KONFLIKT FC I PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Asian Chinaman (ranked 6584 p4p, 428 weight class) and Shawn Rios (ranked 25828 p4p, 504 weight class). Chinaman comes to the cage accompanied by Orient Express Theme. Shawn Rios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chinaman
vs
Rios

170 cm
19
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

KAGED

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asian Chinaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Rios!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios misses with a looping right.
Chinaman shoots in but Rios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rios blocks a jab.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chinaman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chinaman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chinaman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Chinaman drives through with a takedown into Rios's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chinaman stays in close to Rios's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaman postures up in Rios's guard and throws a big left but Rios blocks it.
Chinaman stands up over Rios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chinaman is pushing down on Rios's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rios is fighting to maintain full guard but Chinaman has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chinaman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rios for as long as he can get away with.

Chinaman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Chinaman is working for a kimura but Rios is defending it quite comfortably.
Chinaman controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chinaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chinaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chinaman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chinaman tries to pass to full mount but Rios defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to kick Chinaman off but Chinaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chinaman working over Rios with some ground and pound. Rios looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chinaman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rios tries to kick Chinaman off but Chinaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chinaman slows the pace down in half guard.
Chinaman lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Chinaman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rios tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chinaman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asian Chinaman!
A victorious Asian Chinaman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Alvarez (ranked 8667 p4p, 321 weight class) and Billy Marven (ranked 7556 p4p, 296 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pun: Glamour Life. Damien Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alvarez
vs
Marven

173 cm
18
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

KAGED

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Marven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvarez working the strikes but Marven uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marven sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Marven is defending well.
Alvarez misses with a head shot. Marven uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marven wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez won't allow Marven to get back to his feet.
Marven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marven being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Marven in his guard.

Alvarez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marven should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alvarez has tightened it up now! Marven should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damien Alvarez!
A victorious Damien Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Drew (ranked 6680 p4p, 696 weight class) and Xavier Frost (ranked 6280 p4p, 660 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Drew
vs
Frost

200 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

KAGED

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Drew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Frost!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drew circles away quickly and effectively.

Frost cracks Drew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Drew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Frost finish him?

It looks like Bubba Drew has been cut.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drew.
Xavier Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Drew is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frost's half guard.
Drew takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drew working over Frost with some ground and pound. Frost looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drew moves into full mount! Frost won't be happy about that!

Drew gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Drew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Drew 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.
Drew looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drew passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drew controls the position.

Drew stands up and beckons Frost to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Drew.
Drew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drew throws a series of strikes that have Frost backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Drew's shoulder, as Drew tries to avoid the shot.
Drew swinging wildly here.
Drew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Drew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Drew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost cracks Drew with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drew.

Drew shoots in and gets a takedown into Frost's guard.

Frost has his foot on Drew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drew works his way back into a safe position though.
Drew stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drew passes Frost's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drew is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.

Drew is working for a submission of some sort.

Drew escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Drew moves away and avoids it.

Drew closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frost quickly recovers to half guard.
Drew winds up and cracks Frost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.

Drew decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drew connects with a jab.
Frost might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Drew moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Frost throws a hook but Drew blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Drew moved out of range.
Frost throws a series of punches but Drew avoids them all with ease.
Drew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Drew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

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

Frost is rocked!

It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
It looked like Drew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost drops his hands momentarily and Drew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Drew finish him?
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Drew works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Drew moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frost.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Drew's shoulder, as Drew tries to avoid the shot.

Drew drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage.

Drew is trying to trip Frost. He has hold of a leg but Frost is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drew persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Drew is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Drew dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Drew throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Drew is out of range.
Frost with a hook.
Frost throws a hook but Drew blocks it.
Frost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Drew throws a good cross that connects.
Frost throws the left hand but Drew avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Drew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Drew slips under a jab from Frost.
Drew throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost throws the left hand but Drew avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Frost misses.
Bubba Drew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xavier Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
A combination from Drew does no damage.
Drew takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Drew lands.
Drew throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Drew walks into a jab.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
Drew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Drew digs a good hook to Frost's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Drew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drew throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew slips a jab from Frost.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drew blocks a jab.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Drew is out of range.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Drew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Drew moved out of range nicely.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Drew is out of range.
Drew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
Frost throws a hook but Drew avoids it easily.
It looked like Drew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Drew decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to improve his position but Drew is controlling well.
Drew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Drew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Drew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frost trying to control but Drew postures up.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Frost looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Drew pushes past his half guard into mount!
Drew sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drew scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frost?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Drew dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Drew tries a head kick but it misses.

Drew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drew showed some decent athleticism there.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost moves into full guard.
Drew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drew distracts Frost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Frost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drew passes into half guard.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drew is taking a breather. Frost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Xavier Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drew not doing much here.

Frost actively working from the bottom here.
Drew with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drew controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Drew there.
Frost trying to hold on to Drew's head to control him but Drew postures up.
Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drew haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drew performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Drew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drew feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Drew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drew tries a head kick but it misses.
Drew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drew.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Drew misses the target.
Drew lands a nice looking body shot.
Drew lands a slapping body shot.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drew - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost misses with a hook. Drew ducked under it nicely.

Drew moves into the clinch.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Drew's head.
Bubba Drew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Drew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drew, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Drew!
Bubba Drew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Zoro (ranked 6197 p4p, 543 weight class) and Ethan Glover (ranked 6649 p4p, 557 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zoro
vs
Glover

177 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

KAGED

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Zoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Glover!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro wants to clinch but Glover slips to the side

and Glover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zoro's guard.
Glover controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Glover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Glover postures up.
Glover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover stays in close to Zoro's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Glover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard.

Zoro pushes down on Glover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Glover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glover controlling the position for now.
Glover is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Glover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glover is in trouble now - Zoro has advanced to mount!
Glover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glover is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zoro avoids the attempt from Glover to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro looking to control but Glover is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glover working to try and regain half guard.
Zoro trying to control but Glover is having none of it.

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.
Zoro is really struggling to control Glover but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Glover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zoro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Glover has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Glover!
Glover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zoro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zoro wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
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 Pierre Zoro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zoro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
Zoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glover tries to clinch up but Zoro circles away and keeps his distance.
Zoro throws a big shot that misses.
Zoro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zoro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Glover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Glover trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Glover lands a nice short elbow.
Zoro tries to get to full guard but Glover has control of the leg.
Zoro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Glover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Glover is proving a slippery customer.
Zoro wants to improve his position but instead Glover has moved into half guard.
Glover stalling.
Glover is nestled in close to Zoro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to control. Zoro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zoro is staying active underneath Glover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zoro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zoro tries to clinch up.
Zoro throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Ethan Glover has been cut.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
And Glover tries to counter it with a takedown but Zoro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zoro throws a big shot that misses.
Glover with the counter takedown but Zoro avoids it easily.
Zoro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Zoro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro connects with a crisp jab.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoro.

Glover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zoro!
Ethan Glover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zoro regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover is pressing down on Zoro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zoro is holding on for now.
Glover is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoro is trying to maintain the position but Glover is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pierre Zoro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ethan Glover'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!

Glover circles away from the clinch attempt

and Glover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glover.
Glover wants to pass the guard but Zoro is keeping the position.
Glover controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zoro looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Zoro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Glover stacks Zoro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Glover!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zoro some visible discomfort.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Glover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glover has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zoro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Glover lands a heavy elbow.
Glover looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zoro tries to reverse the position but Glover maintains control.
Glover tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glover is landing with some decent strikes but Zoro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Glover breaks from Zoro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Glover lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Glover postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zoro looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Glover landing shots from mount.
Zoro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Zoro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pierre Zoro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Glover controlling from the full mount.
Zoro regains half guard.
Glover controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover looks to land a strike but Zoro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glover controlling from the top position.
Ethan Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zoro 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pierre Zoro!
Our winner, Pierre Zoro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melko Murkula (ranked 6545 p4p, 684 weight class) and Kan Harvey (ranked 6641 p4p, 691 weight class). Melko Murkula has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Murkula
vs
Harvey

200 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Dauntless
KAGED

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Melko Murkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murkula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Harvey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harvey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harvey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murkula avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Harvey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harvey holds on and takes a little breather.
Harvey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Murkula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey pulls Murkula in close to prevent any damage.
Murkula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murkula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murkula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Murkula tries to pass.

Harvey pushes Murkula off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murkula keeps Harvey at a distance using the push kick.
Harvey shoots in but no luck this time.
Murkula fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Murkula as Harvey shoots in.
Melko Murkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.
Murkula displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Kan Harvey has been cut.
Murkula feints a jab promting Harvey to slip. Murkula then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harvey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harvey moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to score a body lock takedown but Murkula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murkula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Harvey successfully pulls guard.

Harvey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murkula has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Murkula can't break the clinch.
Harvey has Murkula pressed against the cage.
Murkula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murkula tries to circle away but Harvey has him pinned against the cage.
Harvey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murkula avoids it.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Murkula forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harvey successfully pulls guard.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murkula throws a big elbow that misses.
Murkula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkula postures up and lands a big shot to Harvey's brow.

Harvey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murkula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harvey looks winded!

Harvey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murkula is aware though and is defending well.
Murkula throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
Murkula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murkula pushes down on Harvey's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murkula throws a strike but Harvey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murkula is one step ahead there.
Murkula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Harvey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Murkula.
Murkula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melko Murkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Murkula moves out of range as Harvey throws a body kick.
Murkula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kan Harvey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kan Harvey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harvey shoots in for a takedown but Murkula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murkula misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Murkula.
Harvey with a poor takedown
and Murkula counters with a one-two to the body.

Harvey closes the distance and pushes Murkula back into the cage.
Harvey looking for a takedown.
Melko Murkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.

Harvey gets control of Murkula's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harvey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murkula.
Murkula stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.
Murkula throws an elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murkula's guard. Nice move by Harvey!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula being controlled here, momentarily.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
Murkula wants to hit a switch here but Harvey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murkula there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey prevents Murkula from getting the reversal.
Murkula bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Murkula throwing strikes but missing.

Harvey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murkula stacks Harvey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murkula!
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.
Murkula tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Murkula throws an elbow but Harvey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murkula definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harvey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murkula's best efforts.
Harvey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harvey.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murkula's guard.

Harvey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harvey passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harvey 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.
Harvey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harvey works his way into full mount!
Murkula is working to get back to half guard.
Murkula tries to improve his position but instead Harvey has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Murkula is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Murkula is covering up but some of the strikes from Harvey are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kan Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kan Harvey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Murkula pushes Harvey away with a front kick.
Melko Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murkula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murkula lands with a kick to the ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murkula but Murkula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melko Murkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.
Murkula slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murkula digs a good hook to Harvey's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murkula. That one must have hurt.
Murkula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
Harvey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Harvey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harvey showed some decent athleticism there.
Murkula punching from the bottom.
Murkula is looking for a sweep. Harvey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harvey slows the pace down in half guard.
Murkula throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkula is looking to improve his position.
Murkula wants to get back to full guard but Harvey has mounted him!
Murkula keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Harvey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the head.
Harvey controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey dominating with strikes here.
Murkula is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harvey controlling from mount.

Harvey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murkula to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murkula shrugs it off.
Melko Murkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kan Harvey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melko Murkula.
I think Harvey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melko Murkula!
The defeated Kan Harvey had this to say: 'That was tough but I will return strong.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Scott (ranked 5583 p4p, 549 weight class) and Leo Cooper (ranked 5415 p4p, 543 weight class). Cooper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scott
vs
Cooper

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Annihilation Apparel

Annihilation Apparel
KAGED

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cooper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.

Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Scott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooper has picked Scott up and slammed him! Scott can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooper manages to pass to side control!
Cooper lands a nice forearm strike.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Scott actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott trying to control but Cooper postures up.
Cooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cooper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cooper is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Scott manages to get to full guard.
Cooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Cooper with a nice head shot there.

Scott is rocked!

Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooper defends well.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a couple of digs.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Scott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooper has picked Scott up and slammed him! Scott can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooper manages to pass to side control!
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooper wants to stand but Scott is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper cracks Scott with a big elbow.
Cooper lands a strong strike to the head of Scott. That's dazed him! Cooper looking to finish here. Scott is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cooper lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Cooper!
Leo Cooper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Annihilation Apparel, into his post fight interview.

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 Aaron Aalto (ranked 4827 p4p, 463 weight class) and Joel Nielson (ranked 4318 p4p, 421 weight class). Nielson has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Aalto
vs
Nielson

196 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Annihilation Apparel
KAGED

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Nielson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aalto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aaron Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nielson slips a jab and a cross from Aalto.
Aalto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nielson's head backwards.
Nielson darts in looking for a takedown but Aalto gets double underhooks and turns Nielson into the cage.

Nielson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nielson is pressing down on Aalto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aalto is holding on for now.
Nielson drops an elbow to the side of Aalto's head.
Nielson content to control rather than advance.
Nielson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nielson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto pushes Nielson off looking to stand but Nielson dives back in and keeps control.

Nielson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aalto to get to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nielson.
We've been told by Aalto's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Nielson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aalto to the mat! Aalto manages to get full guard.
Aalto is looking to stand up but Nielson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nielson trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom.

Nielson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aalto swings for the body but Nielson moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Aalto scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nielson on the side of the head.
Aalto throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nielson closes the distance and clinches.
Nielson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aalto to keep the fight standing.
Aaron Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Nielson.
Aalto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nielson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aalto smiles and moves away.
Nielson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aalto swivels and escapes.
Aalto stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielson. Nielson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aalto, as that shot connected.
Nielson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Aalto as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Aalto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielson under the eye.
Nielson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aalto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielson somewhat.
Nielson looks winded!
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Nielson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aalto tests Nielson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nielson tries to clinch up.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nielson on the side of the head.
Nielson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto lands the left hand.

Nielson dives in and scores a takedown into Aalto's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.
Nielson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson throwing strikes from guard but Aalto blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nielson gets to his feet - Aalto follows without any prompting.
Nielson walks into a jab.
Aalto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Aalto. Beautiful body shot.
Nielson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nielson shoots for a takedown but Aalto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nielson shoots for a takedown but Aalto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aalto lands with an uppercut that bounces Nielson off the cage and back into range.
Nielson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aalto connects with a jab.
Aalto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nielson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Aalto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aalto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aalto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aalto.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Nielson drives through with a takedown into Aalto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nielson throws a big elbow that misses.
Aalto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nielson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aalto is keeping the position for now.

Nielson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aaron Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nielson gets the takedown into side control.

Nielson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aalto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielson's guard! Nice work there by Aalto!
Aalto wants to stand and escape but instead Nielson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Aalto is looking to stand up but Nielson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nielson is looking to pass into half guard but Aalto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aalto is in guard.

Aalto tries to stand but Nielson is controlling from the bottom.
Aalto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?

Nielson pushes Aalto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Aalto misses with a lunging right hand
and Nielson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aalto cracks Nielson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aalto clobbers Nielson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aalto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aaron Aalto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nielson looks for a takedown but Aalto sprawls well.
Nielson is breathing heavily.
Aalto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielson under the eye.
Nielson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aalto connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Aalto.
Jab by Aalto.
Nielson shoots for a double leg takedown but Aalto sprawls well. He's pushed Nielson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Aalto.
Aalto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aalto cracks Nielson with a good jab.
Aalto punishes Nielson's body with a nice straight punch.
Aalto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nielson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Aalto lands.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto lands with a hook. Nielson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aalto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nielson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aalto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aalto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nielson backs up against the cage.
Aalto works the jab nicely.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aalto as he jumps to the side.
Aalto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aaron Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
Sloppy strikes from Aalto. Those never looked like landing.
Nielson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Nielson with the counter takedown but Aalto avoids it easily.
Aalto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Aalto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Nielson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aalto was covering up waiting for the punch and Nielson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joel Nielson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is looking to work some ground and pound but Aalto has wrist control.
Nielson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nielson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nielson works over Aalto with some ground and pound from guard.

Nielson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Nielson misses.
Aalto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Aalto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Aalto tries to bum rush Nielson with a series of wild strikes but Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nielson! But no joy.
Aalto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aalto wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nielson or perhaps it was just good defense by Aalto, which made it look bad.

Nielson clinches with his opponent.
Nielson fails to pull guard.
Aaron Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
Aalto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nielson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aalto just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto wants to get back to striking at distance but Nielson won't allow it.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Nielson is controlling him.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Nielson has him pressed against the cage.
Nielson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nielson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nielson looking for a takedown.

Nielson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aalto uses from the top position.
Aalto is looking to stand up but Nielson won't let him.
Aalto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Aalto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nielson, up you get!
Aalto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nielson eats them both and turns towards Aalto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Aalto misses.
Nice uppercut there from Aalto.
Aaron Aalto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto connects with a body shot that sends Nielson's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a body punch
and Nielson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aalto swings widly with a right hand
and Nielson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Aalto enables Nielson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aalto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nielson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Nielson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aalto, up you get!
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aalto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nielson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aalto thuds a left hand into Nielson's body.
Aalto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aalto.
A cross from Aalto lands.

Nielson shoots in and bounces Aalto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nielson lands a couple of elbows.
Nielson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Nielson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nielson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aalto defends well and Nielson ends up having to push Aalto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nielson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aalto is fending him off so far but Nielson persists. Nope, Aalto circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aalto.
Aalto lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Aalto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nielson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aalto lands with a right hand.
Nielson tries to move into range but Aalto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nielson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto connects with the punch.
Nielson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aalto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nielson scrambles back to his feet.
Aalto punishes Nielson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nielson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aalto to score with a decent uppercut.
Aalto cracks Nielson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nielson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aalto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joel Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto throws a combination that misses

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Aalto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aalto, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Aalto!
After the fight, Aaron Aalto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.