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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barnabas Chipman (ranked 6010 p4p, 24787 weight class) and Jimmy Gavin (ranked 553 p4p, 591 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barnabas Chipman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin shoots in but Chipman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chipman throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chipman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gavin.
Barnabas Chipman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Gavin.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Chipman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chipman misses with a body shot.
Chipman with a nice calf kick.
Chipman shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chipman throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chipman thinking.
Chipman throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipman misses the shot to the body.
Chipman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chipman's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chipman trying to hold on to Gavin's head to control him but Gavin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin stalling.
Chipman gets full guard.
Gavin throwing strikes but missing.
Gavin throwing strikes from guard but Chipman blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chipman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chipman, not yet.
Gavin is sitting in close to Chipman's body. Chipman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gavin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gavin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chipman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barnabas Chipman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yovko Yovkov (ranked 24779 p4p, 5315 weight class) and Oysten Arseth (ranked 651 p4p, 558 weight class). Yovko Yovkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yovko Yovkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oysten Arseth!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arseth leaves Yovkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yovkov tries to bum rush Arseth with a series of wild strikes but Arseth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yovkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arseth digs a good body shot into Yovkov's ribs.
Arseth feints a jab promting Yovkov to slip. Arseth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yovkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Yovko Yovkov has been cut.
Arseth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yovkov eats them both and turns towards Arseth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arseth fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Yovkov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Yovkov looks to clinch but Arseth throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Yovkov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oysten Arseth!
Post fight, an emotional Oysten Arseth said 'And the winner by KO in First Round is? ME!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 5497 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 552 p4p, 423 weight class). Tommy Gavin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gavin swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacckson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacckson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Gavin scores with a jab. Jacckson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacckson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gavin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gavin wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacckson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin checks a low kick from Jacckson.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Jacckson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacckson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacckson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Gavin misses with a series of wild punches.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Jacckson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Jacckson misses.
Gavin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacckson with a body shot.
Jacckson closes the distance and clinches up with Gavin, looking for a takedown. Jacckson pushes Gavin against the cage but Gavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Jacckson goes for a double leg but Gavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gavin continues to drive forward.
Gavin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Jacckson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacckson lands with a right to the head.
Gavin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Jacckson is controlling him.
Jacckson lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gavin.
Gavin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacckson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gavin's waist but Gavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacckson off to one side.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacckson sprawls well. Jacckson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Jacckson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson pushes Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Gavin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jacckson keeps control of Gavin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacckson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacckson trying to control the position.
Gavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacckson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gavin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacckson cracks Gavin with a solid left hand.
Jacckson works over Gavin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacckson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Jacckson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacckson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacckson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacckson postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Jacckson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacckson stands up over Gavin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavin keeping full guard, as Jacckson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is trying to keep Jacckson in close.
Jacckson distracts Gavin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacckson stops Gavin from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacckson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacckson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacckson is in close to Gavin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacckson postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Jacckson lands a couple of digs.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacckson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacckson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacckson postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that KO Jacckson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacckson closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
Jacckson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacckson checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacckson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacckson clinches.
Jacckson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gavin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Jacckson.
Jacckson has hold of one of Gavin's legs. Gavin is fighting the takedown attempt but Jacckson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gavin pushes Jacckson off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Jacckson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gavin swinging wildly here.
Jacckson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Jacckson moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacckson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jacckson moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Jacckson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gavin finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacckson's head.
Gavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacckson circles away.
Jacckson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacckson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacckson has hold of one of Gavin's legs. Gavin is fighting the takedown attempt but Jacckson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jacckson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacckson throwing strikes from guard but Gavin blocks nicely.
Jacckson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacckson slips nicely into half guard.
Jacckson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacckson working the head and body with strikes.
Jacckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Jacckson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacckson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacckson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacckson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jacckson is looking to advance position but Gavin won't allow it.
Jacckson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacckson thows a huge punch but Gavin dodges it nicely.
Gavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacckson.
Gavin taking some punishment here, with Jacckson in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson not doing much here.
Jacckson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gavin is trying to stand up here but Jacckson is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
Gavin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacckson scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Jacckson connects with a nice short shot to Gavin's temple.
Jacckson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacckson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacckson working Gavin over with strikes.
 Gavin is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacckson lands a nice short elbow.
Gavin is still in real trouble! Can Jacckson finish him?
Jacckson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gavin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jacckson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
A very excited looking KO Jacckson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Tapsanen (ranked 3604 p4p, 3649 weight class) and Jack Ettridge (ranked 438 p4p, 441 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Tapsanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Ettridge!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettridge cracks Tapsanen with a good jab.
Ettridge ducks right into an uppercut from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ettridge closes the distance but Tapsanen moves to the side
and Tapsanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ettridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tapsanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapsanen tries to escape but Ettridge is in control.
Tapsanen 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.
Ettridge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ettridge swings for the body but Tapsanen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapsanen misses the target.
Jack Ettridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettridge throws a series of punches but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen throwing a counter right hand but Ettridge manages to avoid it.
Tapsanen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Ettridge is predictable there
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Ettridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ettridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ettridge fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a left to the body.
Ettridge tries to clinch but Tapsanen is having none of it.
Tapsanen throwing a counter right hand but Ettridge manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ettridge does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses its target.
Ettridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettridge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen taking a breather.
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettridge's elbow.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapsanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Tapsanen stalling in the clinch.
Tapsanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Tapsanen.
Ettridge looks winded!
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapsanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettridge controls his hands.
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen prevents Ettridge from breaking the clinch.
Tapsanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tapsanen tries a body shot but Ettridge blocks it.
Tapsanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tapsanen lands with a right to the head.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tapsanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tapsanen works on Ettridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tapsanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen is leaning against Ettridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tapsanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ettridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Tapsanen digs a right hand into Ettridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ettridge's gas tank.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen lands a right hand.
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!
Tapsanen avoiding damage.
Tapsanen stalling.
Tapsanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettridges head.
Ettridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Tapsanen has double underhooks.
Tapsanen lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Tapsanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tapsanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ettridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ettridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ettridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapsanen's waist but Tapsanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ettridge off to one side.
Ettridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tapio Tapsanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but Tapsanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tapio Tapsanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapsanen scores with a jab to the body.
Ettridge moves to clinch but Tapsanen breaks away
and Tapsanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ettridge thinking.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapsanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ettridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapsanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ettridge tries to keep at a distance but Tapsanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tapio Tapsanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tapsanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen stalling in the clinch.
Ettridge missing with knees to the body.
Tapsanen misses with a punch to the body.
Ettridge successfully pulls guard.
Tapsanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ettridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapsanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tapsanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen lands a jab.
Tapsanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettridge is just out of range.
Tapsanen throws a right and a left that Ettridge avoids nicely.
Ettridge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tapsanen's guard.
Tapsanen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ettridge wants to stand and escape but instead Tapsanen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tapsanen stands and steps away. Ettridge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tapsanen counter with a right hand.
Jack Ettridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapsanen catches Ettridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Tapsanen cracks Ettridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ettridge has his takedown stuffed
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tapsanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ettridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Tapsanen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tapsanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tapsanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a nice body shot.
Tapsanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ettridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ettridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tapsanen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot.
Ettridge pushes Tapsanen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapsanen avoiding damage.
Tapsanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Tapsanen.
A left hand lands to the body for Tapsanen.
Ettridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tapsanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tapsanen stalls.
Ettridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ettridge jumps guard but Tapsanen stands there with Ettridge around his waist. Ettridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapsanen to keep the fight standing.
Tapio Tapsanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapsanen.
Tapsanen has Ettridge pushed against the cage.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tapsanen can't find room to land a body shot as Ettridge controls the action.
Tapsanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tapsanen leaning against his opponent.
Tapsanen slowing the pace effectively.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen is leaning against Ettridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tapsanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tapsanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tapio Tapsanen.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tapsanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tapio Tapsanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapsanen digs a good hook to Ettridge's body.
Ettridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapsanen.
Ettridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Tapsanen.
Tapio Tapsanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ettridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a three punch combo that has Ettridge backing up. Ettridge nods at Tapsanen to acknowledge the strikes.
Ettridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapsanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ettridge's head.
Ettridge fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapsanen scores with a jab to the head.
Tapsanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ettridge.
Tapsanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jack Ettridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapsanen keeps Ettridge at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Tapsanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tapsanen, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Tapsanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Centoro (ranked 6465 p4p, 3802 weight class) and Maximiliano Khan (ranked 598 p4p, 460 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henrik Centoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maximiliano Khan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centoro looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan lands with an overhand left.
Centoro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Khan throws a hook but Centoro blocks it.
Centoro is looking to counter punch.
Centoro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Centoro's shoulder, as Centoro tries to avoid the shot.
Khan lands with a right hand.
A jab from Centoro finds it's way through Khan's defenses.
Centoro misses with an uppercut.
Khan swings for the body but Centoro moves out of range.
Centoro misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Khan misses.
Centoro lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Centoro. Those never looked like landing.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Centoro does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Centoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan lands with a hook. Centoro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Centoro drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Centoro misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Maximiliano Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan stalks Centoro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Centoro's face. Centoro staggers backwards, shaken.
Khan jabs at Centoro's body.
Centoro throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Centoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Centoro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a series of punches but Centoro moves out of range.
It looked like Centoro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khan.
Khan moves out of range as Centoro strikes.
Centoro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Centoro duly obliges.
 It looks like Maximiliano Khan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Centoro counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Centoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Centoro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Centoro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Centoro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Centoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Centoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a left to the body.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Centoro misses with a wild body shot.
Khan avoids the body shot from Centoro.
Centoro misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Centoro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Centoro looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Centoro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Centoro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khan cracks Centoro with a good jab.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Centoro moved out of range.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Centoro misses with a looping right.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centoro misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Centoro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Centoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centoro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Centoro works over Khan's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Centoro's head.
Centoro scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centoro misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Centoro thinking.
Centoro is breathing heavily.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Centoro's belly button to the back.
We've been informed that Khan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Khan scores with a three punch combo!
Centoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximiliano Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximiliano Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Centoro blocks a jab.
Khan misses with a left hand
enabling Centoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan moves away from the strike by Centoro.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Centoro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Centoro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Centoro takes one to the side of the head.
Khan throws a series of strikes that have Centoro backpedaling.
 Centoro is rocked!
Khan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Centoro to the canvas! Centoro doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Khan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximiliano Khan!
A victorious Maximiliano Khan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hendrix (ranked 3218 p4p, 3288 weight class) and Ylli Kovaci (ranked 358 p4p, 367 weight class). Kovaci has chosen Angra - Morning Star as his entrance music. Ylli Kovaci is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ylli Kovaci!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovaci shoots in but Hendrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendrix connects with a right hand. Kovaci shakes it off.
Hendrix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovaci.
Hendrix lands with a cross.
It looks like Ylli Kovaci has been cut.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the head.
Kovaci throws a solid leg kick but Hendrix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovaci.
A jab from Hendrix misses.
A head kick misses from Kovaci.
Kovaci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovaci lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovaci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hendrix on the side of the head.
Hendrix throws a jab when Kovaci was well out of range.
Brandon Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovaci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut. Kovaci saw that one coming.
Kovaci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovaci clinches up with Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the head.
Hendrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovaci scores with a head kick. Hendrix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hendrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendrix cracks Kovaci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hendrix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandon Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovaci moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovaci counters with a nice body kick.
Hendrix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovaci.
Kovaci appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kovaci jabs at Hendrix's body.
Kovaci tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovaci moves out of range as Hendrix strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovaci. Hendrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendrix misses the target.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Kovaci is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovaci should have avoided that one.
Kovaci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hendrix scores with a hook.
Hendrix looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hendrix looks to land a right hand but Kovaci moved out of range.
Hendrix loads up on a big right hand but Kovaci slips the punch.
Hendrix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovaci counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovaci scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendrix should have avoided that one.
Kovaci throws a series of punches but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovaci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovaci momentarily.
Kovaci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendrix manages to avoid it.
Kovaci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix.
Kovaci lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick from Kovaci lands but Hendrix takes it in his stride.
Hendrix cracks Kovaci with a good jab.
Kovaci ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Kovaci lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Hendrix misses.
Kovaci is looking to clinch.
Kovaci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendrix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovaci clinches.
Hendrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendrix lands a right hand.
Kovaci wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovaci staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
Hendrix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovaci misses with a body kick.
Kovaci connects with the punch.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Kovaci moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Hendrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendrix connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Kovaci.
Sloppy strikes from Kovaci. Those never looked like landing.
Hendrix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendrix misses with a combination
and Kovaci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovaci moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix lands with a straight right. Kovaci didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Hendrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ylli Kovaci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hendrix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovaci throws out the jab.
Kovaci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
Kovaci moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix misses with a wild body shot.
Kovaci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hendrix avoids the head kick by Kovaci.
Hendrix misses with a double jab.
Kovaci looks to land a right hand but Hendrix moved out of range.
Hendrix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovaci with a jab.
Hendrix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kovaci slips a jab from Hendrix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix throws a right hand that misses
and Kovaci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Kovaci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovaci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovaci throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendrix misses the target.
Brandon Hendrix is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Hendrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendrix throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovaci counters with a leg kick.
Kovaci motions for Hendrix to come forward. Kovaci throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovaci misses the shot to the body.
Hendrix throwing a counter right hand but Kovaci manages to avoid it.
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Kovaci avoids them all with ease.
Kovaci moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Kovaci moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kovaci finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kovaci lands with an overhand left.
Kovaci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hendrix looks to land a left hand but Kovaci moved out of range nicely.
Hendrix avoids the head kick by Kovaci.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hendrix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hendrix misses with a right hand
and Kovaci counters with a big head kick but Hendrix shrugs it off.
Kovaci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovaci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovaci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hendrix to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovaci lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kovaci throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Kovaci lands a nice looking body shot.
Hendrix missing with a left hand there. Kovaci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovaci ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovaci circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovaci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovaci throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendrix misses the target.
Kovaci looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendrix is just out of range.
Kovaci defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand.
Kovaci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovaci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendrix misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kovaci counter with a right hand.
Kovaci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab.
Hendrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendrix throws a hook to the side of Kovaci's head but Kovaci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendrix cracks a nice hook into Kovaci's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci staying out of range there.
Hendrix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix connects with a jab.
Kovaci is rocked!
Hendrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovaci.
Kovaci lands a right hook to the body.
Kovaci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovaci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hendrix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Hendrix misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Hendrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ylli Kovaci's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Kovaci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a combination
and Kovaci counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hendrix looks to land a combination but Kovaci avoids it well.
Hendrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovaci throws a leg kick which misses Hendrix's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendrix tries to avoid it.
Hendrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hendrix misses with a straight right.
Kovaci tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovaci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovaci shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Hendrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovaci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hendrix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hendrix lands with a shot to the body.
Kovaci moves away from the strike by Hendrix.
Good work by Hendrix as he checks the leg kick.
Hendrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendrix throws a nice looking combination but Kovaci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendrix misses with a looping right.
Kovaci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix.
Kovaci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovaci thuds his right hand into Hendrix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hendrix lands with an overhand left.
Hendrix tests Kovaci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovaci is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
That has opened up Ylli Kovaci's cut even more.
Kovaci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendrix.
A nice side step and Kovaci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kovaci seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci walks into a stiff left hand from Hendrix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hendrix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovaci goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kovaci falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendrix counters with a straight right hand.
Hendrix misses with a hook. Kovaci ducked under it nicely.
Kovaci is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kovaci defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand.
Kovaci stuns Hendrix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovaci.
Kovaci thinks about the counter body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovaci.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovaci throws out a powerful jab.
Hendrix misses with a left hand
and Kovaci counters with a thumping low kick.
Kovaci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovaci.
Hendrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovaci doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendrix misses with a body shot.
Kovaci scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice jab there from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws the left hand but Kovaci avoids the punch easily.
Kovaci avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Kovaci.
Hendrix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hendrix misses.
A big right from Hendrix misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hendrix's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovaci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendrix.
Kovaci bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendrix's head backwards.
Kovaci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendrix.
Kovaci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Kovaci is out of range.
Hendrix takes a swing at Kovaci's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Hendrix.
Hendrix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovaci is just out of range.
Kovaci cracks Hendrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Hendrix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovaci doesn't seem phased though.
Kovaci throws a sloppy head kick and Hendrix moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Kovaci.
Ylli Kovaci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovaci misses with a head kick.
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 Brandon Hendrix.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendrix, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Hendrix!
After winning the bout, Brandon Hendrix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Ryker (ranked 2604 p4p, 3185 weight class) and Jonas Sigursson (ranked 337 p4p, 404 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Ryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonas Sigursson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigursson takes one to the chin there.
Sigursson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sigursson just manages to avoid it.
Sigursson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryker scores with a nice head shot.
Ryker thuds his right hand into Sigursson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryker cracks Sigursson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryker lands the left hand.
Sigursson throws a hook but Ryker blocks it.
Ryker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sigursson's hands.
Ryker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryker throws a jab when Sigursson was well out of range.
We've been informed that Sigursson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sigursson moves away.
Ryker misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sigursson avoids the head kick by Ryker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker swings widly with a right hand
and Sigursson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sigursson lands an uppercut.
Ryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigursson's elbow.
Sigursson leaning against his opponent.
Ryker prevents a body shot from Sigursson.
Ryker prevents a body shot from Sigursson.
Ryker missing with knees to the body.
Ryker has Sigursson pushed against the cage.
Sigursson tries to throw a body punch but Ryker avoids it by throwing Sigursson back against the cage.
Sigursson tries a body shot but Ryker blocks it.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
Sigursson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryker letting Sigursson take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sigursson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigursson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryker controls his hands.
Ryker taking a breather.
Ryker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryker blocks a body shot from Sigursson.
Sigursson presses Ryker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sigursson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryker's efforts to push away.
A short right from Sigursson on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigursson.
Sigursson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryker controls his hands.
Ryker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sigursson tries to throw a body punch but Ryker avoids it by throwing Sigursson back against the cage.
Sigursson stalling the fight.
Ryker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sigursson stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigursson is working Ryker over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigursson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sigursson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sigursson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryker controls his hands.
Sigursson digs a right hand into Ryker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryker's gas tank.
Sigursson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryker controls his hands.
Sigursson can't find room to land a body shot as Ryker controls the action.
Sigursson tries to work over Ryker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigursson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sigursson stalling in the clinch.
Sigursson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryker's elbow.
Ryker blocks a body shot from Sigursson.
A right handed body shot lands from Sigursson.
Sigursson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sigursson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryker controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sigursson.
Sigursson pushes Ryker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sigursson lands a nice uppercut.
Sigursson digs a right hand into Ryker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryker's gas tank.
Sigursson tries to throw a body punch but Ryker avoids it by throwing Sigursson back against the cage.
Ryker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sigursson lands with a right to the head.
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!
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Sigursson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryker is breathing heavily.
Sigursson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Sigursson as the two fighters clinch.
Sigursson pushes Ryker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigursson lands a body punch.
Sigursson can't find room to land a body shot as Ryker controls the action.
Sigursson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Sigursson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Lee Ryker has been cut.
Sigursson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Sigursson.
Sigursson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryker slips under a jab from Sigursson.
Ryker takes a swing at Sigursson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryker.
Sigursson throws the left hand but Ryker avoids the punch easily.
Ryker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Ryker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker misses the shot to the body.
Sigursson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryker.
Ryker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryker swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigursson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker misses with a double jab
and Sigursson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryker misses with a double jab.
Sigursson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sigursson cracks Ryker with an open hand slap.
Ryker is rocked!
Sigursson weaves into range and cracks Ryker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ryker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sigursson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Sigursson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 2582 p4p, 2775 weight class) and Otto Scheckter (ranked 327 p4p, 347 weight class). Shields's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Nation Army. Otto Scheckter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto Scheckter!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheckter looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scheckter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields.
Scheckter lands with a shot to the body.
Scheckter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Shields.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields gets a double leg takedown into Scheckter's guard.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Scheckter is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheckter wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Scheckter managing to control the position.
Shields advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scheckter has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shields goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scheckter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shields but great work by Scheckter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields struggling a bit here.
Shields tries to improve position but can't.
Shields is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Scheckter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shields actively working from the bottom here.
Shields tries to roll over but Scheckter keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields gets back to full guard.
Shields is trying to keep Scheckter in close.
Scheckter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scheckter controls the pace.
Shields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scheckter's guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Scheckter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scheckter is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields tries for a kimura but Scheckter is defending well.
Shields tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scheckter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields'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.
Scheckter's corner calls for a 1-2. Scheckter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shields takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scheckter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shields throws a right hand that Scheckter ducks under and follows up with a left that Scheckter also avoids with ease.
Shields throws a body punch but Scheckter moves out of range.
Scheckter punishes Shields's body with a nice straight punch.
Scheckter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Otto Scheckter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scheckter avoids the head kick by Shields.
Scheckter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Scheckter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shields throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scheckter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Scheckter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scheckter slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scheckter cracks Shields with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scheckter counters with a big right hand! Oh Shields is in trouble here! Scheckter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Scheckter!
In his post fight interview, Otto Scheckter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Jake Shields stepped up to the mic, saying 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Greene (ranked 1542 p4p, 2965 weight class) and Alexander Grigoriev (ranked 201 p4p, 374 weight class). Red Greene has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Red Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Grigoriev!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigoriev misses with a straight left.
Greene is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greene defending well as Grigoriev loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoriev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigoriev defends well and Greene ends up having to push Grigoriev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grigoriev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greene is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grigoriev can't fight it off and eventually Greene manages to take the fight to the floor. Grigoriev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grigoriev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoriev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Grigoriev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Greene wants to control from the top but Grigoriev keeps moving.
Greene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Greene trying to control but Grigoriev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene forces his way into half guard.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grigoriev defends it well.
Grigoriev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greene trying to control but Grigoriev is working from the bottom.
Grigoriev looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grigoriev dives on top into guard.
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grigoriev lands a couple of digs.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grigoriev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grigoriev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Business. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grigoriev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grigoriev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigoriev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grigoriev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grigoriev trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigoriev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greene tries to get out of the position.
Grigoriev pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grigoriev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Grigoriev slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grigoriev pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greene manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Grigoriev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Greene fails with the takedown.
Grigoriev scores with a jab to the head.
Grigoriev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Grigoriev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greene's half guard.
Grigoriev working Greene over with strikes.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexander Grigoriev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grigoriev winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoriev wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
Grigoriev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigoriev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grigoriev is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grigoriev throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene taking some punishment here, with Grigoriev in his half guard.
Grigoriev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grigoriev is trying to control. Greene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grigoriev pulls his head out easily.
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. Grigoriev connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple.
Grigoriev wants to work for an arm triangle but Greene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene tries to roll over but Grigoriev keeps him under control.
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. Grigoriev connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev working over Greene with some ground and pound. Greene looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grigoriev looks to land a strike but Greene avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.
Grigoriev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grigoriev trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Grigoriev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grigoriev cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Grigoriev works over Greene with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grigoriev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigoriev looking to pass the guard.
Grigoriev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grigoriev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.
Grigoriev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grigoriev distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Greene throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grigoriev escapes and throws Greene's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Greene tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grigoriev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Greene takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grigoriev landing a few strikes.
Grigoriev looks up at the clock and then as Greene takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grigoriev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Greene tries to improve position but can't.
Grigoriev controls the position.
Greene takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grigoriev cracks Greene with a big elbow.
Grigoriev working the head with strikes.
Greene is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigoriev working over Greene with some ground and pound. Greene looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greene seems to have got his legs back now.
Grigoriev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Grigoriev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Grigoriev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grigoriev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greene on his heels. He'll look to pass Greene's guard now, I'm sure.
Grigoriev working some strikes from top position.
Grigoriev landing with the ground and pound.
Grigoriev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grigoriev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grigoriev manages to get himself to full guard.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Grigoriev is keeping the position.
Grigoriev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grigoriev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grigoriev with a nice head shot there.
Grigoriev is sitting in close to Greene's body. Greene has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Grigoriev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Grigoriev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Greene.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Red Greene!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Sergius (ranked 1613 p4p, 1993 weight class) and Dustin Mcfaul (ranked 237 p4p, 280 weight class). Mcfaul has chosen What's Poppin? as his entrance music. Dustin Mcfaul told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Sergius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dustin Mcfaul!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfaul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sergius on the side of the head.
Mcfaul scores with a jab to the body.
Sergius throws a hook but Mcfaul blocks it.
Sergius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcfaul lands a jab to the head.
Mcfaul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcfaul gets tackled into the cage by Sergius. Sergius maintains the clinch.
Mcfaul wants to get back to striking at distance but Sergius won't allow it.
Mcfaul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcfaul is trying to force a seperation but Sergius has the dominant position.
Mcfaul has had enough of the clinch but Sergius keeps him there for the moment.
Mcfaul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcfaul working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sergius.
Mcfaul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcfaul takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dustin Mcfaul has been cut.
Sergius leaning against his opponent.
Sergius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcfaul managing to block the knees to the body from Sergius.
Mcfaul lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sergius digs a right hand into Mcfaul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcfaul's gas tank.
Sergius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcfaul up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcfaul's defenses.
Sergius has Mcfaul pressed against the cage, preventing Mcfaul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sergius avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Mcfaul's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcfaul is looking to break free of the clinch but Sergius has double underhooks.
Sergius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sergius moves into the clinch.
Sergius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sergius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcfaul counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sergius thinking.
Mcfaul keeps the fight on the outside.
Sergius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcfaul is looking to clinch but Sergius is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul fails with the takedown.
Mcfaul lands a right hook to the body.
Sergius tries to clinch
and Mcfaul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcfaul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sergius wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfaul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcfaul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mcfaul.
Sergius has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sergius.
Mcfaul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sergius has Mcfaul pressed against the cage, preventing Mcfaul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergius is stalling here.
Mcfaul takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Dustin Mcfaul's cut even more.
Sergius lands an uppercut.
The cut above Dustin Mcfaul's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sergius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sergius breaks from the clinch.
Sergius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mcfaul misses with a series of wild punches.
Sergius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcfaul.
Sergius closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sergius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcfaul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Sergius.
Sergius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dustin Mcfaul's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergio Sergius!
Sergio Sergius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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