QFC Tournament 885 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beavis Butthead (ranked 5133 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cay Yi (ranked 5125 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Butthead might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ratfinks, Suicide Tanks and Cannibal Girls. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Butthead
vs
Yi

168 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beavis Butthead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cay Yi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Butthead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Butthead is in Yi's guard.

Yi has his foot on Butthead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butthead works his way back into a safe position though.
Butthead lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead postures up and lands a big shot to Yi's brow.
Butthead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Butthead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butthead working some strikes from top position.
Butthead stopping the sweep attempt from Yi.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butthead postures up and lands a big shot to Yi's brow.

Yi has his foot on Butthead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butthead works his way back into a safe position though.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butthead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead is in close to Yi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Butthead landing some decent shots from guard.
Butthead works over Yi with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butthead cracks Yi with a solid left hand.
Butthead landing some decent shots from guard.
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead lands a couple of digs.
Butthead working some strikes from top position.
Butthead working some strikes from top position.
Butthead works over Yi with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead cracks Yi with a solid left hand.
Butthead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butthead working from the guard for now, 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!
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butthead cracks Yi with a solid left hand.
Butthead with a nice head shot there.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead distracts Yi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butthead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butthead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yi's head.
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butthead wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Butthead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Butthead landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead distracts Yi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butthead is working Yi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butthead working some strikes from top position.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butthead manages to get himself to full guard.

Butthead is looking to stand up but Yi isn't so interested in that idea.
Butthead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Butthead lands a decent shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butthead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Butthead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butthead pulls Yi in close to prevent any damage.
Butthead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yi's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beavis Butthead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Butthead.
Beavis Butthead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butthead scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yi to see if he's OK.
Butthead in side control lands a decent elbow.
Butthead in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Butthead working the body and head with strikes.
Butthead landing a few strikes.
Butthead is chipping away with strikes.
Butthead working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butthead in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Butthead cracks Yi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Butthead is chipping away with strikes.
Yi regains half guard.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
Butthead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yi has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butthead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Butthead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yi is pressing down on Butthead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead working some strikes from top position.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.

Yi working for a triangle but Butthead defends it easily.
Butthead lands a couple of digs.
Butthead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butthead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butthead 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.
Butthead connects with a couple of short punches.
Butthead postures up and lands a big shot to Yi's brow.
Butthead lands a couple of elbows.
Butthead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butthead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yi's head.
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butthead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butthead is working Yi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead works over Yi with some ground and pound from guard.
Yi is breathing heavily.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yi's head.
Butthead lands a couple of digs.
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butthead landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butthead works over Yi with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butthead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Butthead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butthead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butthead won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
Butthead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butthead stands up over Yi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butthead cracks Yi with a solid left hand.
Butthead lands a couple of elbows.
Butthead is working Yi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead cracks Yi with a solid left hand.
Butthead lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butthead postures up and lands a big shot to Yi's brow.
Butthead with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butthead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butthead distracts Yi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butthead is in close to Yi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butthead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butthead landing with the ground and pound.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead works over Yi with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead is working Yi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beavis Butthead dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Butthead shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yi is trying to defend but Butthead finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butthead lands a nice short elbow.
Yi trying to control from the bottom.
Butthead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butthead is nestled in close to Yi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi taking some punishment here, with Butthead in his half guard.
Butthead lands with a punch from half guard.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yi taking some punishment here, with Butthead in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi trying to hold on to Butthead's head to control him but Butthead postures up.
Yi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butthead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Butthead connects with a nice short shot to Yi's temple.
Butthead scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
Butthead winds up and cracks Yi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yi has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead slips a nice elbow through Yi's hands, connecting with Yi's forehead.
Butthead working Yi over with strikes.
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. Butthead connects with a nice short shot to Yi's temple.
Butthead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Butthead is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butthead drops an elbow to the side of Yi's head.
Yi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butthead scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butthead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Butthead drops an elbow to the side of Yi's head.
Butthead is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yi taking some punishment here, with Butthead in his half guard.
Butthead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butthead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yi has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Butthead drops an elbow to the side of Yi's head.
Butthead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
Butthead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Butthead lands with a punch from half guard.
Yi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butthead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yi has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Butthead.
Butthead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butthead winds up and cracks Yi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butthead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Butthead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Butthead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butthead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Butthead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Butthead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Butthead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butthead passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yi!
Butthead scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yi?
Butthead landing strikes from the mount.
Butthead with shots to the head and body - Yi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cay Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butthead landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beavis Butthead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butthead 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Beavis Butthead!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Beavis Butthead!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Beavis Butthead!

Beavis Butthead wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Beavis Butthead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Villa Jr (ranked 5021 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pene Molto Grande (ranked 5074 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Molto Grande's choice of entrance music: Questa nostra stupida canzone d'amore. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Villa Jr
vs
Molto Grande

180 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Villa Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pene Molto Grande!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Molto Grande circles away.
Molto Grande with the counter takedown but Villa Jr avoids it easily.
Villa Jr lands a head shot.
Molto Grande wants to clinch but Villa Jr slips to the side
and Villa Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Villa Jr forces Molto Grande back against the cage and clinches.
Villa Jr is struggling to control the position.
Molto Grande drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Villa Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa Jr stalling in the clinch but Molto Grande improves position.
Molto Grande tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Villa Jr smiles and moves away.
Villa Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Francisco Villa Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molto Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Francisco Villa Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pene Molto Grande.
Villa Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Molto Grande off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Villa Jr.
Villa Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Molto Grande under the eye.
Villa Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa Jr jabs Molto Grande right on the nose. Molto Grande blinks but takes it well.
Villa Jr scores with the left hand. Molto Grande knows he should have avoided that one.
Villa Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Villa Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molto Grande doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villa Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Villa Jr lands with a straight right. Molto Grande didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villa Jr rushes Molto Grande and presses him up against the cage.

Villa Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Left hook, right uppercut from Villa Jr.
Villa Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Molto Grande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Molto Grande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Molto Grande has hold of Villa Jr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Villa Jr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Molto Grande cranks the arm and Villa Jr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Villa Jr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pene Molto Grande!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javonte Torres (ranked 5855 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Mark (ranked 5036 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Torres
vs
Mark

168 cm
19
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Javonte Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Den Mark!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in and drives through. Mark sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Mark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres wants to control but Mark is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres is looking to control Mark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torres wants to clinch.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mark counters with a takedown into side control.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Mark is dominant here and he's now got Torres's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mark avoiding Torres 's attempts to control his hands.
Mark controls the position.
It looks like Mark might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mark working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Torres is doing well to defend. Mark seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Torres is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Den Mark!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Paul (ranked 5229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Theeh (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Paul could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Popeye Theeh's chin.

Paul
vs
Theeh

173 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Popeye Theeh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theeh misses with a takedown
and Paul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul works over Theeh's head and body with a nice combination.
Theeh fails with the takedown.
Paul lands a body shot.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paul checks the leg kick.
Paul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Theeh eats them both and turns towards Paul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Paul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is trying to control. Theeh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paul is really struggling to control Theeh but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Theeh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paul is keen to just control but Theeh is a slippery customer.
Paul seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Theeh is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Paul is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh moves into full guard.

Paul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A low kick from Theeh is predictable there
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theeh tries to clinch
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theeh is defended easily by Paul.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Theeh wants to counter the offense by Paul and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theeh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theeh dives in for a single leg takedown but Paul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Theeh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paul to the ground. Theeh is now in Paul's guard.
Theeh won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
Theeh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Theeh stops Paul from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theeh is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theeh content to stall in guard here.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Theeh is controlling him.
Theeh scoring with some ground and pound.
Theeh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Theeh 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 Paul's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Theeh misses with a takedown
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Paul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Theeh with a poor takedown
and Paul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Theeh tries to clinch up
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aaron Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh has a takedown stuffed.
Paul is looking to counter the offense by Theeh and move into the clinch.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Theeh fails with the takedown
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Theeh moves out of range easily.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Theeh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paul defends it well.
Theeh doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Theeh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Theeh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Theeh keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Theeh has the dominant position.
Paul working hard to break the clinch.

Paul manages to break the clinch.
Theeh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theeh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theeh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paul counters with a two punch combo.
Theeh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul feints a jab promting Theeh to slip. Paul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Theeh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paul throws a combination. Theeh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Theeh shoots for a double leg takedown but Paul sprawls well. He's pushed Theeh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theeh swivels and escapes.
Theeh avoids the head kick by Paul.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a leg kick that is checked

and Theeh counters with a single leg into guard. Paul didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theeh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Theeh prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
Theeh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Theeh stands and throws Paul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Paul dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Theeh ducks right into an uppercut from Paul.
Paul fails to land the takedown.
Theeh shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theeh throws a head kick that misses

and Paul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Paul is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Theeh's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theeh tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Theeh drops back down to his feet.
Theeh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Theeh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Theeh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theeh has him pressed against the cage.
Paul stops a takedown attempt from Theeh.
Theeh tries to stall but Paul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theeh has him pressed against the cage.
Theeh fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Paul breaks the clinch.
Theeh tries for a takedown but Paul circles away easily
and Paul counters with a three punch combo that has Theeh backing up. Theeh nods at Paul to acknowledge the strikes.
Theeh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paul.
Theeh wants to clinch
and Paul counters with a left and a right that stings Theeh.
Theeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Theeh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Theeh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul throws a series of strikes that have Theeh backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theeh is looking to clinch.
Paul throws a leg kick that misses.
Theeh throws a counter combo.
Paul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Theeh back to the cage. Paul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Theeh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Paul manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul is looking to wear down Theeh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Theeh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paul is trying to defend but Theeh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul 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.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theeh can do to turn this around?
Theeh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Theeh is taking a breather. Paul 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Aaron Paul!

Aaron Paul wins by unanimous decision!