BF13: Destruction PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean McPump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MJ Jakovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McPump
vs
Jakovina

171 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McPump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, MJ Jakovina!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPump misses with a double jab.
McPump slips a jab and a cross from Jakovina.
Jakovina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jakovina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McPump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McPump displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McPump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPump wants it to stay on the feet.
McPump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakovina.
McPump checks a leg kick nicely.
McPump looks to land a combination. Jakovina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like MJ Jakovina has been cut.
McPump throws a combination that misses
and Jakovina counters with a three punch combo that has McPump backing up. McPump nods at Jakovina to acknowledge the strikes.
McPump stuffs the takedown.
Sean McPump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MJ Jakovina.
Jakovina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPump's waist but McPump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakovina off to one side.
Jakovina looks gassed!
Jakovina fails to land the takedown.
McPump lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPump connects with a single shot there.
McPump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jakovina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from McPump.
Jakovina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by McPump.
Jakovina is trying desperately to land a takedown but McPump is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jakovina.
McPump looks to land a right hand but Jakovina moved out of range.
McPump smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakovina slips a straight right by McPump.
McPump misses with a wild body shot.
McPump just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakovina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPump looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakovina is just out of range.
A big right from McPump misses.
McPump lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jakovina backs up against the cage.
McPump misses with a double jab.
Jakovina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPump sprawls well. McPump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jakovina gets slowly back to his feet.
McPump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McPump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPump misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McPump misses the target.
Jakovina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPump's waist but McPump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakovina off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPump misses with a double jab
and Jakovina counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from McPump.
McPump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McPump.
Jakovina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from McPump.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakovina.
McPump lands a body shot.
A low kick from McPump is predictable there
and Jakovina counters with a series of strikes. McPump will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from McPump.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McPump.
Jakovina moves out of range of the body kick from McPump.
McPump throws a combination that misses
and Jakovina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sean McPump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jakovina is defended easily by McPump.
McPump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from McPump. Jakovina does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPump throws a sloppy body shot
and Jakovina counters with a left and a right that stings McPump.
Jakovina blocks a head kick by McPump.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McPump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MJ Jakovina'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.

McPump stuffs the takedown.
Sean McPump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPump throws a hook but Jakovina avoids it easily.
McPump misses with a jab to the body
and Jakovina counters with a slapping leg kick.
McPump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McPump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as McPump checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McPump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McPump is predictable there

and Jakovina counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends McPump down! Jakovina is looking to finish but McPump is intelligently defending himself.

McPump is rocked!
Jakovina showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh McPump is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPump seems to have got his legs back now.
Jakovina postures up.
Jakovina sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McPump on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McPump tries to get out of the position.
Jakovina wants to control from the top but McPump keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by MJ Jakovina.
McPump throws a leg kick
and Jakovina counters with a left and a right... And another left! McPump is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MJ Jakovina!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nog Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fedor Emelianenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Emelianenko
vs
Brock

180 cm
20
283 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Deadly Clothing
Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nog Brock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Brock ducks under and follows up with a left that Brock also avoids with ease.
Brock throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Brock.
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brock in his tracks.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Brock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brock throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Brock saw that one coming.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brock moves away.
Brock misses with a double jab.
Brock slips under a jab.
Brock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Brock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Emelianenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brock's half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Brock is defending the position.
Emelianenko is trying to control. Brock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Brock defending well.
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Brock won't allow it.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Brock is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Brock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko with a jab.
Brock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brock slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
Brock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emelianenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Emelianenko prevents Brock from standing back up.
Brock looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brock wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko looking to control but Brock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Emelianenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brock is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brock and Emelianenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock pushes Emelianenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Emelianenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Brock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brock at a distance.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Brock.
Brock ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.

It looks like Nog Brock has been cut.
Brock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Emelianenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brock slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
Brock looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brock's head.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Brock slips the punch.
Nog Brock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Brock throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Brock ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Nice cross by Emelianenko.
Brock misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Brock slips the punch.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Brock throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
Brock slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.

Emelianenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brock did well to prevent Emelianenko getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emelianenko in particular looking to stall.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko trying to advance position but Brock counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Emelianenko, into his guard.

Brock stands up and waves to Emelianenko to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Brock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes one on the button.
Brock moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Brock misses with a double jab
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Brock - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Brock.
Brock slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nog Brock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brock slips under a jab.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brock swinging wildly here.
A combination from Brock does no damage.
Brock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Brock throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brock backs up against the cage.
Brock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Brock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
Brock slips under a jab.
Brock slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Brock.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Brock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Brock does no damage.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
The crowd cheers as Emelianenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brock doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from Brock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brock misses with the combination.
Nog Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Emelianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.

Emelianenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Brock is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Brock defends it.
Nog Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brock is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brock is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Brock.
Emelianenko lands a right hook to the body.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brock takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian McGilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janek Kochanowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McGilla
vs
Kochanowski

162 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian McGilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kochanowski misses with a few strikes there.
McGilla moves away from the strike by Kochanowski.
McGilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but McGilla is out of range.

McGilla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGilla showed some decent athleticism there.
Kochanowski is trying to stand back up but McGilla is controlling him
McGilla trying to mount his opponent but Kochanowski defends it.
Kochanowski tries to kick McGilla off but McGilla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGilla content to control rather than advance.
Kochanowski tries to roll over but McGilla keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to kick McGilla off but McGilla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McGilla scores a takedown into full mount!
Kochanowski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kochanowski looks gassed!
Kochanowski is in a horrible position here. McGilla smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kochanowski can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by McGilla.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by McGilla.
Kochanowski trying desperately to get to his feet.
McGilla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGilla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGilla with good strikes from the mount here!
Kochanowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kochanowski won't allow McGilla to pass to mount.
Kochanowski pushes McGilla off looking to stand but McGilla dives back in and keeps control.
McGilla wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
McGilla winds up and cracks Kochanowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGilla controlling the action here.
Kochanowski manages to get to full guard.
McGilla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGilla 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.
McGilla won't allow Kochanowski to get back to his feet.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing McGilla from controlling successfully.
Kochanowski wants to stand and escape but McGilla is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGilla stopping the sweep attempt from Kochanowski.
McGilla wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGilla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

McGilla gets the takedown into side control.
Kochanowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kochanowski wants to control but McGilla postures up.
Kochanowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGilla takes a little break here. Kochanowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kochanowski prevents McGilla from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McGilla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - McGilla circles away.
McGilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGilla throws a series of punches but Kochanowski avoids them all with ease.

McGilla moves into the clinch.
Kochanowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kochanowski tries to break free but McGilla pushes him back against the cage.

Kochanowski manages to break the clinch.
McGilla tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

McGilla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGilla prevents Kochanowski from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGilla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kochanowski gets full guard.
Kochanowski wants to sweep here but McGilla controlling him for the moment.

Kochanowski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGilla punishes Kochanowski's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGilla. Kochanowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McGilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGilla goes for a takedown attempt but Kochanowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kochanowski scores with a nice right hand.
McGilla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kochanowski closes the distance but McGilla moves to the side

and McGilla counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kochanowski won't be happy with that.
Kochanowski gets back to half guard.
McGilla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGilla is trying to control the action in half guard but Kochanowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brian McGilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kochanowski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kochanowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kochanowski wants to stand up but McGilla is controlling him.
McGilla wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is keeping the position.

Kochanowski pushes McGilla off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but McGilla is avoiding it.

That's four 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.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McGilla counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski is trying to stand up here but McGilla is controlling him well.
Kochanowski wants to control but McGilla is keeping busy.
Kochanowski moves into full guard.
McGilla stops Kochanowski from standing up.
McGilla trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kochanowski's guard.
Kochanowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGilla is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kochanowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian McGilla dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McGilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGilla stops Kochanowski from standing up.
McGilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGilla thows a big elbow that misses.
McGilla wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Kochanowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet but McGilla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGilla looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kochanowski wants to stand up but McGilla is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McGilla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGilla lands in his opponent's guard.
Kochanowski is looking to stand up but McGilla isn't so interested in that idea.
McGilla is looking to stand up but Kochanowski won't let him.

McGilla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kochanowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGilla has managed to get both his arms back between Kochanowski's legs - danger averted.
McGilla throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGilla prevents Kochanowski from getting back to his feet.
McGilla postures up.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing McGilla from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kochanowski stalks McGilla and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGilla's face. McGilla staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Kochanowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

McGilla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGilla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGilla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Kochanowski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kochanowski tries to hold on but McGilla pushes him away.
Kochanowski stops McGilla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Kochanowski kicks McGilla off and gets back to his feet.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.

McGilla shoots in and bounces Kochanowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGilla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kochanowski pushes McGilla off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGilla takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kochanowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kochanowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kochanowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kochanowski lands a really nice looking cross but McGilla seems unphased.
Kochanowski misses with a few strikes there.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but McGilla avoids the punch easily.
McGilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
McGilla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGilla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian McGilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McGilla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGilla 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGilla!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenjiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Legg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Angel of Death. Heath Legg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chiba
vs
Legg

185 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenjiro Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Legg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legg misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenjiro Chiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Legg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chiba parries the strikes from Legg easily there. Legg is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chiba to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Legg trying to control the action but Chiba is working from the bottom.
Chiba defending against the ground and pound.
Chiba dodges the ground and pound from Legg.

Legg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chiba cracks the inside of Legg's front leg.
Legg looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Chiba misses

and Legg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chiba's guard.
Chiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legg on the ground.
Legg trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legg won't allow Chiba to get back to his feet.
Legg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Legg drops back looking for a leg! Chiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chiba manages to kick Legg off! Legg jumps back into Chiba's guard.
Chiba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legg is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba wants to get back to his feet but Legg passes into half guard.
Legg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Legg wants to work for an arm triangle but Chiba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a head kick but Legg moves out of range.
Legg tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick

and Legg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Legg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but Legg blocks with his arms.
Chiba misses with a knee to the head.
Legg slows down the pace here.
Chiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legg blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Legg.

Legg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legg throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick

and Legg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chiba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legg blocks it with crossed arms.
Chiba stops a takedown attempt from Legg.
Chiba letting Legg take a breather here.
Knees to the body from Legg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legg has had enough of the clinch but Chiba keeps him there for the moment.

Legg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chiba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chiba throws a lazy head kick

and Legg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Legg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chiba to get to his feet.
Chiba looks for the body kick but Legg saw that one coming.
Kenjiro Chiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legg tries a head kick but it misses.
Legg throws a head kick but Chiba moves out of range.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick

and Legg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chiba throws a head kick that misses

and Legg counters by clinching up.
Chiba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Legg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chiba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Legg missing with strikes from the back.
Legg struggling to land strikes to the head as Chiba covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiba avoids the strikes from Legg.
Will Legg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Legg misses with an elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legg tightening his grip on Chiba, looking for the choke.
Legg missing with strikes from the back.

Legg looking for the RNC.
Legg missing with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Legg manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chiba wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legg missing with punches from the back.

Legg tightening his grip on Chiba, looking for the choke.
Legg throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Legg throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legg missing with strikes.

Legg looking for the choke but no joy.

Legg working for a choke but Chiba is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legg somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Legg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Legg counters with a two punch combo.
Chiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chiba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Chiba throws a body kick that misses.
Legg fails with the takedown.
Chiba throws a lazy head kick
and Legg counters with a body kick that stops Chiba in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick by Chiba misses
and Legg counters with a nice body kick.
Legg lands with a kick to the temple. Chiba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Chiba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Legg throwing strikes from guard but Chiba blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg is looking to work some ground and pound but Chiba has wrist control.
Legg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legg throws a big right hand that misses.
Legg trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiba is looking to stand up but Legg isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Legg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Legg checks a low kick from Chiba.
A head kick by Chiba misses

and Legg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chiba won't be happy with that.
Legg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Legg tries to score with some ground and pound. Chiba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Legg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heath Legg has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Heath Legg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chiba defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Legg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Legg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chiba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Legg is controlling him well.
Legg in side control, throwing shots but Chiba defends.
Chiba is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Legg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chiba.
Kenjiro Chiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chiba throws a head kick that misses
and Legg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Legg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Legg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Flutie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flutie
vs
McGill

179 cm
23
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doug Flutie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob McGill!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGill has taken the fight to the clinch.

McGill pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Flutie throwing strikes but missing.
McGill tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McGill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flutie preventing the sweep.
Flutie throws a strike but McGill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McGill drops back looking for a leg! Flutie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flutie manages to kick McGill off! McGill jumps back into Flutie's guard.
Flutie keeping full guard, as McGill tries to pass.

McGill postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flutie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGill, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flutie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flutie looking to pass the guard.
Flutie with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flutie is one step ahead there.
Flutie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flutie looking to sit in guard and control but McGill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGill looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGill wants to clinch.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch but Flutie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McGill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGill won't allow Flutie to sweep him here.
McGill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flutie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flutie looking for a sweep. Not yet Flutie, not yet.
McGill prevents Flutie from getting back to his feet.
McGill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flutie is trying to control the position but McGill postures up.
Flutie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Flutie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGill wants to control but Flutie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flutie thows a huge punch but McGill dodges it nicely.
Flutie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

McGill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flutie pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Flutie seems content to control.
Flutie passes to side control.
McGill is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Flutie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flutie's best efforts.
Flutie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGill tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McGill is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Flutie has his hands clasped together but McGill extends an breaks Flutie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGill.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob McGill!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davis Lemans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemans's entrance music is The Best Around. A fine choice. O Grady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by (no) Self Esteem. Richie O Grady has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Davis Lemans's chin.

Lemans
vs
O Grady

195 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davis Lemans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie O Grady!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Grady circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemans misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Lemans misses its intended target.

O Grady has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemans tries to pull guard but O Grady won't allow it.

O Grady ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. O Grady no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
O Grady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemans is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Grady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemans trying to move into half guard but instead O Grady has managed to sweep!
O Grady wants to control from the top but Lemans keeps moving.
Lemans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Grady on the ground.
O Grady works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Grady throwing shots but Lemans is blocking nicely.
O Grady throwing shots but Lemans is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O Grady lands a nice short elbow.
O Grady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
O Grady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lemans punching from the bottom.
O Grady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Grady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Grady scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Grady prevents Lemans from improving his position.
O Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemans keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Grady throwing shots but Lemans is blocking nicely.
Lemans trying to hold on to O Grady's head to control him but O Grady postures up.
O Grady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from O Grady.
O Grady working over Lemans with some ground and pound. Lemans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady looks to land a strike but Lemans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
O Grady scoring with some ground and pound.
O Grady trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Grady is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemans has wrist control.
O Grady trying to control but Lemans is working from the bottom.
Lemans looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Grady is one step ahead there.
O Grady thows a big elbow that misses.
O Grady trying to control but Lemans is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Grady with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lemans trying to strike off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemans misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemans wants to clinch but O Grady slips to the side

and O Grady counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

O Grady gets control of Lemans's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Grady will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
O Grady seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Grady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemans's guard.
Lemans wants to get back to his feet but O Grady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Grady controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie O Grady dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lemans falls off balance throwing a combination

and O Grady counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
O Grady lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Davis Lemans has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for O Grady.
O Grady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

O Grady turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
O Grady throws a strike aimed at the side of Lemans's head but Lemans avoids it well.
O Grady connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lemans some visible discomfort.
O Grady lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lemans down.
Lemans is being controlled here.
O Grady working the ground and pound.

Davis Lemans's cut is getting worse.
O Grady postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

O Grady stands up and we're back to a striking position.
O Grady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lemans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Grady somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemans tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and O Grady counters with a takedown into side control.
O Grady throws a strike aimed at the side of Lemans's head but Lemans avoids it well.
Richie O Grady has got the better of the ground game so far.

O Grady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Grady scoring with punches from side control.
O Grady lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lemans down.
Lemans dodges the ground and pound from O Grady.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemans managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by O Grady.
Lemans is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
O Grady is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lemans dodges the ground and pound from O Grady.
The ground and pound from O Grady seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lemans defending against the ground and pound.
O Grady creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lemans sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lemans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Grady counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady shoots in but no luck this time.
O Grady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemans sprawls well. Lemans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Grady gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis Lemans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie O Grady.
Lemans throws a right and a left that both miss.

O Grady has managed to clinch.
Lemans is trying to break the clinch but O Grady has him pressed against the cage.
O Grady connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lemans's face.

Davis Lemans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

O Grady pulls Lemans into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Grady is on top in guard.

O Grady is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lemans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Grady with a flurry of punches that miss.

O Grady stands up and waves to Lemans to follow him.
Lemans clinches but O Grady breaks the clinch

and O Grady holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Grady working Lemans over with knees to the body.
O Grady will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lemans up against the cage.

O Grady gets control of Lemans's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Grady will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie O Grady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davis Lemans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

O Grady shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemans defends it nicely.
O Grady tries to clinch up but Lemans circles away and keeps his distance.
O Grady takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
O Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Grady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lemans tries to avoid it but O Grady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lemans to the ground. Lemans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Grady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and O Grady counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Grady tries a knee to the head but Lemans blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Grady tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemans smiles and moves away.
Davis Lemans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie O Grady.
O Grady slips a jab and a cross from Lemans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemans defends it nicely.
Lemans tries to score with a low kick but O Grady moves his leg out of the way.
Lemans tries to clinch

and O Grady counters by moving into the clinch.
O Grady connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lemans's face.

O Grady ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. O Grady no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lemans throws a strike but O Grady rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lemans looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but O Grady puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Grady trying to control from half guard but Lemans is working away.
O Grady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lemans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Grady not doing much here.
O Grady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemans's head.
O Grady seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Grady throwing shots but Lemans is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Grady dominating with strikes here.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Davis Lemans's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richie O Grady!