WolfFL 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Green Pillow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cezar Aazbong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pillow
vs
Aazbong

177 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Green Pillow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cezar Aazbong!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aazbong throws a jab but it's blocked by Pillow.
Aazbong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pillow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Aazbong. No joy for Pillow on that attempt.
Aazbong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pillow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pillow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Pillow clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pillow looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Pillow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aazbong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pillow.
Pillow tries for a takedown but Aazbong manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aazbong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pillow keeps control of Aazbong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pillow can't get the takedown.
Aazbong avoids the elbow strike from Pillow, against the cage.
Aazbong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pillow tries to pull guard but Aazbong holds him up against the cage and eventually Pillow drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillow wants a takedown.
Pillow misses with a punch to the body.
Aazbong tries to break the clinch but Pillow is controlling the position.
Aazbong is trying to break the clinch but Pillow is controlling him.
Pillow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aazbong to keep the fight standing.
Aazbong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pillow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aazbong is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Pillow has denied him.
Pillow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Aazbong breaks from the clinch.
Pillow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aazbong paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aazbong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pillow on the side of the head.
Pillow shoots in but no luck this time.
Aazbong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pillow on the side of the head.
Aazbong cracks Pillow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Aazbong. No joy for Pillow on that attempt.
Pillow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aazbong counters with a nice uppercut.
Aazbong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aazbong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cezar Aazbong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pillow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aazbong.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aazbong cracks Pillow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pillow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aazbong scores with a nice right hand.
Aazbong misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cezar Aazbong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pillow tries to clinch up.
Aazbong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pillow moves away.
Pillow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aazbong circles away quickly and effectively.
Pillow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aazbong.
Green Pillow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pillow misses with a takedown attempt
and Aazbong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aazbong throws a good cross that connects.
Aazbong works Pillow's body with a nice hook.
Aazbong takes a swing at Pillow's ribcage but misses.
Pillow has a takedown stuffed.
Pillow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aazbong.
Pillow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aazbong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aazbong circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aazbong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pillow under the eye.
Pillow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pillow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pillow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aazbong circles away quickly and effectively.
Aazbong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pillow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pillow throws a nice looking combination but Aazbong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aazbong takes a swing at Pillow's ribcage but misses.
Pillow tries to close the distance and clinch but Aazbong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aazbong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pillow is looking to clinch but Aazbong is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aazbong. Pillow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aazbong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong swings for the body but Pillow moves out of range.
Pillow misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pillow has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pillow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aazbong is trying to keep an underhook but Pillow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aazbong tries to get to full guard but Pillow has control of the leg.

Pillow is trying to work for a kimura but Aazbong is defending well.
Aazbong tries to roll over but Pillow keeps him under control.

Pillow seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong is holding on to half guard well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aazbong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aazbong wants to get back to full guard.
Aazbong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pillow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pillow's back!
Aazbong lands punches and elbows.
Aazbong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pillow.
Pillow looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Aazbong biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillow is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aazbong trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cezar Aazbong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Aazbong connects with a body shot that sends Pillow's belly button to the back.
Pillow shoots for a double leg takedown but Aazbong sprawls well. He's pushed Pillow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aazbong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pillow dives in for a single leg takedown but Aazbong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aazbong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Pillow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pillow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aazbong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pillow wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pillow has Aazbong pressed against the cage, preventing Aazbong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aazbong breaks the clinch.
Pillow wants to clinch.
Pillow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aazbong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pillow.
Aazbong scores with a nice head shot.

Pillow closes the distance and pushes Aazbong back into the cage.
Aazbong stalling in the clinch but Pillow improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aazbong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aazbong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aazbong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pillow has him pressed against the cage.
Pillow tries to score a body lock takedown but Aazbong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aazbong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pillow is keeping busy.
Aazbong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aazbong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aazbong is trying to push Pillow away but Pillow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pillow stalling the fight.
Aazbong is looking to control Pillow's arms but Pillow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aazbong has his back to the cage.
Pillow misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong is trying to force a seperation but Pillow has the dominant position.
Aazbong working hard to break the clinch.
Aazbong is trying to stall.
Pillow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aazbong is defending well.
Pillow has Aazbong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aazbong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aazbong taking a breather.
Green Pillow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pillow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aazbong pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cezar Aazbong!
Cezar Aazbong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spike Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Cash - Hurt. This should be a great matchup!

Gomes
vs
Perez

185 cm
18
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spike Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Perez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Gomes getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gomes stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gomes takes Perez's back.
Perez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Perez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gomes.

Gomes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Perez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gomes has got one arm under Perez's chin. This could be trouble... Perez trying to control the other hand but Gomes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Perez has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spike Gomes!
Our winner, Spike Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Luken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Luken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Crasher's chin.

Luken
vs
Crasher

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
188 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Luken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Crasher!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crasher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luken tries to clinch there but Crasher circles away.

Crasher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luken sprawls well initially but Crasher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Luken is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Crasher is working for a submission of some sort.
Crasher tries to stand and escape but Luken is controlling the position.
My spies in Finch Farm inform me that Crasher has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Luken wants to improve his position but Crasher is controlling well.
Crasher is thwarting Luken's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crasher trying to control the action but Luken is working from the bottom.
Luken is doing well to control the position and prevent Crasher from advancing to side control.
Luken is looking to control Crasher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luken avoid being mounted?

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

Luken drives through with a takedown into guard.

Luken drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crasher dives on top into guard.
Luken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crasher manages to get himself to full guard.
Crasher wants to stand up but Luken is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luken trying to control but Crasher is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crasher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crasher is pressing down on Luken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luken is holding on 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!
Luken wants to control but Crasher is keeping busy.
Luken is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luken is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crasher tries to stand but can't do so whilst Luken controls his leg.
Luken is pressing down on Crasher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luken holds on and takes a little breather.
Luken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crasher manages to get himself to full guard.
Luken throwing strikes from guard but Crasher blocks nicely.
Luken stops Crasher from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luken drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crasher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crasher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crasher!
Crasher is working Luken over with some ground and pound from side control.
Luken is trying to improve his position.
Crasher wants to control but Luken is keeping him busy.
Luken tries to bench press Crasher off him but Crasher keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Luken is trying to maintain the position but Crasher is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crasher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Luken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luken lands in his opponent's guard.
Luken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Luken is looking to work some ground and pound but Crasher has wrist control.
Crasher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luken is pushing down on Crasher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crasher is fighting to maintain full guard but Luken has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crasher won't allow Luken to pass to mount.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luken trying to pass the guard but Crasher defending well.
Luken drops an elbow to the side of Crasher's head.

Luken is trying to work for a kimura but Crasher is defending well.
Luken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crasher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Luken is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Crasher still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Crasher has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luken can't do much from the bottom here.
Luken is trying to improve his position.
Crasher is looking to take a break and control but Luken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luken gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crasher is looking to stall here but Luken recovers full guard.

Luken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crasher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crasher wants to control from the top but Luken keeps moving.
Luken is controlling Crasher's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luken trying to keep a closed guard but Crasher is proving a slippery customer.
Crasher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Crasher.

Crasher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Luken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crasher is in Luken's guard.
Luken has Crasher pulled in close to control his posture.

Luken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crasher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crasher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luken keeping full guard, as Crasher tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Luken dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Crasher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crasher wants it to stay on the feet.

Crasher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luken's guard.
Crasher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luken has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Luken keeping moving, preventing Crasher from controlling successfully.
Crasher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crasher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luken is keeping the position for now.
Luken is trying to keep Crasher in close.
Luken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luken is trying to keep Crasher in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luken. That's going to slow Crasher down.
Crasher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Luken clinches up with Crasher and pushes him back against the cage.

Crasher jumps guard.
Luken won't allow Crasher to sweep him here.
Crasher keeping moving, preventing Luken from controlling successfully.

Luken drops back looking for a leg! Crasher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crasher manages to kick Luken off! Luken jumps back into Crasher's guard.
Luken with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luken is looking to work some ground and pound but Crasher has wrist control.

Luken drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crasher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luken has Crasher in his guard.
Luken is trying to control the position but Crasher postures up.
Crasher wants to control from the top but Luken keeps moving.
Luken seems keen to control Crasher's posture.
Crasher wants to control from the top but Luken keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Crasher wasn't active enough on the ground.

Luken clinches up against the cage.

Crasher has hold of one of Luken's legs. Luken is fighting the takedown attempt but Crasher gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Luken is pulling down on Crasher's head. It's preventing any offense from Crasher, at least for the moment.
Luken looking for a sweep. Not yet Luken, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luken is on top in guard.
Luken throws an elbow that misses. Crasher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luken's guard. Nice move by Crasher!
Crasher advances to half guard.
Jacob Luken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luken trying to control here.
Luken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luken keeping moving, preventing Crasher from controlling successfully.
Luken managing to control the position.
Crasher trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Luken manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob Luken.
Well Luken 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Luken!
Our winner, Jacob Luken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Altreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crone Daris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Altreto
vs
Daris

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Altreto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crone Daris!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altreto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altreto throws a jab when Daris was well out of range.
Daris feints a jab promting Altreto to slip. Daris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Altreto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Daris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Altreto digs a good body shot into Daris's ribs.
Altreto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Altreto digs a good hook to Daris's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altreto misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Crone Daris has been cut.
Altreto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Altreto throws a body punch but Daris moves out of range.
Altreto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daris moves away.
Luiz Altreto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Altreto misses with a jab to the body

and Daris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Altreto wants to stand and escape but Daris is having none of it.
Altreto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Altreto is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet but Daris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Crone Daris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Daris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altreto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daris defending well as Altreto loads up on a big left hand.
Altreto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Altreto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daris moves away.
Daris scores with a one two! Altreto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Daris misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altreto looks to score with a jab to the body but Daris is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Altreto misses with a jab to the body
and Daris counters with a three punch combo that has Altreto backing up. Altreto nods at Daris to acknowledge the strikes.
Altreto missing with a left hand there. Daris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Altreto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daris staying out of range there.
Daris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Altreto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altreto.
Altreto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daris manages to avoid it.
Altreto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altreto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Daris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Altreto's guard.
Daris prevents Altreto from getting back to his feet.
Daris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daris wants to pass the guard but Altreto is keeping the position.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Daris manages to pass to side control.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet.
Daris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Altreto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Daris there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altreto is trying to stand up here but Daris is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Daris in particular looking to stall.
Altreto tries to kick Daris off but Daris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daris not doing much here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Crone Daris wasn't active enough on the ground.

Daris drives through with a takedown into Altreto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daris 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.
Altreto is looking to stand back up but Daris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Altreto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daris working over Altreto with some ground and pound. Altreto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crone Daris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crone Daris's cut.
That's time! Altreto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Daris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Altreto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altreto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Altreto keeping moving, preventing Daris from controlling successfully.
Daris won't allow Altreto to get back to his feet.
Daris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daris content to stall in guard here.
Daris stops Altreto from standing up.
Altreto is wriggling around but Daris manages to pass to half guard.
Daris content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daris trying to mount his opponent but Altreto defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Altreto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daris is taking a breather. Altreto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Crone Daris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Altreto takes a swing at Daris's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Altreto misses

and Daris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Altreto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altreto is trying to stand up here but Daris is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daris controlling the action here.
Daris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Crone Daris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Altreto misses with a body shot.
Daris lands with a nice body punch.
Altreto just misses with a punch to the body.
Daris lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altreto swings for the body but Daris moves out of range.
Daris connects with a body shot.
Altreto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daris moves away.
Altreto throws a hook but Daris avoids it easily.
Daris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Daris catches Altreto right on the button with a cross.
Altreto swings for the body but Daris moves out of range.
Altreto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Altreto gets caught flat footed, as Daris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daris postures up and lands a big shot to Altreto's brow.
Daris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet but Daris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crone Daris.

Daris shoots in and bounces Altreto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Altreto wants to stand and escape but Daris is having none of it.
Daris is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daris landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crone Daris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crone Daris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab from Daris.
Altreto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daris.
Daris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altreto misses the shot to the body.
Altreto misses with a kick to the body.
Daris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Altreto swings widly with a right hand

and Daris counters with a takedown into side control.
Altreto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Daris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altreto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Daris is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daris controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Altreto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Daris prevents Altreto from escaping the position.
Daris in side control, just content to control the action for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Crone Daris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Altreto misses the shot to the body.

Daris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Altreto wants to stand up but Daris is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daris prevents Altreto from getting back to his feet.
Daris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Crone Daris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Altreto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daris was well out of range. Poor timing from Altreto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daris.
Altreto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daris counters with a stiff right hand.
Daris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Daris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Altreto!
Daris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Altreto's shoulder. That is not cool.
Crone Daris has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Daris trying to control the action but Altreto is working from the bottom.
Daris is chipping away with strikes.
Daris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altreto is not content to let Daris control the position.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet.
Daris staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Altreto pushes Daris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Daris lands a few punches from side control.
Altreto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Altreto is being controlled here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Altreto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daris grinds an elbow into Altreto's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crone Daris really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crone Daris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Daris lands with a shot to the body.
Daris looks to score with a jab to the body but Altreto is just out of range.
Altreto throws a lazy uppercut
and Altreto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altreto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daris.
Altreto is looking to wear down Daris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Altreto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daris stops Altreto from standing up.
Daris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daris won't allow Altreto to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Altreto is looking to stand back up but Daris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Altreto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daris working over Altreto with some ground and pound. Altreto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daris stops Altreto from getting back to his feet.
Daris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Altreto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daris is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Daris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altreto pushes Daris off but Daris dives into side control.
Daris working the head with strikes.
Altreto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Daris lands a few punches from side control.
Altreto taking a bit of punishment here - Daris scoring with strikes.
Altreto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee asks Daris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Daris prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Let's hope that Daris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Altreto is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Daris happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Crone Daris hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Altreto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daris manages to avoid it.
Daris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daris thuds a left hand into Altreto's body.
Altreto scores with a jab to the body.
Luiz Altreto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altreto takes one to the side of the head.
Altreto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daris doesn't seem bothered though.
Altreto scores with a punch to the head.
Altreto thows a body shot but no joy.
Altreto looks to land a left hand but Daris moved out of range nicely.
Altreto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daris.
Altreto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altreto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Altreto. Daris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altreto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Altreto at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altreto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daris lands a nice hook to Altreto's body. Altreto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Altreto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daris connects with a body shot.
Daris lands a nice looking body shot.
Daris lands a jab to Altreto's midsection.
Daris connects with a body shot that sends Altreto's belly button to the back.
Altreto throws a jab but it's blocked by Daris.
Altreto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daris moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Altreto lands a jab.
Daris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daris scores with a hook to the body. Altreto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crone Daris dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Crone Daris'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daris takes a swing at Altreto's ribcage but misses.
Daris throws a shot to the body.
Crone Daris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daris. Altreto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altreto.

Daris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Altreto quickly recovers to half guard.
Daris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Altreto is trying to stand.
Daris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Altreto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daris lands with a punch from half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Daris is looking to advance position but Altreto won't allow it.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet.
Daris trying to pass the guard but Altreto defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet.
Daris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daris thows a huge punch but Altreto dodges it nicely.
Altreto is trying to stand up here but Daris is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Daris stops Altreto from getting back to his feet.
Daris is pressing down on Altreto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Altreto is holding on for now.
Altreto pushes Daris off looking to stand but Daris dives back in and keeps control.
Daris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crone Daris.
Altreto throws a body punch but Daris moves out of range.
Daris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altreto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Daris jabs at Altreto's body.
Daris throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daris.
Altreto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daris counters with a one-two to the body.
Altreto looks to score with a jab to the body but Daris is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daris scores with a takedown into Altreto's guard.
Altreto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daris dives into side control.
Altreto wants to get back to his feet.
Daris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Altreto is trying to get back to his feet.
Daris controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altreto is pushing Daris's head away, looking to escape. Daris manages to hold on to the position though.
Daris grinds an elbow into Altreto's temple.
Altreto is trying to buck Daris off.
Daris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Altreto some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altreto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Daris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Altreto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Luiz Altreto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Altreto's face as Daris controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crone Daris! Crone Daris retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Crone Daris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarcus Johnsoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarcus Johnsoin struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Cain Marks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marks
vs
Johnsoin

185 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Johnsoin!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.

Marks shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnsoin's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Marks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marks throws an elbow that misses. Johnsoin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marks's guard. Nice move by Johnsoin!
Marks keeping moving, preventing Johnsoin from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnsoin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnsoin throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Johnsoin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marks trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks 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.

We're going to have a standup here because Cain Marks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marks misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnsoin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnsoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marks shoots in but Johnsoin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Marks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnsoin's guard.
Johnsoin looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnsoin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marks throws a strike but Johnsoin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnsoin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marks's head.
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!
Johnsoin connects with a couple of short punches.
Marks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnsoin's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks works over Johnsoin with some ground and pound from guard.
Marks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnsoin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnsoin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marks trying to control but Johnsoin is working from the bottom.
Marks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnsoin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnsoin's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marks is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marks connects with a nice short shot to Johnsoin's temple.

Marks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnsoin sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Marks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnsoin's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsoin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnsoin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnsoin somewhat.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnsoin.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnsoin's sensitive parts.
Marks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsoin but Johnsoin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cain Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks wants to clinch.
Johnsoin is breathing heavily.
Marks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsoin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marks clinches with his opponent.
Johnsoin is pressed up against the cage. Marks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnsoin down to the mat. Johnsoin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marks scores with a jab to the head.
Johnsoin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marks backs up against the cage.
Marks misses with a hook
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marks tries to clinch up.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsoin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marks at a distance.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsoin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Marks seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnsoin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marks is keen to just control but Johnsoin is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marks is looking to stall here but Johnsoin recovers full guard.
Johnsoin keeping full guard, as Marks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsoin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnsoin keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cain Marks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marks throwing strikes but missing.
Johnsoin keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Marks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Marks shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnsoin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnsoin slips a jab and a cross from Marks.
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Johnsoin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnsoin.
Johnsoin leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnsoin thows a body shot but no joy.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Johnsoin avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marks is defended easily by Johnsoin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsoin blocks a head kick by Marks.
Johnsoin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Johnsoin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Marks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnsoin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marks, into his guard.
Johnsoin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnsoin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnsoin stands up over Marks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsoin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnsoin postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsoin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Marks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnsoin.
Marks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnsoin's guard.
Johnsoin keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Marks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeMarcus Johnsoin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsoin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marks wants to control from the top but Johnsoin keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks connects with a couple of short punches.
Marks passes Johnsoin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnsoin keeps working.

Marks is working for a kimura but Johnsoin is defending it quite comfortably.
Cain Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsoin has hold of Marks's hands but Marks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marks 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Marks!