HFA AGP 2011 opening round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bunoyan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gazzi
vs
Bunoyan

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
250 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Gazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gazzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunoyan's waist but Bunoyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gazzi off to one side.
Gazzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunoyan sprawls well. Bunoyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gazzi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Gazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bunoyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bunoyan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bunoyan stands and throws Gazzi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bunoyan staying calm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like Bunoyan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunoyan stands up and beckons Gazzi to his feet.
Gazzi slips a jab and a cross from Bunoyan.
Gazzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunoyan avoids it really well and circles away.

Bunoyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gazzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gazzi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Bunoyan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunoyan throws a sloppy head kick and Gazzi moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunoyan. That did some damage!
Gazzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bunoyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gazzi is breathing heavily.

Bunoyan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunoyan working some strikes from top position.
Bunoyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gazzi's head.
Bunoyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gazzi is retaining full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunoyan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gazzi!
Bunoyan avoids the attempt from Gazzi to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunoyan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bunoyan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gazzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bunoyan stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bunoyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bunoyan closes the distance and clinches.
Gazzi is pressed up against the cage. Bunoyan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gazzi down to the mat. Gazzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gazzi tries to clinch but Bunoyan moves away

and Bunoyan counters with a single leg into guard. Gazzi didn't expect that.
Gazzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bunoyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gazzi is looking to sweep but instead, Bunoyan has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gazzi has hold of Bunoyan's hands but Bunoyan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunoyan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bunoyan uses his free foot to push down on Gazzi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gazzi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunoyan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bunoyan landing punches.
Bunoyan raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Bunoyan controlling his opponent.
Bunoyan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunoyan landing shots from mount.
Bunoyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gazzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Bunoyan has taken his back - oops!
Bunoyan keeps control of the position easily here as Gazzi tries to buck him off.
Bunoyan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bunoyan looking for the choke from the back.
Gazzi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzi trying to get back to his feet but Bunoyan is in full control for now.
Bunoyan has good solid back control here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bunoyan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gazzi rolls, trying to escape but Bunoyan keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Gazzi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Gazzi won't enjoy being in this position. Bunoyan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gazzi is tapping - it's over boys! Bunoyan picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Bunoyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvalde Ovale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osvalde Ovale is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Larsson
vs
Ovale

200 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvalde Ovale!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovale lands a leg kick that knocks Larsson off balance momentarily.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ovale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ovale is struggling to control the position.

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

Ovale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larsson is trying to defend but Ovale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsson trying to control from the bottom.
Larsson is trying is best to control the position here.
Larsson is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovale tries to pass to full mount but Larsson defends it.
Larsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Ovale from advancing position.
Larsson is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henrik Larsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ovale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.

Ovale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ovale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larsson is not content to let Ovale control the position.
Larsson is trying to maintain the position but Ovale is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovale wants to take a breather but Larsson is having none of it.
Ovale tries to pass to full mount but Larsson defends it.
Ovale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larsson is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ovale moves into the clinch.
Ovale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larsson avoids it.
Ovale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ovale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Larsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ovale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larsson pinned against the cage. Larsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvalde Ovale.

Larsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Ovale is keeping the position.
Ovale looking for a sweep. Not yet Ovale, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is stalling in the full guard.
Larsson advances to half guard.
Ovale has a hand on Larsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Larsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Ovale is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Larsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ovale is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henrik Larsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Kern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Kern
vs
Rojas

200 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Kern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rojas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kern tries to bench press Rojas off him but Rojas keeps the position.

Rojas swings around for an armbar but Kern sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rojas's guard.
Kern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kern wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kern is sitting in close to Rojas's body. Rojas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kern is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kern is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rojas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Rojas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jardel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Orlov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jardel
vs
Orlov

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
245 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Jardel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardel misses with the combination.
Jardel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Orlov throws a front kick aimed at Jardel's knee but Jardel avoids it well.

Orlov darts in and clinches Jardel up against the cage.

Orlov manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orlov seems keen to control Jardel's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orlov is on top in guard.
Orlov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Orlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov working the head and body with strikes.
Orlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ilya Orlov was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Orlov moves into the clinch.

Orlov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orlov decides to stand and escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jardel.

Orlov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orlov showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Orlov connects with a nice short shot to Jardel's temple.

Orlov is working for a kimura but Jardel is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Orlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Orlov looking to secure an arm triangle but Jardel defends it well.

Orlov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jardel is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya Orlov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franz Greger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Guivarra
vs
Greger

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Greger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guivarra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greger pinned against the cage. Greger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guivarra's waist but Guivarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greger off to one side.
Guivarra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Greger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guivarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greger misses with a takedown attempt - Guivarra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guivarra misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guivarra as he jumps to the side.
Diego Guivarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Greger.
Greger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guivarra.

Guivarra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greger is looking for a sweep. Guivarra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guivarra is trying to control. Greger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greger trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Guivarra content just to control the position here.
Greger is desperately trying to improve his position but Guivarra has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guivarra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guivarra lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greger really wants to buck Guivarra off and get back to his feet.
Guivarra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guivarra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guivarra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Greger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greger is trying to reverse the position but instead Guivarra has taken his back - oops!
Greger wants to control his opponent's hands but Guivarra gets his hands free.
Greger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Guivarra biding his time, looking for the opening.
Guivarra lands shots from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra keeps control of the position as Greger tries to break free.
Greger is keeping busy.
Guivarra is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Greger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guivarra has the hooks in. Greger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is not going to allow Greger to sit and survive in this position.
Guivarra keeps control of the position as Greger tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Guivarra is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greger controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Greger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guivarra as he jumps to the side.
Greger shoots in for a takedown but Guivarra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guivarra keeps the fight on the outside.
Greger misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Greger as Guivarra shoots in.
Guivarra shoots in for a takedown but Greger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greger shoots in for a double leg but Guivarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diego Guivarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Greger.

Greger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greger is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Guivarra manages to get to full guard.
Greger wants to stand and escape but instead Guivarra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guivarra lands a couple of elbows.
Greger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Guivarra dives into side control.
Greger is looking for a sweep.
Guivarra is working Greger over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guivarra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guivarra slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Greger.
Greger really wants to buck Guivarra off and get back to his feet.
Greger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greger is trying to reverse the position but instead Guivarra has taken his back - oops!
Guivarra tries to get the hooks in deep but Greger pushed the leg off.
Greger wants to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guivarra tries to get the hooks in deep but Greger pushed the leg off.
Guivarra controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greger breaks Guivarra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Guivarra has a closed guard, preventing Greger from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guivarra keeping moving, preventing Greger from controlling successfully.
Guivarra striking off his back but it's not causing Greger any problems.
Guivarra managing to control the position.

Diego Guivarra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guivarra lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra throws a sloppy head kick and Greger moves out of range easily.
Guivarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guivarra thuds a left hand into Greger's body.
Greger looks to land a combination but Guivarra avoids it well.
Greger misses with a head kick.
Greger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guivarra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greger somewhat.
Greger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guivarra but Guivarra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greger is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guivarra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Franz Greger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Guivarra doesn't manage to clinch there - Greger circles away.
Greger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guivarra's waist but Guivarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greger off to one side.
Greger moves in looking to clinch but Guivarra pushes him off.
Guivarra shoots in but Greger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guivarra counters with a straight right hand.
Diego Guivarra is winning the standup battle so far.
Greger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guivarra's waist but Guivarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greger off to one side.
Guivarra tries to clinch up but Greger circles away and keeps his distance.

Greger instigates a clinch.
Greger tries to pull guard but Guivarra holds him up against the cage and eventually Greger drops back down to his feet.
Diego Guivarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Greger.

Greger jumps guard.
Guivarra lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Greger has his foot on Guivarra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guivarra works his way back into a safe position though.
Greger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guivarra has picked Greger up and slammed him! Greger can't keep hold of the triangle and Guivarra manages to pass to side control!
Guivarra wants to control but Greger is keeping him busy.
Greger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Guivarra presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Guivarra controlling from mount.
Greger tries to control the position but Guivarra now has his back.
Diego Guivarra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra trying to control momentarily.
Guivarra not allowing Greger to control his hands.

Guivarra looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guivarra scores with punches to the body.
Greger prevents Guivarra from getting a body triangle.
Guivarra lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Guivarra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra has one arm under Greger 's neck. Greger is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Guivarra manages to get his arm free though and Greger is in a world of trouble! Guivarra sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Greger turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Guivarra!