wild combination.
Negi blocks the body kick.
Negi seems to have recovered his senses.
Negi swinging wildly here.
Pulvirizer throws a head kick but Negi moves out of range.
Pulvirizer catches Negi with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Negi forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Evil Pulvirizer!
In defeat, Anirudh Negi stepped up to the mic, saying 'FUCK YOU !!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Longshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratan Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longshank comes to the cage accompanied by duality by slipknot. Rick Longshank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Longshank
vs
Negi

177 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Tends to cut

GREEN!160

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Longshank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ratan Negi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negi checks a leg kick.
Negi checks a leg kick.
Longshank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longshank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longshank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Longshank lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Negi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Negi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longshank throws a low kick but Negi avoids it.
Negi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Negi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Longshank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Negi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Negi jumps guard but Longshank stands there with Negi around his waist. Negi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Longshank tries to work over Negi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longshank has had enough of the clinch but Negi keeps him there for the moment.
Longshank throws a punch but it's blocked by Negi.
Longshank has a couple of punches blocked by Negi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshank lands with a left to the head.
Negi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Longshank misses with a body punch.
Longshank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Negi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Longshank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rick Longshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratan Negi.
Longshank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Negi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longshank avoids it.
Negi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longshank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Negi has him pressed against the cage.
Negi is trying to pull guard but Longshank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Longshank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Negi breaks the clinch.
Longshank throws a series of punches but Negi avoids them all with ease.
Longshank thows a body shot but no joy.
Longshank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longshank lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshank works Negi's body with a nice hook.
Negi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longshank throws a body kick that misses.
Longshank misses with the body kick

and Negi counters by moving into the clinch.
Negi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Negi blocks an uppercut.
Negi tries to stall but Longshank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Longshank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longshank misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longshank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longshank is trying to break free.
Longshank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Negi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longshank misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Longshank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Longshank 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Longshank!
Rick Longshank decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raif Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raif Kind looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Kind
vs
Hicks

185 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Raif Kind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kind misses with a two punch combination.
Kind throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks scores with a three punch combo!
Kind circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kind throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hicks's head.
Kind throws a body kick that misses.

Hicks has closed the distance and engaged Kind in a clinch.
Kind really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kind breaks from the clinch.
Hicks tries to clinch up.
Kind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hicks circles away quickly and effectively.
Kind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hicks circles away quickly and effectively.
Kind is breathing heavily.
Kind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kind throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
Hicks is looking to clinch but Kind is avoiding it.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Kind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination.
Hicks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks darts in looking for a takedown but Kind gets double underhooks and turns Hicks into the cage.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Kind manages to get underhooks.
Kind definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raif Kind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hicks.
Kind taking a breather.
Kind takes an elbow to the temple.

Kind decides to pull guard.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Kind has wrist control.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Hicks is pushing down on Kind's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kind is fighting to maintain full guard but Hicks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hicks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kind does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hicks tries to pass to full mount but Kind defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks keeps trying to improve his position.
Kind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hicks.
Hicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kind is refusing to be controlled, as Hicks sits in half guard.
Hicks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a heavy elbow.
Hicks lands a big shot there that rocks Kind but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hicks tries to control but Kind wriggling away.
Hicks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hicks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hicks landing shots from mount.

Hicks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kind to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kind shrugs it off.

Hicks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the head.
Kind is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Kind taking shots to the head.
Hicks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hicks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kind's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks looking to control but Kind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hicks scoring with strikes but Kind is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hicks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kind lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hicks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kind's sensitive parts.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Kind's ribs.
Hicks darts in looking for a takedown but Kind gets double underhooks and turns Hicks into the cage.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Kind won't allow it.

Kind breaks the clinch.
Hicks slips a jab and a cross from Kind.
Hicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kind.
Raif Kind is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kind misses with a double jab
and Hicks counters with an outside leg kick.
Hicks fails with the takedown.
Raif Kind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Hicks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks tries to score with some ground and pound. Kind controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hicks scores with punches from side control.
Hicks taking a breather here.
Hicks cracks Kind with a big elbow.
Kind on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Hicks connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Hicks working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kind looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hicks! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Hicks!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kniezelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Darius Kniezelis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kniezelis
vs
Davis

186 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Kniezelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Davis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kniezelis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kniezelis throws a one two combo.

Kniezelis cracks Davis with a big right hand and Davis goes down!

Davis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kniezelis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Kniezelis finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Davis is looking for a triangle here but Kniezelis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is still trying to improve position.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kniezelis's best efforts.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kniezelis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kniezelis's back!
Kniezelis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Davis keeps control of the position easily here as Kniezelis tries to buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control momentarily.
Davis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kniezelis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kniezelis wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davis with a couple of short strikes.
Davis landing strikes from the mount.

Davis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kniezelis is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Davis!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bdp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bdp
vs
Miller

188 cm
26
196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Bdp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bdp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Miller.

Bdp clinches up against the cage.
Miller's coach down at VERSE Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Bdp turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee asks Bdp politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bdp prefers to stall for the moment though.

Bdp tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Bdp creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bdp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bdp taking a breather here.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bdp lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bdp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.

Bdp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bdp haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to regain half guard here but Bdp keeps moving and retains side control.
Bdp trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Bdp creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
An elbow from Bdp crashes against the mat.
Bdp is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bdp lands a few punches from side control.
Bdp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.

Bdp tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bdp crashes against the mat.
Bdp working the ground and pound from side control.
Bdp working the ground and pound from side control.
Bdp trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Bdp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bdp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miller is trying to buck Bdp off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bdp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller looks to move to half guard but instead Bdp has passed into mount! Damn!
Bdp lands a big shot there that rocks Miller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Bdp trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Bdp maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Bdp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bdp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller tries to hold on but Bdp postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bdp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Bdp looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.

Bdp closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Bdp has him pressed against the cage.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Bdp is controlling the position.

Bdp has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bdp trying to control the position but Miller is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Bdp postures up.

Bdp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Bdp working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miller stops Bdp from passing to mount.

Bdp is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bdp is chipping away with strikes.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Bdp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adam Bdp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bdp in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Miller is not content to let Bdp control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bdp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bdp trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Bdp working away.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Bdp content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bdp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bdp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
Bdp wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bdp scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bdp is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bdp fails to land the takedown.
Zack Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bdp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Bdp on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bdp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller avoids the body shot from Bdp.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Bdp is rocked!
Miller connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Bdp covering up! Miller comes in with a big uppercut and Bdp goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zack Miller!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark DeLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Po is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

DeLeon
vs
Po

187 cm
24
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

215 cm
24
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark DeLeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeLeon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - DeLeon circles away.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLeon keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLeon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

DeLeon tries to keep at a distance but Po has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeLeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Po is defending well.
Po is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeLeon is defending well for now.
DeLeon really is a fat lump.
DeLeon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Po blocks it with crossed arms.
DeLeon is working for takedown but Po is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeLeon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark DeLeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
DeLeon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Po fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Po doesn't manage to clinch there - DeLeon circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeLeon counters with a big head kick but Po shrugs it off.
Po moves in looking to clinch but DeLeon pushes him off.
DeLeon swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.

Po moves into range and clinches up with DeLeon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeLeon looking for a takedown.

Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Po forces DeLeon back against the cage and clinches.

Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Po looks winded!
DeLeon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Po tries to clinch there but DeLeon circles away.
Po wants to clinch.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po tries to clinch there but DeLeon circles away.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeLeon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Po tries to clinch but DeLeon moves out of range.
Po is looking to clinch but DeLeon is avoiding it.
Po moves to clinch but DeLeon breaks away
and DeLeon counters with a thumping low kick.

DeLeon tries to keep at a distance but Po has taken the fight into the clinch.
Po scores a nice knee to the body.

DeLeon pulls guard effortlessly.

DeLeon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Po really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeLeon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po wants to stand but DeLeon is controlling his posture from full guard.

Po has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing DeLeon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Po is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - DeLeon pulls down on the head and he's put Po to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark DeLeon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratos Gorkhain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratos Gorkhain is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Spartan
vs
Gorkhain

180 cm
20
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Conviction
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratos Gorkhain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan lands a body shot.
Gorkhain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorkhain.
Gorkhain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gorkhain throws a right hand that Spartan ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartan also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Spartan misses its intended target.
Gorkhain slips under a jab.
Gorkhain misses with a two punch combination.
Gorkhain misses with the combination.
Spartan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Kratos Gorkhain has been cut.
Gorkhain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorkhain misses with a double jab
and Spartan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Spartan's head coaches at Champions GYM | All Elite Coaches| that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A leg kick checked by Gorkhain.
Gorkhain works Spartan's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan misses with a hook. Gorkhain ducked under it nicely.
Gorkhain misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorkhain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spartan circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartan scores with a body shot.
Gorkhain connects with a body shot.
Gorkhain throws a right hand that Spartan ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartan also avoids with ease.
Gorkhain tries to bum rush Spartan with a series of wild strikes but Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorkhain throws a looping overhand right but Spartan ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gorkhain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spartan.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorkhain throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorkhain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Spartan counter with a right hand.
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!
Gorkhain avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorkhain is just out of range.
Spartan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spartan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorkhain on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Gorkhain.
Spartan cracks a nice hook into Gorkhain's ribs.
Gorkhain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spartan counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartan misses with a double jab
and Gorkhain counters with a two punch combo.
Gorkhain misses with a wild combination.
Spartan needs to keep his hands up - Gorkhain had a free shot at his head there.
Spartan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Gorkhain. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan digs a good body shot into Gorkhain's ribs.
Spartan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gorkhain looks winded!
Gorkhain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorkhain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan connects with a jab.

That has opened up Kratos Gorkhain's cut even more.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Gorkhain's shoulder, as Gorkhain tries to avoid the shot.
Gorkhain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Spartan.
Spartan scores with a hook.
Gorkhain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Gorkhain blocks the leg kick.
Spartan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gorkhain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
We've been informed that Gorkhain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorkhain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartan dodges the punch combination from Gorkhain.
The Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan throws a right hand that Gorkhain ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorkhain also avoids with ease.
Gorkhain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

The cut above Kratos Gorkhain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spartan lands with a cross.
Spartan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gorkhain to score with a decent uppercut.
Gorkhain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Spartan scores with a four punch combination!

Gorkhain is rocked!
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorkhain manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Spartan lands a big uppercut and Gorkhain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gorkhain looks OK. Spartan waves Gorkhain back to his feet!
Gorkhain is still on wobbly legs! Can Spartan finish him?

Kratos Gorkhain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Spartan fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorkhain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spartan rather than just go for the knockout.
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorkhain.
Gorkhain leaves his chin hanging out and Spartan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gorkhain crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Spartan!
A less than humble The Spartan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's entrance music is 50 Cent - Many Men. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Evans
vs
Kontiovaara

180 cm
33
212 lbs
20 - 15 - 2

193 cm
39
267 lbs
20 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiovaara looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Kontiovaara avoids the body shot from Evans.
Kontiovaara slips under a jab from Evans.
Kontiovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Kontiovaara lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontiovaara dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
Kontiovaara misses with a few strikes there.
Evans misses with a left hand

and Kontiovaara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kontiovaara.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kontiovaara wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Evans working for a triangle but Kontiovaara defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evans's guard.
Evans working a defensive guard but Kontiovaara manages to pass into side control anyway.

Kontiovaara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kontiovaara in side control, throwing shots but Evans defends.
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.
Kontiovaara working away.

Kontiovaara stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice cross by Evans.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kontiovaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kontiovaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kontiovaara tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Kontiovaara throws a sloppy body shot

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kontiovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Kontiovaara trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara controlling the position.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Kontiovaara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Kontiovaara!

Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontiovaara is looking to stand up but Evans won't let him.
Evans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kontiovaara is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kontiovaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Evans moves into full guard.

Evans working for a triangle but Kontiovaara defends it easily.
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 Rashad Evans 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.

Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kontiovaara.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kontiovaara throws out the jab.
Evans connects with a leg kick. Kontiovaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kontiovaara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kontiovaara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kontiovaara is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Kontiovaara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Evans tenderised Kontiovaara's leg. Kontiovaara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans slips a jab from Kontiovaara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Rashad Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kontiovaara.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kontiovaara.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.

Kontiovaara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kontiovaara is in Evans's guard.
Kontiovaara looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans wants to control from the top but Kontiovaara keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara controlling the position.
Kontiovaara trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans wants to take a breather but Kontiovaara manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Evans.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans trying to control but Kontiovaara is working from the bottom.
Kontiovaara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Kontiovaara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Kontiovaara!
Kontiovaara trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Kontiovaara throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kontiovaara's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiovaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kontiovaara is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kontiovaara holds on and takes a little breather.
Kontiovaara working a defensive guard here.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kontiovaara is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice cross by Evans.
Kontiovaara throws a sloppy head kick

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kontiovaara is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kontiovaara wants to get back to his feet.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kontiovaara is trying to stand.
Kontiovaara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
I really don't envy Evans right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans just trying to survive but Kontiovaara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kontiovaara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Evans defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Evans manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kontiovaara's guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Evans works over Kontiovaara with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kontiovaara is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans controlling from the top position.
Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rashad Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.

Kontiovaara moves into the clinch.

Kontiovaara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiovaara doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans lands with a straight right. Kontiovaara didn't see that one coming.
Evans misses with an uppercut.

Kontiovaara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kontiovaara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans struggling a bit here.
Evans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Kontiovaara.
Evans is controlling Kontiovaara's trapped leg to prevent Kontiovaara from advancing to side control.

Kontiovaara is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
An out of breath Rashad Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bayden Wood Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Batman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wood Jr
vs
Batman

178 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conquer
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bayden Wood Jr !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Batman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batman tries to clinch up.

Wood Jr drives through and clinches with Batman against the cage.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
Batman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood Jr .
Our sources have told us that Wood Jr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wood Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood Jr avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
Batman blocks a body shot from Wood Jr .
Wood Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batman keeps control of Wood Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wood Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Batman has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Wood Jr .
Wood Jr trying to stall but Batman improves his position.
Wood Jr can't get the takedown.
Batman stalling in the clinch.
Batman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wood Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batman moves in looking to clinch but Wood Jr pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman tries to clinch up but Wood Jr circles away and keeps his distance.

Batman forces Wood Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Batman tries to land a knee to the head but Wood Jr blocks with his arms.
Batman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batman has him pressed against the cage.
Wood Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batman slowing the pace effectively.
Wood Jr misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wood Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wood Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batman has Wood Jr pushed against the cage.
Wood Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wood Jr up against the cage.
Batman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood Jr can't break the clinch.
Wood Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Batman.
Wood Jr has had enough of the clinch but Batman keeps him there for the moment.
Batman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood Jr is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Wood Jr .
Wood Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Batman.
Batman taking a breather.
Wood Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wood Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wood Jr avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
Batman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Batman.
Wood Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayden Wood Jr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood Jr is trying to break free.
Batman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wood Jr tries to circle away but Batman has him pinned against the cage.
Batman prevents Wood Jr from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Wood Jr .
Batman scores a nice knee to the body.
Wood Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Batman has double underhooks.
Wood Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Batman controls the action.
Batman is struggling to control the position.
Batman trying to land knees to the body.
Wood Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wood Jr avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wood Jr tries to break free but Batman pushes him back against the cage.
Wood Jr is trying to break the clinch but Batman is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Bayden Wood Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Batman wants to clinch.
Batman tries to clinch up.
Wood Jr tries to land a leg kick but Batman saw it coming and moves away.
Wood Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Wood Jr does no damage.

Batman clinches up with Wood Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Batman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wood Jr 's efforts to push away.
Wood Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood Jr lands with a left to the head.
Wood Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Batman won't allow it.
Wood Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Batman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood Jr avoids it.
Wood Jr tries to throw a body punch but Batman avoids it by throwing Wood Jr back against the cage.
Batman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood Jr avoids it.
Batman tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Wood Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Batman effectively controlling the action here.
Batman prevents Wood Jr from breaking the clinch.
Batman blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood Jr .
Batman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Batman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Wood Jr letting Batman take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr wants to break free but Batman has control.
Wood Jr tries to circle away but Batman has him pinned against the cage.
Wood Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Batman just leaning against Wood Jr , taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Wood Jr .
Batman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batman tries to land a knee to the head but Wood Jr blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batman tries a knee to the head but Wood Jr blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batman just leaning against Wood Jr , taking a breather.
Wood Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batman is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Wood Jr 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Batman.
Wood Jr is trying to push Batman away but Batman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wood Jr gets through Batman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batman blocking some punches.
Wood Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wood Jr up against the cage.
Wood Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Batman.
Batman has Wood Jr pushed against the cage.
Wood Jr stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wood Jr 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood Jr avoids it.
Bayden Wood Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batman prevents Wood Jr from breaking the clinch.
Wood Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wood Jr is trying to force a seperation but Batman has the dominant position.
Batman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood Jr .
Wood Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wood Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wood Jr is trying to push Batman away but Batman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batman is pushing Wood Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wood Jr tries to break free but Batman pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bayden Wood Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Batman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Batman clinches up with Wood Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Wood Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Batman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Batman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wood Jr .
Batman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Batman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wood Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batman misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood Jr is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayden Wood Jr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood Jr up against the cage.
Wood Jr misses with some punches.
Batman prevents Wood Jr from breaking the clinch.
Wood Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wood Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Batman won't allow it.
Wood Jr letting Batman take a breather here.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
Batman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wood Jr .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
Wood Jr misses with some punches.
Wood Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wood Jr tries to work over Batman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Batman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Batman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Batman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wood Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wood Jr fails to land.
Wood Jr is trying to push Batman away but Batman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Batman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood Jr .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wood Jr stalling the fight.
Wood Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
Wood Jr is trying to break the clinch but Batman is controlling him.
Batman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood Jr is defending well for now.
Batman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Batman has double underhooks.
Wood Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Wood Jr to work.
Wood Jr is trying to push Batman away but Batman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
Batman keeps control of Wood Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wood Jr has Batman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Batman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wood Jr avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
Batman has Wood Jr pressed against the cage.
Wood Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batman has him pressed against the cage.
The Batman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Batman won't allow it.
Wood Jr tries to break free but Batman pushes him back against the cage.
Batman leaning against his opponent.
Wood Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batman tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Wood Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Batman.
Batman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bayden Wood Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Batman.
I think Wood Jr 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!