QFC Tournament 1124 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leviticus Higgenhosen (ranked 4432 p4p, 4494 weight class) and Qiang Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Higgenhosen
vs
Li

151 cm
19
130
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
174
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leviticus Higgenhosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qiang Li!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgenhosen tries to clinch up.
Li throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Higgenhosen counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.

Higgenhosen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Li to the ground. Higgenhosen is now in Li's guard.
Li controls Higgenhosen momentarily but Higgenhosen frees himself.
Higgenhosen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li is trying to control the position but Higgenhosen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgenhosen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgenhosen slips nicely into half guard.
Higgenhosen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Li is looking for a sweep. Higgenhosen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Higgenhosen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li wants to control but Higgenhosen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higgenhosen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Higgenhosen not doing much here.
Li wants to get back to full guard.

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

Higgenhosen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Higgenhosen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li trying to hold on to Higgenhosen's head to control him but Higgenhosen postures up.
Higgenhosen uses his free foot to push down on Li's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Li.
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Li tries to hold on but Higgenhosen pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgenhosen controlling from the full mount.
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higgenhosen controlling from the full mount.
Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Li wants to control but Higgenhosen is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Higgenhosen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Li manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Higgenhosen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Li to his feet.
Higgenhosen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li looks for the body kick but Higgenhosen saw that one coming.
Li misses with a kick to the body
and Higgenhosen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li misses the body punch

and Higgenhosen counters with a takedown into side control.
Higgenhosen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
Li looks to move to half guard but instead Higgenhosen has passed into mount! Damn!
Higgenhosen lands a nice shot to the head.
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li tries to hold on but Higgenhosen pushes him away.

Higgenhosen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Li tries to sprawl but Higgenhosen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leviticus Higgenhosen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Higgenhosen is working away from the top position though.
Li is looking to improve his position.

Higgenhosen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Higgenhosen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Li tries to roll over but Higgenhosen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Li trying to hold on to Higgenhosen's head to control him but Higgenhosen postures up.
Higgenhosen prevents Li from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgenhosen not doing much here.
Higgenhosen passes into side control, despite Li's attempt to control the position.
Li tries to buck Higgenhosen off but Higgenhosen is having none of it.
Higgenhosen working away.
Li is trying to work for a sweep but Higgenhosen has mounted him!
Li is just holding on here. Higgenhosen manages to take his back.
Higgenhosen avoiding Li 's attempts to control his hands.
Li is breathing heavily.

Higgenhosen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Li! Can he survive? No! He's out! Higgenhosen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leviticus Higgenhosen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Pacucci (ranked 4215 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palma (ranked 450 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pacucci
vs
Palma

184 cm
24
180
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
179
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

White Gorilla

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Pacucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Palma!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacucci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pacucci doesn't manage to clinch there - Palma circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palma! But no joy.
Palma swinging wildly here.
Pacucci is looking to clinch.
Pacucci wants to clinch up but Palma keeps it at a distance.
Pacucci tries to clinch up but Palma circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacucci slips a straight right by Palma.
Palma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pacucci wants to clinch up but Palma keeps it at a distance.
Pacucci tries to clinch but Palma is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palma throws a series of punches but Pacucci avoids them all with ease.
Pacucci is looking to clinch but Palma is avoiding it.
Pacucci is looking to clinch.
Pacucci wants to clinch up but Palma keeps it at a distance.
Pacucci wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palma throws a big shot that misses.
Pacucci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tony Pacucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacucci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacucci tries to clinch
letting Palma counter with a right hand.
Pacucci tries to clinch up but Palma circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacucci tries to close the distance and clinch but Palma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pacucci rushes Palma and presses him up against the cage.
Palma has a couple of punches blocked by Pacucci.
Palma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palma leaning his opponent against the cage.

Pacucci pulls guard effortlessly.
Palma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Palma has gone for a leg lock! Pacucci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Palma's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacucci landing with the ground and pound.
Palma 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacucci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pacucci moves into full mount! Palma won't be happy about that!
Palma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pacucci manages to capitalize on a mistake by Palma to take his back!

Pacucci sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Palma taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Pacucci!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Buckley (ranked 4431 p4p, 4343 weight class) and Byron Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Buckley
vs
Neal

190 cm
22
180
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
179
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Neal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buckley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neal tries to kick Buckley off in order to stand up. Buckley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley taking a breather here.
Neal tries to escape but Buckley is in control.

Buckley stands up and beckons Neal to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Neal closes the distance and pushes Buckley back into the cage.
Neal misses with a knee to the head.

Neal breaks from the clinch.
Buckley fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl out of it but Neal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckley tries to counter by clinching up but Neal breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Buckley.

Neal moves into the clinch.

Neal breaks the clinch.

Buckley gets tackled into the cage by Neal. Neal maintains the clinch.
Neal tries to pull guard but Buckley won't allow it.
Neal tries to pull guard but Buckley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Neal.
Buckley is trying to break the clinch but Neal is controlling him.
Buckley scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neal smiles and moves away.
Buckley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neal circles away.
A head kick by Neal misses

and Buckley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buckley.

Neal manages to break the clinch.

Neal clinches with his opponent.
Neal wants a takedown but no success here.

Neal breaks the clinch.

Neal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neal is trying to pull guard but Buckley has him pressed against the cage.
Buckley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neal has him pressed against the cage.
Buckley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neal tries to pull guard but Buckley won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal landing knees to the head.

It looks like John Buckley has been cut.

Buckley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Buckley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley pulls Neal in to control the position.

Buckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Buckley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Neal is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Buckley managing to block the knees to the body from Neal.
Neal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buckley after a bit of a struggle.
Buckley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neal avoiding damage as Buckley throws knees to the body.
Neal is pressed up against the cage. Buckley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neal down to the mat. Neal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buckley keeps the fight on the outside.

Buckley moves into the clinch successfully.
Neal is trying to pull guard but Buckley has him pressed against the cage.

Neal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neal defends well and Buckley ends up having to push Neal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neal landing knees to the head.
Buckley stops a takedown attempt from Neal.
Neal is trying to pull guard but Buckley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buckley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Neal landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Byron Neal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Buckley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Buckley dives in and grabs Neal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neal pushes down on Buckley's head and hops out.

Neal instigates a clinch.
Neal has Buckley pushed against the cage.
Neal fails to pull guard.
Buckley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckley tries to break free but Neal pushes him back against the cage.
Neal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buckley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Neal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Neal.

Neal breaks from the clinch.
Buckley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neal clinches.
Neal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buckley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Neal.

Neal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Neal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Neal wants to stand but Buckley is controlling the position.
Buckley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buckley stops Neal from standing up.

Neal is working an open guard so Buckley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley shoots in for a double leg but Neal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neal tries to clinch up.
Neal moves out of range of the body kick.
Neal throws a counter combo.
John Buckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neal defends well and Buckley ends up having to push Neal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Neal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Neal slams his shin into Buckley's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neal blocks a head kick by Buckley.
Neal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buckley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Neal clinches.

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

Neal forces Buckley back against the cage and clinches.
Byron Neal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal gets underhooks to prevent Buckley's takedown attempt.
Neal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buckley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Neal manages to break the clinch.

Neal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neal just leaning against Buckley, taking a breather.

Neal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Neal moves into the clinch successfully.
Neal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buckley prevents it.
Neal effectively controlling the action here.
Buckley slows down the pace here.

Neal pulls guard.
Neal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neal wants to stand up but Buckley is controlling him.

Buckley stands up from Neal's guard - Buckley perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Neal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Buckley's cut.
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!

Neal tries to clinch up
and Buckley counters with a one-two to the body.

Neal moves into the clinch.
Neal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neal lands a good knee to the midsection. Buckley won't want to take too many of those.
Neal missing with knees to the body.
Neal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buckley walks away with a smile on his face. Neal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buckley delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neal moves in looking to clinch but Buckley pushes him off.
Buckley shoots in and drives through. Neal sprawls well.

Neal moves into the clinch successfully.

Neal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byron Neal seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neal sprawls well. Neal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet.
Neal is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buckley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Buckley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buckley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buckley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buckley goes for a takedown attempt but Neal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neal clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Neal.
Buckley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Neal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Neal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Neal pulls Buckley into guard.
John Buckley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buckley prevents Neal from getting back to his feet.
Buckley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buckley stops Neal from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley stands and throws Neal's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Buckley stands up and beckons Neal to his feet.

Neal drives through and clinches with Buckley against the cage.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Neal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buckley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Neal walks away with a smile on his face. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Neal clinches.

Neal breaks the clinch.
Neal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley avoids the head kick by Neal.

Neal closes the distance and clinches.
Buckley gets underhooks to prevent Neal's takedown attempt.
Buckley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neal slowing the pace effectively.
Neal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buckley walks away with a smile on his face. Neal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Neal shoots for a takedown but Buckley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buckley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neal defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Neal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neal 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Byron Neal!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Byron Neal!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Byron Neal!

Byron Neal wins by unanimous decision!
John Buckley spoke after the fight, saying 'Is what it is. Back to work.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Hayes (ranked 4053 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Johnny Kenard (ranked 0 p4p, 348 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hayes
vs
Kenard

184 cm
24
176
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
149
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

White Gorilla

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Kenard!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenard darts in looking for a takedown but Hayes gets double underhooks and turns Kenard into the cage.
Kenard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Kenard misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darius Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kenard.
Kenard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenard. Kenard gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenard connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenard darts in looking for a takedown but Hayes gets double underhooks and turns Kenard into the cage.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kenard moves to clinch but Hayes breaks away
and Hayes counters with a left to the body.
Hayes leaves Kenard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Kenard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Kenard throws a head kick that misses.
Kenard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a left and a right that stings Kenard.
Kenard looks winded!
Kenard has his takedown stuffed
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.

Kenard is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands a big right hook! Kenard looks hurt but is still standing! Hayes lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kenard falls down and Hayes dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kenard's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hayes runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darius Hayes!
Johnny Kenard spoke after the fight, saying 'Bow in grace'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Roberts (ranked 4433 p4p, 4661 weight class) and Leon Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Roberts
vs
Leo

190 cm
24
175
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
133
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Leo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leo somewhat.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Leo with a nice calf kick.
Leo darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Leo into the cage.

Roberts instigates a clinch.

Roberts pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leo trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.

Leo stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Leo. Leo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenny Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Leo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts instigates a clinch.

Leo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Roberts is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leo to the mat. Leo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Leo pushes Roberts off and scrambles back to his feet.

Roberts drives through and clinches with Leo against the cage.
Leo wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roberts as Leo tries to tie him up.

Roberts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roberts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Roberts is working an open guard so Leo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberts has managed to clinch.
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!
Roberts scores with a hook to the body.
Leo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Leo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Leo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberts is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts throws a good cross that connects.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Roberts has managed to clinch.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leo is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leo looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leo decides to pull guard.

Leo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leo looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Leo is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Leo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leo throws a sloppy head kick
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leo.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Leo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Leo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leo swinging wildly here.

Roberts moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leo is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leo manages to break the clinch.

Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lenny Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Leo.
Roberts digs a right hand into Leo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leo's gas tank.
Leo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Leo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leo has a takedown stuffed.
Leo keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Leo tries to clinch up
and Roberts counters with a two punch combo.
Leo wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leo is defended easily by Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leo pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leo can do to turn this around?
Leo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roberts throws an elbow but misses.
Leo can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leo's brow.
Leo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Leo decides to pull guard.

Leo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Leo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Leo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Leo passes into half guard.
Leo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Leo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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!
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Leo in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Leo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Leo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Lenny Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Leo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.

Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Leo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Leo tries for a takedown but Roberts manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leo stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leo is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
Lenny Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Leo.

Leo manages to pull guard.
Leo is controlling Roberts's posture.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Leo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Leo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leon Leo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nasirr Tiny (ranked 4402 p4p, 4695 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagermadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tiny
vs
Nurmagermadov

185 cm
22
150
0 - 0 - 0

156 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nasirr Tiny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagermadov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Nurmagermadov does no damage.
Tiny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagermadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagermadov moves in looking to clinch but Tiny pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiny.
Nurmagermadov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Nurmagermadov feints and as Tiny raises his hands in defense, Nurmagermadov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagermadov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tiny trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagermadov is proving a slippery customer.

Tiny working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurmagermadov has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiny trying to hold on to Nurmagermadov's head to control him but Nurmagermadov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nurmagermadov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagermadov in particular looking to stall.
Tiny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiny trying to control from the bottom.
Tiny is looking to get back to full guard here but Nurmagermadov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tiny is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagermadov tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiny controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagermadov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Nurmagermadov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiny, who protects the arm well.
Tiny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagermadov scores with punches from side control.
Tiny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagermadov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tiny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tiny tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nurmagermadov easily slips into full mount!
Nurmagermadov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tiny is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagermadov's attempts to control the action.
Tiny wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiny tries to control Nurmagermadov's body but Nurmagermadov pushes him off. Tiny squirms to his side and now Nurmagermadov has his back!
Tiny is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tiny breaks Nurmagermadov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nurmagermadov wants to get back to his feet but Tiny passes into half guard.
Tiny working Nurmagermadov over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagermadov wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagermadov tries to kick Tiny off but Tiny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagermadov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tiny looks for a takedown but Nurmagermadov sprawls well.
Nurmagermadov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nurmagermadov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tiny shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagermadov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiny misses with a body kick.
No luck for Nurmagermadov with that takedown attempt.
Tiny is looking for a counter combo.
Tiny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagermadov throws a leg kick but Tiny sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tiny dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagermadov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nasirr Tiny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiny wants a takedown.

Nurmagermadov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tiny is trying to keep an underhook but Nurmagermadov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tiny tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nurmagermadov manages to move to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiny is just holding on here. Nurmagermadov manages to take his back.
Tiny trying to control the position but Nurmagermadov manages to sink in the hooks.
Nurmagermadov is trying to stick to Tiny's back but Tiny is turning into Nurmagermadov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nurmagermadov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tiny.

Tiny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiny sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tiny wants to control from the top but Nurmagermadov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tiny drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagermadov dives on top into guard.

Nurmagermadov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiny's guard.
Nurmagermadov wants to control from the top but Tiny keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagermadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagermadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiny working for a triangle but Nurmagermadov defends it easily.
Nurmagermadov content to stall in guard here.
Tiny trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Khabib Nurmagermadov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tiny has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nurmagermadov doesn't defend quickly enough and Tiny has managed to lock this one up! Can Nurmagermadov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tiny on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nasirr Tiny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bumblekunt (ranked 4377 p4p, 4082 weight class) and Shontavius Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bumblekunt
vs
Smiff

170 cm
18
168
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Bumblekunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shontavius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumblekunt staying out of range there.
Bumblekunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bumblekunt misses the shot to the body.
Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bumblekunt.
Bumblekunt falls off balance throwing a combination

and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bumblekunt won't be happy with that.
Bumblekunt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smiff landing strikes, looking to finish!

Smiff working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bumblekunt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smiff off and cradles Bumblekunt's limp body as Smiff celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Shontavius Smiff!
A very excited looking Shontavius Smiff 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Silva (ranked 4518 p4p, 4295 weight class) and Terence Oliver (ranked 429 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Oliver

190 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terence Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliver avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliver throws a counter combo.
Oliver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Oliver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working for takedown but Oliver is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.

Oliver pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oliver keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Oliver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Oliver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Oliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliver has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Oliver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two 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.
Silva working a defensive guard but Oliver manages to pass into side control anyway.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Oliver 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 Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.

Oliver decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver has a takedown stuffed.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Oliver and move into the clinch.
Oliver works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliver.

Oliver has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Oliver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oliver lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Oliver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliver defends well and Silva ends up having to push Oliver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Oliver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Oliver on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliver is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliver rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oliver prevents it.
Silva jumps guard but Oliver stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Oliver wants a takedown but no success here.

Oliver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Oliver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver working a defensive guard here.
Silva trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Oliver.
Oliver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Oliver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Oliver has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oliver puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Oliver is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Oliver seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Oliver stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Oliver avoids it.
Oliver shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niko Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terence Oliver.
Oliver is breathing heavily.

Oliver clinches with his opponent.

Oliver gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terence Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Oliver moves into the clinch.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliver smiles and moves away.
Niko Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oliver.
Silva leaves Oliver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looks to clinch
and Oliver counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Oliver moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Oliver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliver is defended easily by Silva.

Silva gets tackled into the cage by Oliver. Oliver maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Oliver.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Oliver has the dominant position.
Silva tries to stall but Oliver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oliver fails to pull guard.

Oliver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.

Oliver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Oliver up and slammed him! Oliver can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Oliver tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Oliver tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Oliver get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliver lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliver trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oliver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.

Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Oliver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Oliver in his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Terence Oliver!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Terence Oliver!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Terence Oliver!

Terence Oliver wins by unanimous decision!