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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimenty Boykin (ranked 4455 p4p, 5816 weight class) and Michael Brogan (ranked 467 p4p, 532 weight class). Brogan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal Technique - Open Your Eyes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimenty Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Brogan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogan blocks a jab.
Brogan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brogan slips under a jab.
Brogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Boykin misses with a straight left.
Boykin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brogan.
Brogan staying out of range there.
Brogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
Boykin misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogan connects with a jab.
Boykin throws the left hand but Brogan avoids the punch easily.
Brogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brogan throws a counter combo.
Brogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boykin manages to avoid it.
Boykin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin gets the takedown into side control.
Boykin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Brogan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boykin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Brogan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boykin lets go of the hold and Brogan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimenty Boykin!
A relieved looking Dimenty Boykin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Arlin (ranked 4335 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Brennan Calhoun (ranked 433 p4p, 464 weight class). Jean Arlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jean Arlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brennan Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Calhoun misses
and Arlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Calhoun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arlin.
 It looks like Brennan Calhoun has been cut.
A head kick by Calhoun misses
and Arlin counters with a left to the body.
Calhoun misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Arlin as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Arlin does it's job there.
Calhoun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlin is looking to regain half guard here but Calhoun keeps moving and retains side control.
Calhoun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calhoun is staying tight to Arlin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun prevents Arlin from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun controls the position.
Calhoun working the ground and pound.
Calhoun working the body and head with strikes.
Arlin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Calhoun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Calhoun just content to control the position.
Arlin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Calhoun happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Calhoun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arlin to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Arlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calhoun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calhoun looks up at the clock and then as Arlin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calhoun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calhoun lands some shots froms side control.
Arlin tries to bench press Calhoun off him but Calhoun keeps the position.
Calhoun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calhoun working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calhoun landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arlin is looking to regain half guard here but Calhoun keeps moving and retains side control.
Calhoun scores with punches from side control.
Calhoun working the ground and pound.
Calhoun cracks Arlin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calhoun grinds an elbow into Arlin's temple.
Arlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Calhoun happy to just control the position for now.
Calhoun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun controlling the position from side mount.
Arlin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Calhoun easily slips into full mount!
Calhoun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Calhoun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Calhoun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brennan Calhoun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Calhoun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calhoun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Arlin lands.
Calhoun walks into a jab.
Calhoun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calhoun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arlin sprawls well initially but Calhoun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calhoun lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlin taking some punishment here, with Calhoun in his half guard.
Calhoun stalling.
Calhoun drops an elbow to the side of Arlin's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Calhoun has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Calhoun lands a nice shot to the head.
Calhoun landing strikes from the mount.
Arlin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Calhoun is landing with some decent strikes but Arlin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calhoun cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Calhoun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arlin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calhoun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Arlin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Calhoun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Calhoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arlin wants to hold on but Calhoun pushes him away.
Calhoun landing punches.
Arlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Calhoun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Arlin is rocked!
Calhoun lands a couple of good shots and Arlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Arlin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calhoun is loading up with his shots from the back and Arlin is in big trouble! Arlin taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brennan Calhoun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Stockton (ranked 3599 p4p, 2524 weight class) and Karl White (ranked 388 p4p, 284 weight class). Karl White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Stockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl White!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stockton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stockton works White's body with a nice hook.
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stockton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stockton has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Stockton is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
Stockton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
White trying to control the position but Stockton manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stockton looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. White is controlling Stockton 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stockton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pushes down on Stockton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
White is looking for a kimura but Stockton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
White controlling the action here.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
White swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stockton is now in White's guard. A big mistake from White there, giving up the dominant position!
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White has his foot on Stockton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stockton works his way back into a safe position though.
Stockton looking to pass the guard.
Stockton passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stockton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stockton seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
White wants to improve his position but Stockton is controlling well.
Stockton is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Stockton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stockton trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to get to full guard but Stockton has control of the leg.
Stockton is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
White is pressing down on Stockton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stockton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stockton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White trying to control the position.
Stockton forces his way into half guard.
White actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stockton works his foot free and advances to mount.
White tries to lock up and control but Stockton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Stockton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stockton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stockton tries to control but White wriggling away.
Stockton is working for a guillotine from mount but White frees his head quite easily.
White can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Stockton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stockton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stockton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stockton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stockton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karl White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White drops back looking for a leg! Stockton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stockton manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Stockton's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stockton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White advances position into side control!
Stockton struggling a bit here.
White taking a breather here.
Stockton is looking for a sweep.
Stockton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
White is looking for a sweep. Stockton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stockton trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
White tries to get to full guard but Stockton has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
White is pressing down on Stockton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stockton looking to pass the guard.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stockton trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White wants to sweep here but Stockton controlling him for the moment.
Stockton looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton is working hard here to advance position.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stockton is one step ahead there.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
White's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stockton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stockton is aware though and is defending well.
White pulls Stockton in to control the position.
Stockton trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stockton scores with a jab to the body.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White walks into a left hand.
A jab from Stockton does it's job there.
White feints and as Stockton raises his hands in defense, White changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White is breathing heavily.
White is sitting in close to Stockton's body. Stockton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! White is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, White is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stockton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Stockton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Brooks (ranked 2514 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Adrian Ortiz (ranked 282 p4p, 213 weight class). Adrian Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adrian Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Brooks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Ortiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Ortiz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Brooks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortiz duly obliges.
Nice shot lands for Ortiz.
BOOM! Ortiz lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brooks. Brooks tries to recover but Ortiz is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brooks lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Zoric (ranked 1271 p4p, 2522 weight class) and Jimar Kinkead (ranked 154 p4p, 283 weight class). Kinkead comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No Sunshine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Danilo Zoric has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Danilo Zoric seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danilo Zoric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimar Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown but Zoric shows good takedown defense.
Kinkead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zoric has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Zoric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Jimar Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead misses with a takedown
and Zoric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilo Zoric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimar Kinkead.
Kinkead misses with a body punch
and Zoric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead shoots and misses
and Zoric counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jimar Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoric tests Kinkead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zoric is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Zoric circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Zoric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoric drops Kinkead with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kinkead! Zoric dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Zoric!
Danilo Zoric decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kokko (ranked 1803 p4p, 1517 weight class) and Saul Jackson (ranked 217 p4p, 190 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Kokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saul Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kokko moved out of range nicely.
Kokko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kokko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Kokko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kokko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokko.
Kokko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Kokko has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson slips a jab from Kokko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kokko is out of range.
Jackson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokko.
It looked like Kokko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kokko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kokko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kokko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Kokko misses the target.
Jab by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokko.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kokko moved out of range.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kokko counter with a right hand.
Kokko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Kokko's head but Kokko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokko slips a straight right by Jackson.
Kokko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kokko ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Kokko lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kokko dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Kokko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 1203 p4p, 2067 weight class) and Osvaldo Leandro (ranked 143 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Osvaldo Leandro!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invasion throws out a leg kick but Leandro moves out of range and Invasion only half commits.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leandro scores with a body shot.
Invasion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leandro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leandro lands a jab to Invasion's midsection.
Invasion throws a lazy right hand but Leandro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Invasion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leandro connects with an inside leg kick.
Invasion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leandro lands a nice looking body kick.
Leandro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leandro is looking to land body kicks.
Leandro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Invasion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Invasion prevents Leandro from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Invasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion trying to control the action but Leandro is working from the bottom.
Invasion looks up at the clock and then as Leandro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Invasion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Invasion trying to control the action but Leandro is working from the bottom.
Leandro dodges the ground and pound from Invasion.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leandro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Invasion misses with the ground and pound.
Leandro wants to control but Invasion postures up.
Leandro dodges the ground and pound from Invasion.
Leandro defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leandro is trying to improve his position.
Invasion in side control, throwing shots but Leandro defends.
Invasion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leandro defending against the ground and pound.
Invasion wants to take a breather but Leandro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Invasion.
Leandro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leandro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leandro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leandro wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion postures up in Leandro's guard and throws a big left but Leandro blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leandro is not content to let Invasion control the position.
Invasion lands strikes from half guard.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leandro defending well though.
Invasion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Invasion trying to control from half guard but Leandro is working away.
Nice strikes from Invasion there.
Leandro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Invasion winds up and cracks Leandro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invasion drops an elbow to the side of Leandro's head.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Invasion is trying to control. Leandro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Leandro dodges it nicely.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leandro wants to control but Invasion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Invasion is trying to control the action in half guard but Leandro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Invasion working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Invasion dives in and scores a takedown into Leandro's guard.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leandro can do to turn this around?
Leandro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion cracks Leandro with a solid left hand.
Invasion is looking to work some ground and pound but Leandro has wrist control.
Leandro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Leandro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leandro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leandro pulls Invasion in close to prevent any damage.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Invasion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alien Invasion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invasion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leandro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leandro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Invasion is in close to Leandro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leandro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Invasion trying to control but Leandro is working from the bottom.
Leandro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Leandro. No joy for Invasion on that attempt.
Invasion forces Leandro back against the cage and clinches.
Invasion has Leandro pressed against the cage, preventing Leandro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Invasion has hold of one of Leandro's legs. Leandro is fighting the takedown attempt but Invasion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Leandro wants to sweep here but Invasion controlling him for the moment.
Invasion postures up in Leandro's guard and throws a big left but Leandro blocks it.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Invasion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Invasion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Leandro keeps moving.
Leandro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Invasion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Invasion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leandro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leandro keeping moving, preventing Invasion from controlling successfully.
Invasion advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Invasion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Invasion cracks Leandro with a big right hand but Leandro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Invasion working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion working the strikes but Leandro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Invasion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Invasion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Invasion throwing shots but Leandro is blocking nicely.
Leandro has hold of Invasion's hands but Invasion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leandro is looking for a sweep. Invasion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leandro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Invasion.
Invasion 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice takedown defense from Leandro. No joy for Invasion on that attempt.
Invasion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Invasion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Invasion is trying to control. Leandro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osvaldo Leandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Invasion connects with a nice short shot to Leandro's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion is trying to control the action in half guard but Leandro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leandro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Invasion.
Invasion trying to control the action but Leandro is working from the bottom.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leandro trying to hold on to Invasion's head to control him but Invasion postures up.
Leandro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Leandro is staying active underneath Invasion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Leandro dodges it nicely.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Invasion misses with a head shot. Leandro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Leandro keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Invasion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leandro swivels and escapes.
Leandro throws a hook but Invasion avoids it easily.
Invasion shoots in and gets a takedown into Leandro's guard.
Leandro is pulling down on Invasion's head to control his posture.
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Invasion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Invasion trying to control but Leandro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leandro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leandro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leandro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leandro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leandro. That's going to slow Invasion down.
Invasion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Invasion has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown but Leandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Invasion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leandro is trying to defend but Invasion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Invasion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Leandro dodges it nicely.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leandro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Invasion throwing shots but Leandro is blocking nicely.
Leandro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Invasion with the ground and pound but Leandro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion distracts Leandro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Invasion trying to control but Leandro is working from the bottom.
Alien Invasion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leandro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Invasion is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alien Invasion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Invasion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alien Invasion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Walton (ranked 1365 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Declan McCoy (ranked 166 p4p, 201 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Walton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Walton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Declan McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCoy scores with a hook to the body.
Walton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy keeps control of Walton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
 It looks like Jake Walton has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Walton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Walton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walton just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
McCoy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCoy misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Walton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
Walton wants to break free but McCoy has control.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
Walton tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Walton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
Walton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
A big right from McCoy misses.
McCoy misses with an uppercut
and Walton counters with a left and a right that stings McCoy.
McCoy forces Walton back against the cage and clinches.
Walton jumps guard and drags McCoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Walton has his foot on McCoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCoy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Walton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCoy is looking to stand up but Walton won't let him.
Walton is looking to cinch up a triangle. McCoy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Walton's body to avoid the submission. Walton has instead reached around McCoy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Walton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Walton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Potter (ranked 1080 p4p, 2552 weight class) and Romeo Alfa (ranked 139 p4p, 288 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Scott Potter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Scott Potter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Romeo Alfa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfa connects with the punch.
Potter staying out of range there.
Potter lands with a good body shot.
Alfa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potter staying out of range there.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alfa lands with a kick to the temple. Potter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alfa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter blocks a head kick by Alfa.
Potter's corner calls for a 1-2. Potter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Romeo Alfa has been cut.
Alfa throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alfa throws a fast counter high kick but Potter manages to duck under it in time.
Alfa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potter scores with a hook to the body. Alfa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alfa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alfa momentarily.
Potter lands a glancing blow to the side of Alfa's head.
Potter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Potter, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alfa throws a head kick that misses
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Alfa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alfa looks winded!
Alfa looks up at the clock. Bad move! Potter lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alfa. Potter pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Potter!
In his post fight interview, Scott Potter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lawson Serrano (ranked 767 p4p, 2815 weight class) and Samir Reid (ranked 98 p4p, 312 weight class). Reid has chosen Who Do I Have To Kill To Get Out Of Here? as his entrance music. Lawson Serrano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lawson Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir Reid!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reid counters with a right hand to the body.
Serrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Serrano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Serrano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reid, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face as Serrano controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid taking a bit of punishment here - Serrano scoring with strikes.
Reid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serrano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Serrano misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Serrano throws a strike aimed at the side of Reid's head but Reid avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Serrano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Serrano is trying to ground and pound but Reid uses the momentary lack of control by Serrano to regain half guard.
Serrano working Reid over with strikes.
Serrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serrano.
Serrano is looking for a kimura but Reid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Serrano to get the leverage.
Serrano is trying to work for a kimura but Reid is defending well.
Serrano drops an elbow to the side of Reid's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid has hold of Serrano's hands but Serrano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Serrano working over Reid with some ground and pound. Reid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serrano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reid has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Serrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Serrano drops an elbow to the side of Reid's head.
Serrano thows a huge punch but Reid dodges it nicely.
Serrano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reid is defending against the submission attempts here by Serrano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is pressing down on Reid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reid is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Serrano seems content to control.
Serrano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Serrano seems to be looking for submissions.
Serrano is working for a kimura but Reid is defending it quite comfortably.
Serrano drops an elbow to the side of Reid's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Serrano's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Serrano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Serrano there.
Serrano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Serrano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Serrano controlling the pace.
Reid taking some punishment here, with Serrano in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano wants to pass to mount but Reid is defending the position.
Well, if Serrano 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Serrano dominated that round.
That's time! Serrano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Serrano has his takedown stuffed
and Reid counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lawson Serrano has been cut.
Serrano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Serrano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Serrano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reid is trying to get back to full guard.
Reid has hold of Serrano's hands but Serrano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serrano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid is looking to improve his position.
Serrano is nestled in close to Reid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Serrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reid can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano is controlling the pace.
Serrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Serrano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Serrano throwing shots but Reid is blocking nicely.
Serrano drops an elbow to the side of Reid's head.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 Reid is rocked!
Serrano lands a big elbow - Reid is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Serrano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawson Serrano!
Lawson Serrano opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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