QFC Tournament 1173 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Song (ranked 4118 p4p, 3982 weight class) and Eero Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 436 weight class). Eero Gustafsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacob Song's chin.

Song
vs
Gustafsson

150 cm
24
265
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
271
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eero Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Song really is a fat lump.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Song rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustafsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
BOOM! Gustafsson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Song. Song tries to recover but Gustafsson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Song lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Journey Man (ranked 4089 p4p, 3941 weight class) and Gumpy Stoice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumpy Stoice is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Man
vs
Stoice

195 cm
24
265
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
270
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Journey Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gumpy Stoice!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Gumpy Stoice has been cut.
Stoice shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Man lands a left and a right that send Stoice crashing to the mat, dazed. Man thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Stoice is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoice.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Journey Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gumpy Stoice.
Stoice looks winded!
Man throws a one two combo.

That has opened up Gumpy Stoice's cut even more.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man thuds his right hand into Stoice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Man has knocked Stoice down with a huge combo! Man steps away and waves a wobbly Stoice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stoice is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stoice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stoice seems to have recovered his senses.
Man is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stoice is working for a kimura but Man is defending it quite comfortably.

Stoice is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stoice to get the leverage.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

Stoice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoice.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stoice wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stoice stops Man from getting back to his feet.
Man trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Stoice wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stoice stops Man from getting back to his feet.

Stoice is working for a submission of some sort.

Stoice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.

Stoice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Stoice eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stoice is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Stoice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stoice is working for a kimura but Man is defending it quite comfortably.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

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

Stoice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

Stoice is working for a kimura here but Man manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stoice's guard.
Stoice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stoice keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Man is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stoice has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Man is looking to defend but Stoice has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Man! Stoice pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Man taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gumpy Stoice!
Journey Man spoke after the fight, saying 'Life's a beach, man.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toinen Peto (ranked 3943 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Jesse Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toinen Peto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Peto
vs
Kim

225 cm
24
272
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
265
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toinen Peto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Kim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kim tries to roll over but Peto keeps him under control.

Peto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peto.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Peto sits in half guard.

Peto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Peto blocks the strikes from Kim.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peto is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.

Peto is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim trying to control from the bottom.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Peto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim is trying to control but Peto manages to pass to mount!

Peto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim prevents Peto from taking his back.

Peto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kim has worked his arm free - good work by Kim!
Kim 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.

Peto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kim, who protects the arm well.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
Peto is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Peto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Peto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim gets back to full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies!
Kim pulls Peto in close to prevent any damage.

Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peto is one step ahead there.
Peto advances position into side control!
Kim sneaks back into half guard.

Peto wants to work for an arm triangle but Kim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toinen Peto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Peto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peto gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peto is defended easily by Kim.
Peto stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Peto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toinen Peto. 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.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim trying to strike off his back.

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.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kim holds on and takes a little breather.
Peto trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim trying to control the position.
Peto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.

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

and Peto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kim's guard.
Peto sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Peto has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peto is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peto is controlling the pace.

Peto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toinen Peto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Peto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kim tries to roll over but Peto keeps him under control.
Kim trying to control but Peto postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Peto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peto tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toinen Peto dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!

Peto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peto gets slowly back to his feet.

Peto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peto showed some decent athleticism there.

Kim kicks Peto off and gets back to his feet.
Kim looks for a takedown but Peto sprawls well.
Peto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Peto is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kim wanted to stand there but Peto had control of the position.

Peto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim pushing down on Peto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peto has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.

Peto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peto's head.

Peto working for submissions but it's allowed Kim to get to half guard.
Peto is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peto defends it well.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kim is pressing down on Peto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peto is holding on for now.
Peto is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.
Peto is pressing down on Kim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Peto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four 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.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kim trying to control but Peto is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kim wants to stand but Peto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toinen Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kim looking to score a takedown here. Peto is defending well but Kim drives through and ends up in Peto's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Toinen Peto!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jesse Kim!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jesse Kim!

Jesse Kim wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olu Igwe (ranked 3959 p4p, 3981 weight class) and New Meta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Olu Igwe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Igwe
vs
Meta

200 cm
24
277
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
272
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olu Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, New Meta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meta pushes Igwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Meta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Igwes head.
Igwe working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Meta.
Igwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Igwe manages to break the clinch.
Meta defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Meta slips a straight right by Igwe.

Meta gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Igwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Meta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meta misses with some punches.

Igwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Igwe throws a hook but Meta blocks it.

Meta moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igwe looking to stall.

Igwe manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meta gets a clinch.
Igwe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igwe tries to stall but Meta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Igwe is stalling here.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Igwe or not.
Meta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igwe's efforts to push away.
Igwe working hard to break the clinch.
Igwe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Meta.
Meta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meta working aggressively here.
Igwe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Meta.
A shot in the inside from Meta.

Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Meta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meta slips a straight right by Igwe.

Meta has closed the distance and engaged Igwe in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta has him pressed against the cage.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Igwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Meta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meta scores with a shoulder strike.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Igwe is trying to break free.

Igwe breaks the clinch.

Meta moves into the clinch.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta.
Igwe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meta works on Igwe's body with a couple of short punches.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Meta misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Igwe manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meta moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Igwes head.

Igwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Olu Igwe has been cut.

Meta has closed the distance and engaged Igwe in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta is controlling him.
Good body shot from Meta.
Igwe is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Igwe fails to land.
Meta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Igwe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Igwe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Meta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

New Meta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olu Igwe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Meta clinches up with Igwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Meta lands a left hand.
New Meta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meta misses with the head strike.
Meta scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Meta working aggressively here.
Meta keeps control of Igwe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Igwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Meta.
A right hand to the body from Igwe.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igwe's efforts to push away.

Igwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meta slips under a jab from Igwe.
Meta staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meta! But no joy.

Meta moves into the clinch.
Igwe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meta has him pressed against the cage.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Igwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Igwe throws a poor cross that misses
and Meta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Meta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Igwe, pushing him back against the cage.
Meta misses with the head strike.
Igwe lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meta scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
Meta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Igwe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Igwe wants to break free but Meta has control.
Meta misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Igwe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meta is keeping busy.
Igwe seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Meta is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Meta lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Meta.
Igwe misses with a body punch.
Igwe tries to break free but Meta pushes him back against the cage.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meta's elbow.
Meta is struggling to control the position.
Meta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Meta on the inside.

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

Meta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Igwe, pushing him back against the cage.

Igwe breaks from the clinch.
New Meta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meta ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Igwe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meta's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Meta pushes Igwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Meta scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Meta.
Meta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meta throws a head punch that misses.
Meta lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Meta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Igwe is looking to break free of the clinch but Meta has double underhooks.
Igwe working hard to break the clinch.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Nice body punch from Meta - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Meta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meta lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

New Meta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olu Igwe's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Meta has closed the distance and engaged Igwe in a clinch.
Olu Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Meta controls his hands.
Igwe is trying to break the clinch but Meta is controlling him.
Igwe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Igwe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
A short right from Meta.

Olu Igwe's cut is getting worse.
Meta stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Meta gets a clinch.
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Meta controls his hands.
Igwe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Igwe is trying to stall.
Igwe taking a breather.
Meta just leaning against Igwe, taking a breather.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meta avoiding damage.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Meta on the inside.
Meta controlling the action here for a moment.
Meta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Meta.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meta pushes Igwe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meta has Igwe pressed against the cage.

Igwe breaks from the clinch.

Igwe tries to keep at a distance but Meta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meta misses with a body punch.
Meta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igwe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meta has him pressed against the cage.
Meta misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Meta.
Igwe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Igwe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe wants to get back to striking at distance but Meta won't allow it.
Igwe struggles to land a body shot inside as Meta controls his hands.
Igwe stalling in the clinch but Meta improves position.
Igwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meta's elbow.
Igwe misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.

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

Meta clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Meta.
Meta swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Meta lands a shoulder strike.
Meta just leaning against Igwe, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Igwe.
Meta lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Meta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta prevents a body shot from Igwe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Igwe.
Igwe misses with a punch to the body.

Igwe manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.

Meta drives through and clinches with Igwe against the cage.
Meta digs a right hand into Igwe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Igwe's gas tank.
Meta scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
Meta slows down the pace here.
Meta lands a nice uppercut.
Meta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meta lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Meta.

And that's the end of the fight!
New Meta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meta 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for New Meta!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for New Meta!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for New Meta!

New Meta wins by unanimous decision!