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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the World Series Of Fighting III Main Card, live from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fight #1 - WSOF Lightweight Division Fight
Brian Cobb (23-7-0) vs. Justin Gaethje (8-0-0)
Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
Round One
The round begins with Gaethje quickly attacking Cobb with leg kicks, Cobb then scores a takedown on Gaethje after avoiding a high kick. Gaethje uses the sweep to get himself on top of Cobb and in side control, Cobb attempted to lock in an arm triangle choke while on his back. Cobb eats a few strikes from Gaethje as he scrambled to get to his feet, Cobb scores another takedown on Gaethje and he gets the half guard. Cobb transitions to back control on Gaethje. Cobb starts attacking Gaethje with a lot of ground and pound, Gaethje stands up with Cobb still on his back. Gaethje falls backwards and Cobb finds a way to still keep back control on him, Cobb resumes his striking attack on Gaethje as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with each fighter simultaneously nailing each other with rights, Cobb then hits Gaethje with a counter uppercut. Cobb tries to keep Gaethje at bay by throwing a lot of jabs, Gaethje responds by popping Cobb with an uppercut. Gaethje holds onto Cobb and he eats a few knee strikes for his effort, Gaethje then hits Cobb with a right hook as they separate. Gaethje returns to his leg kick attack on Cobb, Gaethje takes the opportunity to try and hit Cobb with some wild uppercuts. Gaethje then barely connects with a wild right on Cobb, the fighters start to grapple as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Gaethje accidentally hitting Cobb low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Gaethje attacking Cobb with leg kicks. Gaethje follows that up by hitting Cobb with a superman punch and then a right, Cobb responds with a three punch combination on Gaethje. Cobb pops an incoming Gaethje with a left to the face, Cobb follows that up with a two punch combo on Gaethje. Gaethje responds by nailing Cobb with an uppercut and some leg kicks, Gaethje then nails Cobb with a leg kick that drops him. Gaethje follows it up with a left hook and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Justin Gaethje def. Brian Cobb by TKO via strikes (2:19, R3)
Fight #2 - WSOF Lightweight Division Fight
Lyle Beerbohm (21-2-0) vs. Jacob Volkmann (15-4-0)
Referee: Chris Tognoni
Round One
The round begins with Beerbohm quickly attacking Volkmann with leg kicks, Volkmann grabs a hold of Beerbohm before nailing him with knee strikes. The fighter’s then battle for position along the cage wall, Volkmann continues to control the body of Beerbohm to avoid the takedown. Volkmann tries to weaken Beerbohm down by punching him in the kidneys, Volkmann somehow finds a way to get back control on Beerbohm. Beerbohm scrambles to get Volkmann off of him and the fighters stand back up, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Beerbohm forces Volkmann up against the cage wall. Beerbohm looks for the takedown on Volkmann as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Volkmann nailing Beerbohm with a kick to the rib cage, the fighter’s battle for position along the cage wall while connecting with knee strikes. The competitors separate and Beerbohm lands a right to the rib cage of Volkmann, the fighters again battle along the cage wall while landing knee strikes. Volkmann continuously looks for the guillotine choke on Beerbohm, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and they go right back to battling on the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Volkmann scoring a quick takedown on Beerbohm, Volkmann quickly transitions to back control on Beerbohm. Volkmann starts looking for the rear naked choke on Beerbohm, Beerbohm tries to attack Volkmann with strikes from his back. Beerbohm attempts to push off the cage and fails, Volkmann continues to look for the rear naked choke as the round ends.
Fight Result: Jacob Volkmann def. Lyle Beerbohm by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Fight #3 - WSOF Welterweight Division Fight
Steve Carl (19-3-0) vs. Tyson Steele (10-1-0)
Referee: Kim Winslow
Round One
The round begins with Steele looking for the front kick right away, Steele continues to attempt a bunch of wild kicks to keep Carl at bay. Carl responds by nailing Steele with a striking combination, Steele eats a right from Carl before attempting a takedown. Steele lands the takedown and Carl quickly sweeps him to get his back, Carl locks in the rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Fight Result: Steve Carl def. Tyson Steele by submission via rear naked choke (1:32, R1)
Main Event - WSOF Welterweight Division Fight
Jon Fitch (27-5-1-1NC) vs. Josh Burkman (25-9-0)
Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
Round One
The round begins with Fitch attacking Burkman with leg kicks, Burkman then drops a swinging Fitch with a two punch combination. Burkman then pounces on Fitch and the scramble begins, Burkman then catches Fitch in a guillotine choke and Fitch goes out cold.
Fight Result: Josh Burkman def. Jon Fitch by submission via guillotine choke (0:41, R1)
