SFN7 London 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Tsunami (ranked 6148 p4p, 316 weight class) and Victor Uestine (ranked 7710 p4p, 356 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tsunami
vs
Uestine

172 cm
27
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

155 cm
23
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Green Machine Nutritional Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Tsunami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Uestine!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tsunami has managed to clinch.
Uestine prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsunami just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uestine's brow.
Tsunami lands an elbow inside.
Uestine jumps guard but Tsunami stands there with Uestine around his waist. Uestine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tsunami has Uestine pressed against the cage, preventing Uestine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsunami keeps control of Uestine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uestine stops a takedown attempt from Tsunami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsunami utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsunami throws an elbow that misses.
Uestine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsunami breaks the clinch.
Uestine tries to bum rush Tsunami with a series of wild strikes but Tsunami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Tsunami was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uestine with a poor takedown

and Tsunami counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Uestine!

Uestine is rocked!
Tsunami lands a big elbow - Uestine is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tsunami!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Tsunami!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aatos Impala (ranked 23353 p4p, 978 weight class) and JJ Tan (ranked 24848 p4p, 929 weight class). Aatos Impala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Impala
vs
Tan

185 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatos Impala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Tan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan throws a jab but it's blocked by Impala.
Tan throws a poor cross that misses
and Impala counters with a head kick.
Impala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Impala clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Impala.
Tan is looking to break free of the clinch but Impala has double underhooks.
Impala keeps control of Tan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Tan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Impala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tan is trying to break free.
Tan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but Tan avoids the damage to the body.
Impala has Tan pressed against the cage, preventing Tan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Impala manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala lands with a big left! Tan is wobbled badly! Impala comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aatos Impala!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bradley (ranked 9460 p4p, 865 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 24289 p4p, 955 weight class). Balboa has chosen Rocky Balboa as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bradley
vs
Balboa

178 cm
27
173 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

160 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Balboa's head but Balboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bradley swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Balboa has eaten all the pies!
Bradley works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balboa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley scores with a head kick. Balboa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bradley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bradley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Bradley punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradley cracks Balboa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bradley lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradley sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bradley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.
Bradley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bradley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bradley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bradley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bradley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bradley scores with a head kick.

Balboa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley lands a big head kick that sends Balboa to the canvas! Bradley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bradley!
After the fight, Joe Bradley 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Franco (ranked 8049 p4p, 367 weight class) and Gabriel Carlos Jr (ranked 8773 p4p, 388 weight class). Sandro Franco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Carlos Jr's chin.

Franco
vs
Carlos Jr

150 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

173 cm
26
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandro Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Carlos Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carlos Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlos Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Franco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlos Jr's guard.

Carlos Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Carlos Jr's body to avoid the submission. Carlos Jr has instead reached around Franco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Carlos Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Carlos Jr!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Griffin (ranked 5691 p4p, 625 weight class) and Joe Fletcher Johnson (ranked 6867 p4p, 688 weight class). Joe Fletcher Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Griffin
vs
Fletcher Johnson

197 cm
20
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
28
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Fletcher Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Griffin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Johnson!

Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands some strikes from the bottom.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom.

Griffin is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.

Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom.
Griffin throwing short punches from the bottom.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.

Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Griffin is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Griffin cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Griffin connects with a decent elbow.

Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Griffin working the head with strikes.

Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Griffin postures up.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Griffin connects with a decent elbow.
Griffin working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Griffin working the body and head with strikes.

Johnson is rocked!
Griffin lands a strong strike to the head of Johnson. That's dazed him! Griffin looking to finish here. Johnson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Griffin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Griffin!
Our winner, Ryan Griffin, 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.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Monroe (ranked 4763 p4p, 443 weight class) and Greg Jones (ranked 5955 p4p, 510 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this morning. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Monroe
vs
Jones

177 cm
26
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones motions for Monroe to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Greg Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Jones cracks Monroe with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Monroe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Jones.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones slips a straight right by Monroe.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Monroe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Jones throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Jones looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe slips under a jab from Jones.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Jones with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Monroe throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Monroe tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
As Monroe backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Monroe manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Billy Monroe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Monroe throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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!
Monroe looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Monroe is rocked!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe is looking for a counter combo.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Monroe is looking for a counter combo.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Monroe lands with a nice body kick.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Monroe backs away looking to recover.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Jones.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though.
Billy Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monroe misses with a body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monroe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones stalks Monroe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monroe's face. Monroe staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billy Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Jones thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Jones scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monroe.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Jones connects with a jab.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Jones stalks Monroe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monroe's face. Monroe staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Monroe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monroe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Donk. Monroe catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones misses with the combination.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Monroe cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Jones.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monroe lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Monroe slips a jab from Jones.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Jones moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monroe circles away quickly and effectively.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Jones.
Well Jones 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Jones!
Billy Monroe was interviewed post fight and said 'This guy was on steroids'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elly Barnard (ranked 4285 p4p, 488 weight class) and Gigantcer Zek (ranked 5913 p4p, 643 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barnard
vs
Zek

225 cm
22
268 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Amped Performance

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elly Barnard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigantcer Zek!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zek.
Zek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Barnard lands a big right hand that sends Zek crashing to the mat! Barnard stays standing though and waves Zek back to his feet!

It looks like Gigantcer Zek has been cut.
Barnard cracks Zek with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elly Barnard!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abel Gutierrez (ranked 3815 p4p, 497 weight class) and Bradley Martin (ranked 5151 p4p, 638 weight class). Gutierrez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Fugees–03. Ready or Not. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gutierrez
vs
Martin

173 cm
24
171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 Los Angeles, Abel Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bradley Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martin scores with a jab. Gutierrez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Gutierrez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Gutierrez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Gutierrez seems content to control.
Gutierrez drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Gutierrez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Martin has hold of Gutierrez's hands but Gutierrez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gutierrez misses with a head shot. Martin uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gutierrez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gutierrez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin won't allow Gutierrez to get back to his feet.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gutierrez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.

Gutierrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Gutierrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands with a punch from half guard.
Gutierrez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin pushes Gutierrez off looking to stand but Gutierrez dives back in and keeps control.
Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to roll over but Gutierrez keeps him under control.
Martin looks winded!
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gutierrez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gutierrez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gutierrez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez working Martin over with strikes.

Martin is rocked!
Gutierrez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Martin quite badly. Martin pulls Gutierrez in close trying to recover. Gutierrez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Martin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Martin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Gutierrez!
Abel Gutierrez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 1726 p4p, 234 weight class) and Kyros Aigaios (ranked 3843 p4p, 456 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jalgratas
vs
Aigaios

190 cm
34
185 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

180 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyros Aigaios!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalgratas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aigaios throws a lazy right hand but Jalgratas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aigaios tries to bum rush Jalgratas with a series of wild strikes but Jalgratas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Jalgratas does it's job there.
Kyros Aigaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aigaios scores with a decent looking hook.
Aigaios throws a nice looking combination but Jalgratas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jalgratas wants to clinch.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aigaios misses with a wild combination.
Aigaios moves forwards but Jalgratas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aigaios blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
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!
Jalgratas cracks the inside of Aigaios's front leg.
Aigaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalgratas is just out of range.
Jalgratas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jalgratas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas dodges the punch combination from Aigaios.
As Aigaios tries to get set, Jalgratas tries to push him back and clinch up but Aigaios manages to avoid the attempt.
Jalgratas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aigaios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aigaios takes a swing at Jalgratas's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jalgratas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jalgratas connects with the punch.
Jalgratas sizes up Aigaios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aigaios throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Aigaios misses the target.
Jalgratas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aigaios misses the jab.
Jalgratas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aigaios's head.

Aigaios is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aigaios shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jalgratas eats them both and turns towards Aigaios to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aigaios is still on wobbly legs! Can Jalgratas finish him?
Aigaios scores with a jab.
Aigaios lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jalgratas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Aigaios dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyros Aigaios!
A relieved looking Kyros Aigaios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 493 p4p, 79 weight class) and Daniel Mouwanga (ranked 1420 p4p, 222 weight class). Rockefeller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kreator - Violent Revolution. James Dean Rockefeller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dean Rockefeller
vs
Mouwanga

185 cm
38
173 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

184 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Mouwanga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouwanga lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Mouwanga moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Mouwanga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouwanga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mouwanga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rockefeller cracks the inside of Mouwanga's front leg.
Rockefeller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mouwanga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
Mouwanga throws a shot to the body.
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouwanga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mouwanga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouwanga lands a head shot.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand

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

Rockefeller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mouwanga pushes Rockefeller up against the cage in a clinch.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouwanga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller avoiding damage as Mouwanga throws knees to the body.
Mouwanga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouwanga prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Mouwanga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockefeller is defending well for now.
Mouwanga crunches a lovely knee into Rockefeller's ribcage.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockefeller avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mouwanga.
Rockefeller is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockefeller.
Mouwanga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rockefeller lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Mouwanga controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockefeller avoiding damage as Mouwanga throws knees to the body.
Mouwanga lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouwanga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockefeller is defending well for now.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
Mouwanga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouwanga blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Mouwanga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rockefeller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mouwanga can turn it around.
Mouwanga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mouwanga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockefeller avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller avoiding damage as Mouwanga throws knees to the body.
Rockefeller presses Mouwanga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses.
Mouwanga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mouwanga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockefeller is defending well for now.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
Mouwanga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rockefeller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mouwanga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rockefeller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rockefeller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mouwanga trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockefeller avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller avoiding damage as Mouwanga throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rockefeller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mouwanga crunches a lovely knee into Rockefeller's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockefeller avoiding damage as Mouwanga throws knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mouwanga taking a breather.
Mouwanga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mouwanga is struggling to control the position.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mouwanga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mouwanga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockefeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mouwanga misses with a shot to the body
and Rockefeller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Mouwanga as he checks the leg kick.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Mouwanga misses.
A combination from Mouwanga does no damage.
Rockefeller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mouwanga.
Rockefeller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller misses with a double jab.
Mouwanga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockefeller can pounce on him.
Rockefeller scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouwanga throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouwanga ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouwanga throws out the jab.
Rockefeller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefeller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockefeller cracks Mouwanga with a good jab.
Rockefeller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mouwanga's sensitive parts.
Mouwanga is looking to clinch.
Rockefeller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Mouwanga avoids it.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
Rockefeller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mouwanga avoids the head kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouwanga checks a low kick from Rockefeller.
Mouwanga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockefeller's head backwards.
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Rockefeller clinches with his opponent.
Rockefeller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rockefeller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mouwanga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Mouwanga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouwanga controls his hands.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Mouwanga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rockefeller lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouwanga's elbow.
Mouwanga lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the head.
Mouwanga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to work over Mouwanga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Mouwanga controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a body punch.
Mouwanga stalling the fight.
Mouwanga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockefeller.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller cracks Mouwanga with a nice body shot.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mouwanga has Rockefeller pushed against the cage.
Rockefeller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mouwangas head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rockefeller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
A short right from Rockefeller on the inside.
Rockefeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rockefeller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mouwanga is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Dean Rockefeller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller'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.

Rockefeller throws a quick inside leg kick.

Rockefeller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Rockefeller avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mouwanga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mouwanga blocks an uppercut.
Mouwanga trying to land knees to the body.
Rockefeller lands a body punch.
Rockefeller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to work over Mouwanga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rockefeller.
Mouwanga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockefeller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Mouwanga blocks it.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller works on Mouwanga's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rockefeller as Mouwanga tries to tie him up.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockefeller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mouwanga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Rockefeller is working Mouwanga over against the cage.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Mouwanga avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Rockefeller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Mouwanga blocks it.
Rockefeller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mouwanga.
Rockefeller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockefeller lands an uppercut.
Rockefeller lands a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller lands a left hand.
Rockefeller lands a hook that snaps the head of Mouwanga backwards.

Mouwanga is rocked!
Rockefeller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mouwanga is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockefeller finish him?
Mouwanga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mouwanga backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mouwanga to his knees! Rockefeller keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, James Dean Rockefeller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.