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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan iel Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Kinsler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Kinsler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan iel Russo's chin.

iel Russo
vs
Kinsler

170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan iel Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Kinsler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kinsler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Russo - the referee stops the clock and Kinsler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Russo. Kinsler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A combination from Kinsler does no damage.
Kinsler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kinsler tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.

Russo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Russo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kinsler to see if he's OK.

Russo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kinsler throws a right and a left that Russo avoids nicely.

Russo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kinsler's guard.

Russo gets to his feet. Kinsler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kinsler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Kinsler does no damage.
Kinsler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinsler throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Russo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russo cracks Kinsler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Russo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Russo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Kinsler misses with a wild combination.

Russo takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsler tries to break the clinch but Russo is controlling the position.
Kinsler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russo is stalling here.
Kinsler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Kinsler tries to break the clinch but Russo is controlling the position.

Russo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinsler keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Russo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No joy there for Kinsler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kinsler connects with a single shot there.
Kinsler stalks Russo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Russo's face. Russo staggers backwards, shaken.
Kinsler misses with a two punch combination.
Kinsler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Russo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Russo lands in his opponent's guard.
Russo won't allow Kinsler to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control but Kinsler is working from the bottom.
Russo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kinsler is proving hard to escape from.
Russo postures up in Kinsler's guard and throws a big left but Kinsler blocks it.
Russo connects with a couple of short punches.

Kinsler pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet.
Kinsler tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kinsler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Russo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Kinsler misses.

Kinsler tries to keep at a distance but Russo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kinsler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsler tries to break the clinch but Russo is controlling the position.

Russo breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Russo - that will leave a mark!
Kinsler misses with a few strikes there.
Kinsler throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Russo.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Russo.

Russo stands up.

Russo drives through and clinches with Kinsler against the cage.
Kinsler has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kinsler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Russo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kinsler to the mat. Kinsler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kinsler wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Russo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Russo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kinsler prevents it.
Kinsler has had enough of the clinch but Russo keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo scores with a knee to the head.
Russo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kinsler.
A knee to the head by Russo.

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

Russo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kinsler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kinsler is trying to get back to half guard.
Russo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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

Russo decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Russo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kinsler is squirming around, avoiding Russo's attempts to control the action.
Russo lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kinsler slips a jab and a cross from Russo.

Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Russo stalling in the clinch.

Russo breaks from the clinch.
Russo tries to clinch but Kinsler is having none of it.
Russo misses with a combination
letting Kinsler counter with a right hand.
Kinsler swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Kinsler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kinsler wants to clinch.

Russo closes the distance and clinches.

Kinsler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Russo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kinsler to the mat. Kinsler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Russo wants to control from the top but Kinsler keeps moving.

Russo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Russo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kinsler counters with a series of strikes. Russo will be more careful next time no doubt.

Russo is rocked!
Kinsler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Russo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsler wants to clinch but Russo slips to the side

and Russo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kinsler!
Russo seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kinsler because Russo loaded up on that one.
Russo avoids the attempt from Kinsler to control.
Russo punching from mount but Kinsler doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Russo trying to control but Kinsler is having none of it.
Kinsler is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Russo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Russo looking to control but Kinsler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Russo throws some wild stikes that Kinsler manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsler is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kinsler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kinsler squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Russo prevents Kinsler from getting the reversal.
Russo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kinsler tries to hold on but Russo postures up.
Russo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Russo wants to control the pace but Kinsler is squirming around nicely.
Kinsler tries to lock up and control but Russo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Russo.
Kinsler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kinsler tries to hold on but Russo postures up.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinsler can do to turn this around?
Kinsler wants to get back to his feet.
Kinsler is looking to improve his position but Russo isn't that keen on the idea.
Russo avoids the attempt from Kinsler to control.
Russo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Russo breaks from Kinsler's wrist control and lands an elbow.

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.
Russo throws some wild stikes that Kinsler manages to avoid easily.
Dan iel Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kinsler is working to get back to half guard.
Kinsler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kinsler is squirming around, avoiding Russo's attempts to control the action.
Russo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kinsler is squirming around, avoiding Russo's attempts to control the action.
Kinsler taking shots to the head.
Kinsler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kinsler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kinsler is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan iel Russo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kinsler scores with a three punch combo!

Kinsler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Russo trying to control but Kinsler is working from the bottom.
Russo won't allow Kinsler to get back to his feet.

Russo gets to his feet. Kinsler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kinsler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russo.

Russo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Russo trying to mount his opponent but Kinsler defends it.
Russo trying to advance position but Kinsler counters by regaining guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinsler is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kinsler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kinsler looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinsler, not yet.
Kinsler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russo is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kinsler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo lands a jab to Kinsler's midsection.

Russo scores a takedown into full mount!

Russo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kinsler turns into him and now he's in Russo's guard.
Russo looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinsler is one step ahead there.

Russo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kinsler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Russo lands a high kick!
Kinsler connects with a jab.
Kinsler moves out of range of the strikes.
Russo throws a head kick but Kinsler moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Russo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kinsler!
Russo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Russo controlling the pace for now.
Kinsler manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kinsler, under a barage of strikes from Russo.
Kinsler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.

Russo 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.
Kinsler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsler is trying to stand back up but Russo is controlling him
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo wants to stand but Kinsler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kinsler is refusing to be controlled, as Russo sits in half guard.
Russo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Russo.
Russo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kinsler. Kinsler gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Russo.
Ian Kinsler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Russo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kinsler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinsler wants to get back to his feet but Russo drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan iel Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan iel Russo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and victor adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). victor adams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Connelly
vs
adams

179 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Connelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, victor adams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Connelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming adams to the mat! adams manages to get full guard.
adams wants to sweep here but Connelly controlling him for the moment.
Connelly trying to control but adams is working from the bottom.
Connelly is looking to work some ground and pound but adams has wrist control.
adams keeping moving, preventing Connelly from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connelly stopping the sweep attempt from adams.
Connelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Connelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connelly throws a strike but adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Connelly wants to hit a switch here but adams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Connelly there!
adams tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Connelly is working to get back to half guard.
Connelly is controlling an arm, preventing adams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connelly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Connelly wants to hold on but adams pushes him away.
Connelly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Connelly just trying to survive but adams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Connelly is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connelly turns into adams and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
adams is trying to control the position but Connelly postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
adams has his takedown stuffed

and Connelly moves into the clinch.
Connelly is breathing heavily.
Connelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Connelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
adams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
adams shoots and misses

and Connelly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Connelly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connelly trying to move into half guard but instead adams has managed to sweep!
Connelly is trying to hold adams in close to prevent damage but adams has managed to pass into half guard.
Connelly trying to control here.
adams is looking to take a break and control but Connelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
adams is looking to advance position but Connelly won't allow it.

adams is working for a kimura but Connelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Connelly is trying to escape back to his feet but adams uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Connelly dominated that round.
That's time! Connelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

adams shoots and misses

and Connelly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Connelly pulls adams into guard.

Connelly wriggles free and stands up.

Connelly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. adams sprawls well initially but Connelly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Connelly not doing much here.
adams tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Connelly has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Connelly is trying to take his opponent's back.
adams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connelly trying to control but adams is having none of it.

adams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Connelly.

Connelly is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Connelly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Connelly decides to stand up, so the ref orders adams to his feet.

Connelly instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Connelly successfully pulls guard.
Connelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Connelly, not yet.
Connelly trying to keep a closed guard but adams is proving a slippery customer.

Connelly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! adams escapes and throws Connelly's legs to the side, diving into side control!
adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Connelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Connelly is trying to work for a sweep but adams has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connelly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Connelly tries to escape but adams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Connelly is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Connelly manages to reverse the position and now he's in adams's guard. Nice work there by Connelly.
adams keeping moving, preventing Connelly from controlling successfully.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connelly can pounce on him.

Connelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Connelly seems to be looking for submissions.
Connelly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Connelly moves nicely into side control.

Connelly has worked his way into a potential kimura here. adams is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Connelly yanks on the arm and adams is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Connelly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Connelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuukka Kuparivuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston's entrance music is Born of a Broken Man. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Houston
vs
Kuparivuori

190 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuukka Kuparivuori!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuparivuori takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Tuukka Kuparivuori has been cut.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Kuparivuori shows good takedown defense.

Kuparivuori gets the takedown into side control.
Houston is looking for a sweep.
Houston struggling a bit here.
Kuparivuori controlling the position.
Kuparivuori is looking to take a break and control but Houston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kuparivuori decides to stand up, so the ref orders Houston to his feet.
Houston throws a head kick but Kuparivuori moves out of range.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuparivuori gets a takedown into half guard.
Houston gets full guard.
Houston wants to stand and escape but Kuparivuori is having none of it.
Kuparivuori tries to free his leg and advance position but Houston is retaining full guard.
Kuparivuori slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Houston is pulling down on Kuparivuori's head to control his posture.
Houston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuparivuori looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kuparivuori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuparivuori looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Houston stands up from Kuparivuori's guard - Houston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuparivuori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Houston is fending him off so far but Kuparivuori persists. Nope, Houston circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Houston misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Houston checks a leg kick.
Houston tries for a takedown but Kuparivuori circles away easily

and Kuparivuori counters with a nice double leg into side control. Houston won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston is looking for a sweep.
Houston defending against the ground and pound.
Kuparivuori tries to advance to mount but Houston denies him.
Houston is not content to let Kuparivuori control the position.
Kuparivuori is staying tight to Houston's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston is looking for a sweep.
Houston is not content to let Kuparivuori control the position.
Kuparivuori is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuparivuori gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Houston counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuparivuori tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Houston easily slips into full mount!
Kuparivuori is working to get back to half guard.
Kuparivuori gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuparivuori controlling the position for now.
Kuparivuori trying to control but Houston postures up.

Kuparivuori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Houston controlling the action here.
Kuparivuori is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuparivuori is trying to control but can't.

Kuparivuori actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Austin Houston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuukka Kuparivuori's cut.
That's time! Houston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Houston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuparivuori doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Houston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuparivuori won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston is looking to take a break and control but Kuparivuori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuparivuori is trying to improve his position.
Kuparivuori struggling a bit here.
Houston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuparivuori keeps working.
Kuparivuori is being controlled here.
Houston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuparivuori for as long as he can get away with.
Kuparivuori prevents Houston from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuparivuori wants to control but Houston postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Kuparivuori with that takedown attempt.
Houston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuparivuori swats away the attempt to clinch by Houston.
Houston misses with a two punch combination.
Kuparivuori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houston counters with a three punch combo that has Kuparivuori backing up. Kuparivuori nods at Houston to acknowledge the strikes.
Austin Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuukka Kuparivuori.
Kuparivuori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houston swivels and escapes.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
Kuparivuori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuparivuori shoots in for a double leg but Houston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kuparivuori takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kuparivuori.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuparivuori tightens his grip and picks Houston up, before dumping him to the ground. Houston manages to land in guard.
Kuparivuori controlling from the top position.

Kuparivuori decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Houston, up you get!
Houston fails with the takedown

and Kuparivuori counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuparivuori is controlling the pace.
Houston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuparivuori is working away from the top position though.
Kuparivuori not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Houston is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Houston pushes Kuparivuori off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuparivuori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Houston has managed to clinch.

Houston jumps guard and drags Kuparivuori to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Houston wants to stand but Kuparivuori is controlling the position.
Houston has his hands on Kuparivuori's head, controlling the position.
Houston wants to stand up but Kuparivuori is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuparivuori preventing the sweep.
Houston wants to stand and escape but Kuparivuori is having none of it.

Houston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Houston wants to sweep but no luck.
Houston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuparivuori controls the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuparivuori wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston swings for the body but Kuparivuori moves out of range.
Kuparivuori dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Houston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Houston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tuukka Kuparivuori's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Houston scores with a head kick.
Houston looks to throw a body kick

and Kuparivuori decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Houston's guard.
Houston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuparivuori is one step ahead there.
Houston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuparivuori wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.

Kuparivuori gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuparivuori keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuparivuori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Houston.
Kuparivuori has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Houston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston wants to clinch but Kuparivuori slips to the side

and Kuparivuori counters with a shoot takedown. Houston fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Houston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuparivuori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Houston wants to sweep here but Kuparivuori controlling him for the moment.
Kuparivuori showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuparivuori trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Houston looking to control.
Kuparivuori stays in close to Houston's body and controls the position.
Houston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuparivuori is one step ahead there.

Houston is looking for a triangle but Kuparivuori pushes his legs off easily.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuparivuori tries for a takedown but Houston circles away easily

and Houston counters by clinching up.

Houston jumps guard and drags Kuparivuori to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Houston had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kuparivuori is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Houston Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kuparivuori's back instead.
Houston struggling to keep hold of the position.

Kuparivuori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Houston's arms.
Houston wants to control the position but Kuparivuori frees himself and scrambles - Houston manages to regain control in side control.
Kuparivuori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Houston is controlling him well.
Houston trying to control the position but Kuparivuori is working away.
Tuukka Kuparivuori has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuparivuori gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuparivuori looks like he's trying to stand up.
Houston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Houston moves into full mount! Kuparivuori won't be happy about that!
Houston landing strikes from the mount and Kuparivuori is in trouble!
Houston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuparivuori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuparivuori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuparivuori is looking to improve his position but Houston isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Kuparivuori wants to control but Houston is having none of it.
Houston trying to control but Kuparivuori is having none of it.
Kuparivuori sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuparivuori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuparivuori.
Kuparivuori doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Houston trying to control but Kuparivuori is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuparivuori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuukka Kuparivuori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kuparivuori has his foot on Houston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Houston works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tuukka Kuparivuori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Houston 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Houston!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Uliramokikiroee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Kopperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Uliramokikiroee
vs
Kopperman

220 cm
21
137 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Uliramokikiroee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Kopperman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uliramokikiroee Rushes Kopperman and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Kopperman is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Uliramokikiroee Piles on the pressure and Kopperman crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Uliramokikiroee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battery Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin comes to the cage accompanied by "Gimme Some Lovin" by the Spencer Davis Group. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McLovin
vs
Maximus

175 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battery Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus tries to clinch up but McLovin circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin misses with a double jab.
McLovin throws out a leg kick but Maximus moves out of range and McLovin only half commits.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maximus lands an elbow inside that McLovin shrugs off.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section. McLovin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McLovin.
Maximus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Maximus.
McLovin wants to break free but Maximus has control.
McLovin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximus just stands there and leans against the cage.
McLovin missing with knees to the body.
Maximus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maximus digs a right hand into McLovin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLovin's gas tank.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Chad McLovin has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maximus lands an elbow inside that McLovin shrugs off.
Maximus lands on the inside with an uppercut.

McLovin is rocked!
Maximus landing knees to the head.
Oh McLovin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus stalling.
McLovin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McLovin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximus just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad McLovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLovin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maximus lands an elbow just above McLovin 's eye.
McLovin is breathing heavily.
Maximus scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximus lands a big knee! That's hurt McLovin! Oh, he's all over the place! Maximus lands another knee that sends McLovin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battery Maximus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble's entrance music is Remember the Name - Fort Minor. A fine choice. Chase Gamble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quinton King's chin.

Gamble
vs
King

169 cm
18
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton King!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King connects with a jab.
Gamble throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gamble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and King counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gamble's guard now.
Gamble has a closed guard, preventing King from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gamble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gamble is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! nice BJJ there by Gamble!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chase Gamble!