QFC Tournament 1165 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Gan (ranked 4062 p4p, 4022 weight class) and Aled Bowen (ranked 477 p4p, 176 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gan
vs
Bowen

184 cm
25
175
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
166
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Han Gan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen misses with a takedown attempt
and Gan counters with a left and a right that stings Bowen.
Gan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gan tries to bum rush Bowen with a series of wild strikes but Bowen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gan prevents Bowen from improving his position.
Gan is looking to advance position but Bowen won't allow it.
Bowen trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gan passes into side control, despite Bowen's attempt to control the position.
Gan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen is not content to let Gan control the position.
Bowen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gan's best efforts.
Bowen tries to get to full guard but Gan has control of the leg.

Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowen moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bowen pulls Gan in close to prevent any damage.
Gan looking to pass the guard.
Gan wanted to stand there but Bowen had control of the position.
Gan throws a strike but Bowen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bowen has Gan in his guard.

Bowen controls Gan momentarily but Gan frees himself.

Gan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowen.
Bowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Han Gan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.
Bowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gan thuds his right hand into Bowen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bowen shoots for a takedown but Gan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowen was covering up waiting for the punch and Gan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bowen is looking for a triangle but Gan pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowen looking to control but Gan passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowen.
Bowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gan leaves Bowen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Han Gan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.

Bowen tries to keep at a distance but Gan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bowen working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowen can do to turn this around?

Gan has hold of one of Bowen's legs. Bowen is fighting the takedown attempt but Gan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Han Gan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowen working a defensive guard here.
Gan controls from within his opponent's guard.

Gan stands and steps away. Bowen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gan tries to avoid it but Bowen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gan to the ground. Gan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gan stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowen. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.
Gan lands a two punch combo.

Gan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Bowen is looking to reverse the position.
Bowen is trying to control Gan's posture but Gan avoids it.
Bowen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowen is controlling Gan's posture.
Gan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gan's guard.

Bowen drops back looking for a leg! Gan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gan manages to kick Bowen off! Bowen jumps back into Gan's guard.

Bowen 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.
Bowen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gan's guard.

Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Gan is defending well.

Gan is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bowen wants to work for an arm triangle but Gan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Han Gan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gan sprawls well. Gan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet.

Gan tries to sprawl but Bowen drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gan pushes Bowen off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gan pinned against the cage. Gan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Han Gan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aled Bowen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gan rushes Bowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gan.
Bowen looking to slow down the pace here.
Gan scores with a shoulder strike.
Gan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowen's efforts to push away.

Gan has hold of one of Bowen's legs. Bowen is fighting the takedown attempt but Gan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bowen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowen 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.
Bowen stands and throws Gan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bowen is working to tighten his grip on Gan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bowen is really squeezing tight and eventually Gan passes out! Bowen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aled Bowen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maky Gordon (ranked 4023 p4p, 4067 weight class) and Reece Saint Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maky Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gordon
vs
Saint Le

180 cm
25
166
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 St Petersburg, Maky Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reece Saint Le!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saint Le shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saint Le was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saint Le scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon seems a little lost for a moment, as Saint Le dominates the positioning.

Saint Le wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
Saint Le has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint Le controlling from side mount.

Saint Le goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gordon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saint Le but great work by Gordon.
Saint Le holds on to Gordon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Saint Le is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Saint Le holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Le is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon trying to control the position but Saint Le is working away.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saint Le is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saint Le looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Le keeps working.
Saint Le sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saint Le on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saint Le manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Saint Le seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Le is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reece Saint Le!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brita Filter (ranked 4261 p4p, 4497 weight class) and OJ MiZoHoNi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OJ MiZoHoNi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Filter
vs
MiZoHoNi

182 cm
18
170
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brita Filter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, OJ MiZoHoNi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MiZoHoNi moves in looking to clinch but Filter pushes him off.

Filter rushes MiZoHoNi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filter is pressed up against the cage. MiZoHoNi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filter down to the mat. Filter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MiZoHoNi stuffs the takedown attempt from Filter. Filter gets slowly back to his feet.
MiZoHoNi wants to counter with a clinch but Filter pushes him away.

Filter darts in and clinches MiZoHoNi up against the cage.

Filter breaks the clinch.
MiZoHoNi darts in looking for a takedown but Filter gets double underhooks and turns MiZoHoNi into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MiZoHoNi.
MiZoHoNi wants to counter with a clinch but Filter pushes him away.
Filter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MiZoHoNi backs up against the cage.
MiZoHoNi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filter defends well and MiZoHoNi ends up having to push Filter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brita Filter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ MiZoHoNi.
Filter tries for a takedown but MiZoHoNi circles away easily

and MiZoHoNi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi is looking to take this one to the mat.
MiZoHoNi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Filter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MiZoHoNi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MiZoHoNi looking for a sweep. Not yet MiZoHoNi, not yet.
Filter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filter throws a big elbow that misses.
Filter wanted to stand there but MiZoHoNi had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filter trying to control but MiZoHoNi is working from the bottom.
MiZoHoNi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Filter is looking to clinch.

MiZoHoNi moves into the clinch successfully.
Filter slows down the pace here.
MiZoHoNi can't get the takedown.

Filter jumps guard.
Filter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Filter keeping moving, preventing MiZoHoNi from controlling successfully.
MiZoHoNi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MiZoHoNi is pushing down on Filter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filter is fighting to maintain full guard but MiZoHoNi has managed to sneak the leg through.

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.

MiZoHoNi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

MiZoHoNi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MiZoHoNi.
Filter tries to get to full guard but MiZoHoNi has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filter fails with an attempt to clinch.
MiZoHoNi moves in looking to clinch but Filter pushes him off.
Brita Filter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

MiZoHoNi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Filter is trying to defend but MiZoHoNi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Filter is looking to improve his position.
MiZoHoNi passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MiZoHoNi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Filter wants to control but MiZoHoNi is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi content just to control the position here.

MiZoHoNi goes for an armbar but Filter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Filter.
Filter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MiZoHoNi can do to turn this around?

Filter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MiZoHoNi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MiZoHoNi working for a triangle but Filter defends it easily.

MiZoHoNi is looking for a triangle but Filter pushes his legs off easily.

MiZoHoNi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filter is aware though and is defending well.
Filter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi keeping moving, preventing Filter from controlling successfully.
Filter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filter trying to control the position from guard on top but MiZoHoNi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Filter stands up from MiZoHoNi's guard - Filter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Filter fails to land the takedown.
Filter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MiZoHoNi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

MiZoHoNi drives through and clinches with Filter against the cage.
Filter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filter pulls his leg out and moves away.

MiZoHoNi has closed the distance and engaged Filter in a clinch.

Filter breaks the clinch.
Filter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MiZoHoNi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filter as he avoids it easily.
Filter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MiZoHoNi is breathing heavily.
MiZoHoNi fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MiZoHoNi fails in his attempt to clinch.
MiZoHoNi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filter feinted with a counter takedown.
Brita Filter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ MiZoHoNi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filter is defended easily by MiZoHoNi.
As Filter backs off MiZoHoNi throws a huge counter combo but Filter manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but OJ MiZoHoNi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MiZoHoNi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for MiZoHoNi with that takedown attempt.
MiZoHoNi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filter swivels and escapes.
Filter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
MiZoHoNi misses with a head kick.
MiZoHoNi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

MiZoHoNi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filter's half guard.
Filter is looking to improve his position.
MiZoHoNi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MiZoHoNi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filter has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MiZoHoNi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Filter is looking for a sweep. MiZoHoNi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filter trying to control but MiZoHoNi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Filter tries to roll over but MiZoHoNi keeps him under control.
MiZoHoNi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Filter trying to control but MiZoHoNi postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filter is pressed up against the cage. MiZoHoNi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filter down to the mat. Filter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brita Filter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of OJ MiZoHoNi.
MiZoHoNi tries to clinch there but Filter circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter has a takedown stuffed.
MiZoHoNi stuffs the takedown.
Filter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MiZoHoNi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filter.

MiZoHoNi darts in and clinches Filter up against the cage.
MiZoHoNi wants a takedown but no success here.

MiZoHoNi is trying to trip Filter. He has hold of a leg but Filter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MiZoHoNi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
MiZoHoNi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

MiZoHoNi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MiZoHoNi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter 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.
Filter keeping moving, preventing MiZoHoNi from controlling successfully.
Filter looking for a sweep. Not yet Filter, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
OJ MiZoHoNi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MiZoHoNi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for OJ MiZoHoNi!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for OJ MiZoHoNi!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Brita Filter!

OJ MiZoHoNi wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Saint Benoit (ranked 4025 p4p, 4105 weight class) and Kamari Lowery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Saint Benoit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Saint Benoit
vs
Lowery

188 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

BJJ White 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Saint Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamari Lowery!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowery moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saint Benoit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lowery avoids it really well and circles away.
Saint Benoit moves out of range as Lowery strikes.
Saint Benoit connects with the punch.
Kamari Lowery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lowery.
Lowery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lowery scores with a jab to the jaw.

Lowery closes the distance and clinches.
Lowery is struggling to control the position.
Lowery misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Saint Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lowery looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saint Benoit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lowery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saint Benoit throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lowery wants to stand but Saint Benoit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lowery content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saint Benoit holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saint Benoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowery.
Saint Benoit slips a straight right by Lowery.
Saint Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowery looks to throw the jab but Saint Benoit is out of range.
Saint Benoit shoots for a takedown but Lowery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lowery throws out a loose jab but Saint Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Benoit closes the distance and clinches up with Lowery, looking for a takedown. Saint Benoit pushes Lowery against the cage but Lowery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Saint Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowery stuffs the takedown attempt from Saint Benoit. Saint Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowery is looking to clinch.
Saint Benoit shoots for a takedown but Lowery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Saint Benoit gets tackled into the cage by Lowery. Lowery maintains the clinch.
Lowery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saint Benoit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lowery fails to land.

Saint Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowery.
Lowery misses the jab.
Saint Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lowery! But no joy.
Lowery misses with a straight right.
A big left from Lowery misses.
Lowery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Benoit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lowery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Benoit tries for a takedown but Lowery circles away easily
and Lowery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lowery pinned against the cage. Lowery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint Benoit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lowery is fending him off so far but Saint Benoit persists. Nope, Lowery circles away and we're back to standing.
Lowery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint Benoit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Lowery catches Saint Benoit right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Benoit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lowery stuffs the takedown attempt from Saint Benoit. Saint Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint Benoit misses with a takedown attempt - Lowery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lowery might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saint Benoit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lowery's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saint Benoit moves away from the strike by Lowery.
Lowery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Benoit looks for a takedown but Lowery sprawls well.
Saint Benoit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lowery sprawls well. Lowery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saint Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lowery slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Benoit is trying to pull guard but Lowery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Saint Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Saint Benoit breaks the clinch.
No luck for Saint Benoit with that takedown attempt.
Saint Benoit shoots in for a double leg but Lowery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lowery has Saint Benoit up against the cage in a clinch.
Lowery misses with a body punch.
Lowery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint Benoit.
Lowery stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Lowery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lowery lands with a left to the head.
Lowery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Benoit.
Lowery digs a right hand underneath Saint Benoit's ribcage. Saint Benoit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lowery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowery lands a right hand.
Lowery scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowery stalling.
Lowery tries a body shot but Saint Benoit blocks it.
Kamari Lowery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saint Benoit can't break the clinch.
Saint Benoit being controlled against the cage.
Lowery lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint Benoit tries for a takedown but Lowery manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Lowery lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lowery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lowery.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lowery.
A nice left hand lands by Lowery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Lowery.

Saint Benoit jumps into guard, dragging Lowery to the mat.
Saint Benoit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saint Benoit tries to get out of the position.
Lowery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lowery's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Saint Benoit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lowery escapes and throws Saint Benoit's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Lowery stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lowery defends well and Saint Benoit ends up having to push Lowery into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saint Benoit throws a head punch that misses.
Lowery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowery tries to work over Saint Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lowery blocks a body shot from Saint Benoit.
Lowery tries a body shot but Saint Benoit blocks it.

Saint Benoit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lowery sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamari Lowery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Saint Benoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lowery moves into the clinch.
Saint Benoit tries to pull guard but Lowery holds him up against the cage and eventually Saint Benoit drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Lowery.
Saint Benoit is trying to pull guard but Lowery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Saint Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Benoit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saint Benoit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lowery just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lowery tries a body shot but Saint Benoit blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Benoit.
Lowery lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery controlling the action here for a moment.

Saint Benoit manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Lowery misses.
Saint Benoit throws a big counter combination but Lowery scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint Benoit.
Saint Benoit staying out of range there.
Lowery connects with a single shot there.
Saint Benoit throws a shot to the body.
Lowery tries to clinch up.

Lowery has closed the distance and engaged Saint Benoit in a clinch.
Lowery gets through Saint Benoit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowery lands a shot to the body.

Saint Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowery looks to throw the jab but Saint Benoit is out of range.
Saint Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint Benoit throws a quick counter head kick but Lowery was just out of range.
Lowery misses with a straight left.
Lowery misses with a straight left.
Saint Benoit shoots in for a double leg but Lowery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Lowery misses.
Lowery moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Benoit.
Kamari Lowery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lowery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Saint Benoit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Benoit walks into a straight right hand from Lowery.
Saint Benoit blocks a jab.

Lowery rushes Saint Benoit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saint Benoit is trying to drag Lowery to the mat but Lowery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saint Benoit is trying to maintain a safe position but Lowery gets an underhook and turns Saint Benoit into the cage.
Lowery tries to work over Saint Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowery is struggling to control the position.
Lowery looking to slow down the pace here.
Saint Benoit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lowery is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit looking for a takedown.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint Benoit being controlled against the cage.
Saint Benoit has Lowery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lowery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint Benoit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lowery to keep the fight standing.
Lowery lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lowery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saint Benoit blocks a body shot from Lowery.
Lowery tries a body shot but Saint Benoit blocks it.
Saint Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowery's elbow.
A short left from Lowery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowery tries to work over Saint Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saint Benoit trying to land knees to the body.
Saint Benoit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lowery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saint Benoit is trying to pull guard but Lowery has him pressed against the cage.
Lowery pushes Saint Benoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint Benoit wants to stall.

Saint Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan Saint Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lowery lands a big uppercut and Saint Benoit crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saint Benoit looks OK. Lowery waves Saint Benoit back to his feet!

Saint Benoit is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamari Lowery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lowery 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Kamari Lowery!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Kamari Lowery!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Kamari Lowery!

Kamari Lowery wins by unanimous decision!