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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliverium Hebbnesium (ranked 5425 p4p, 24947 weight class) and Devon Black (ranked 449 p4p, 484 weight class). Hebbnesium's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sk8er Boi. Oliverium Hebbnesium had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Oliverium Hebbnesium had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliverium Hebbnesium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Black!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hebbnesium on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black tries to land a front kick but Hebbnesium steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hebbnesium defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Hebbnesium darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Hebbnesium wants a takedown.
Black has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hebbnesium uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Temple of Fitness inform us that Black has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hebbnesium wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Hebbnesium has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hebbnesium's guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Hebbnesium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebbnesium throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Black lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Black wants to control but Hebbnesium is keeping him busy.
Hebbnesium is trying to escape the position but Black is controlling the position.
Hebbnesium bucks up and tries to throw Black off but instead Black has got his back!
Black throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hebbnesium!
Hebbnesium trying to get back to his feet but Black is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to keep control of the position but Hebbnesium is staying busy.
Black has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hebbnesium is defending well but eventually Black manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hebbnesium has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Black!
A victorious Devon Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Oliverium Hebbnesium was interviewed post fight and said 'At least I did a 360 Kickflip Double Penetration Ollie the other day........'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irving Timms (ranked 3841 p4p, 3664 weight class) and Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 407 p4p, 400 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ricardo Esponosa enters the cage!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Timms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esponosa lands with a straight right. Timms didn't see that one coming.
Timms takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Esponosa rushes Timms and presses him up against the cage.
Timms is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Timms is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Esponosa lands an uppercut.
Esponosa gets underhooks to prevent Timms's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esponosa.
Timms working aggressively here.
Esponosa gets through Timms's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esponosa scores with a shot to the side of Timms's head.
Timms has Esponosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Timms pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Esponosa tumbling to the mat - Timms dives into Esponosa's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Timms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timms trying to control but Esponosa is working from the bottom.
Timms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timms stands and steps away. Esponosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Timms closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esponosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Esponosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esponosa trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Esponosa gets full guard.
Esponosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esponosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Esponosa working a defensive guard here.
Esponosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Esponosa's head.
Esponosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timms is aware though and is defending well.
Esponosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timms looking to sit in guard and control but Esponosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Timms wants to sweep here but Esponosa controlling him for the moment.
Esponosa trying to control but Timms is working from the bottom.
Timms has his hands on Esponosa's head, controlling the position.
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Timms keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timms working for a triangle but Esponosa defends it easily.
Timms keeping full guard, as Esponosa tries to pass.
Timms keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timms looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Esponosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Esponosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timms looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Esponosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Timms managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Esponosa.
Timms gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Esponosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esponosa controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa punching from mount but Timms doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Esponosa has control of Timms's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Timms regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timms is looking to escape.
Esponosa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Timms manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Timms is looking to reverse the position.
Esponosa wants to control but Timms is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Timms sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esponosa is controlling the pace.
Esponosa prevents Timms from improving his position.
Esponosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timms is just riding it out for now. Esponosa eventually gives up the hold.
Timms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timms is controlling Esponosa's trapped leg to prevent Esponosa from advancing to side control.
Esponosa passes to full mount!
Timms really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esponosa looking to control but Timms is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esponosa 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.
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.
Timms really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timms reaches up to try and pull Esponosa in and control his posture, but Esponosa latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Timms taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Esponosa!
Ricardo Esponosa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dekel Vaknin (ranked 5323 p4p, 2924 weight class) and Daniel Gable (ranked 493 p4p, 356 weight class). Dekel Vaknin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 Los Angeles, Dekel Vaknin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaknin to the mat! Vaknin manages to get full guard.
Gable forces his way into half guard.
Gable is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vaknin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Gable!
Daniel Gable thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Gordon (ranked 4827 p4p, 3610 weight class) and Olivier Aphone (ranked 469 p4p, 424 weight class). Aphone has chosen Enjoy the silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Olivier Aphone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shawn Gordon's chin.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Aphone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aphone lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Shawn Gordon has been cut.
Aphone rushes Gordon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gordon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Aphone piles on the pressure and Gordon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivier Aphone!
Olivier Aphone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Natural Order for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dupree (ranked 4811 p4p, 3421 weight class) and Lucretinaus Olcinius (ranked 435 p4p, 107 weight class). Dupree comes to the cage accompanied by Big Game Hunter. Olcinius has chosen Hired Gun as his entrance music. Felix Dupree 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucretinaus Olcinius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
Dupree takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Felix Dupree has been cut.
Dupree clinches.
Dupree lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olcinius landing knees to the body.
Dupree successfully pulls guard.
Olcinius advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree stops Olcinius from passing to mount.
Dupree gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olcinius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dupree on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dupree tries to get out of the position.
Olcinius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupree defends it well.
Olcinius is keen to just control but Dupree is a slippery customer.
Dupree looking for submissions off his back.
That's two 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.
Dupree trying to control but Olcinius postures up.
Olcinius prevents Dupree from improving his position.
Olcinius 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. Dupree tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Olcinius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucretinaus Olcinius!
A relieved looking Lucretinaus Olcinius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Felix Dupree stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm, ow you say, sorry. Next time, I punch im so ard es ears will fall off.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Tucker (ranked 2532 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 311 p4p, 280 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Handler gets full guard.
Handler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handler is on top in guard.
Tucker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handler is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Handler controlling him for the moment.
Handler is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handler wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Handler controls the pace.
Handler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tucker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tucker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tucker!
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handler tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler dodges the ground and pound from Tucker.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler is still trying to improve position.
Tucker lands a nice forearm strike.
Handler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Handler tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Handler has hold of Tucker's hands but Tucker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker uses his free foot to push down on Handler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handler.
Handler regains half guard.
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
Handler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Handler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Handler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard.
Handler cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler distracts Tucker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tucker has Handler pulled in close to control his posture.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck.
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Handler working some strikes from top position.
Tucker is trying to hold Handler in close to prevent damage but Handler has managed to pass into half guard.
Handler drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Handler wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tucker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Handler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tucker.
Tucker dives in for a single leg takedown but Handler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Handler is looking for a takedown.
Tucker jumps guard but Handler stands there with Tucker around his waist. Tucker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Handler was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Handler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tucker escapes and throws Handler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler is looking to regain half guard here but Tucker keeps moving and retains side control.
Handler sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Handler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tucker uses it to pass to side control.
Handler tries to improve position but can't.
Handler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handler is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker stands up and beckons Handler to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Handler
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handler motions for Tucker to come forward. Handler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Handler counters by clinching up.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tucker did well to prevent Handler getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Tucker has hold of Handler's hands but Handler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tucker wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handler trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handler is one step ahead there.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Handler lands a couple of elbows.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handler looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Handler gets to his feet. Tucker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Handler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tucker is trying to defend but Handler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Handler moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
Handler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Handler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tucker is not content to let Handler control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tucker gets caught napping as Handler dives in and scores a takedown. Tucker manages to retain guard.
Tucker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Handler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Handler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Handler.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tucker pulls Handler into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker is looking for a triangle here but Handler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker is letting Handler control him for a moment.
Handler trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
Handler working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler decides to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Handler, which made it look bad.
Handler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handler feints and as Tucker raises his hands in defense, Handler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tucker's guard.
Jerome Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handler wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
Handler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tucker sees it coming and defends easily.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Handler in his half guard.
Handler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tucker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Handler connects with a nice short shot to Tucker's temple.
Handler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tucker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tucker is staying active underneath Handler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Handler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Handler seems to be working for a kimura but Tucker defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control from the bottom.
Handler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Handler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Handler working Tucker over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Jacob Handler wins by unanimous decision!
Jacob Handler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jerome Tucker was interviewed post fight and said 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi (ranked 1866 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Takedown Mcgee Jr (ranked 239 p4p, 257 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojidemenzi throws a body punch but Mcgee Jr moves out of range.
Mcgee Jr tries to clinch but Ojidemenzi moves away
and Ojidemenzi counters with a left to the body.
Ojidemenzi tests Mcgee Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ojidemenzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ojidemenzi sets himself, and Mcgee Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Ojidemenzi avoids it this time.
Mcgee Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ojidemenzi throws out the jab.
Ojidemenzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee Jr manages to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi sets himself, and Mcgee Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Ojidemenzi avoids it this time.
Ojidemenzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ojidemenzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ojidemenzi looks to throw the jab but Mcgee Jr is out of range.
Mcgee Jr wants to counter the offense by Ojidemenzi and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ojidemenzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ojidemenzi cracks Mcgee Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ojidemenzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgee Jr at a distance.
Ojidemenzi takes a swing at Mcgee Jr's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Ojidemenzi's head coaches at Nap or Tap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ojidemenzi cracks Mcgee Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgee Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ojidemenzi pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi throws a body punch but Mcgee Jr moves out of range.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgee Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi lands the left hand.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee Jr.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee Jr.
Mcgee Jr clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ojidemenzi controls his hands.
Ojidemenzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ojidemenzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgee Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ojidemenzi's elbow.
Mcgee Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ojidemenzi controls his hands.
Mcgee Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcgee Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi cracks Mcgee Jr with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ojidemenzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ojidemenzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee Jr tries to work over Ojidemenzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ojidemenzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgee Jr backwards.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body punch.
Ojidemenzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgee Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ojidemenzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ojidemenzi lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojidemenzi misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ojidemenzi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Ojidemenzi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ojidemenzi tries a body shot but Mcgee Jr blocks it.
Ojidemenzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ojidemenzi works on Mcgee Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Mcgee Jr looks winded!
Ojidemenzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ojidemenzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgee Jr wants to stall.
Ojidemenzi is working Mcgee Jr over against the cage.
Ojidemenzi dips a shoulder and cracks Mcgee Jr with a mighty uppercut! Mcgee Jr falls back against the cage and Ojidemenzi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mcgee Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ojidemenzi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
A relieved looking Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Jiminez (ranked 2116 p4p, 1661 weight class) and Danny Cruz (ranked 118 p4p, 95 weight class). Jiminez comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiminez misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Jiminez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiminez shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Jiminez stumbling back into the cage.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jiminez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jiminez.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiminez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jiminez persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Jiminez slips under a jab from Cruz.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Jiminez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Jiminez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiminez being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz is controlling Jiminez's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jiminez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jiminez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jiminez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiminez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiminez.
Danny Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Jiminez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiminez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jiminez sprawling to the canvas! Jiminez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cruz finish him?!
 Jiminez is rocked!
Cruz throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Oh Jiminez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiminez glances at the clock... BAM! Cruz nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jiminez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jiminez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 1144 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Yaroslav Amosov (ranked 165 p4p, 294 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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155
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amosov jabs Armando to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Amosov blocks a jab.
Amosov staying out of range there.
Amosov throws a body punch but Armando moves out of range.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Armando looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a left to the body.
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amosov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Amosov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Diego Armando has been cut.
Amosov with a nice cross.
Armando lands with a hook. Amosov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
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!
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Amosov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amosov misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amosov scores with a punch to the head.
Armando takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armando throws a hook but Amosov avoids it easily.
Armando throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amosov counters with a stiff right hand.
Amosov throws a right hand that misses
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Amosov throws a hook but Armando avoids it easily.
Armando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amosov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armando.
Amosov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armando tries to move into range but Amosov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Armando moves away from the strike by Amosov.
An attempted straight right counter from Armando misses the target.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Armando counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amosov manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Amosov coming out on top.
Armando is rocked!
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amosov swings widly with a right hand
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amosov digs a good hook to Armando's body.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Armando.
Armando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
Armando moves away from the strike by Amosov.
Amosov throws a poor cross that misses
and Armando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Armando 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amosov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Armando had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Amosov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amosov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amosov catches Armando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amosov 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.
Amosov misses with a right hand
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Armando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Armando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amosov moves away.
Amosov looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Armando takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Armando slips a straight right by Amosov.
Amosov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amosov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Amosov misses.
Amosov loads up on a big right hand but Armando slips the punch.
Armando staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Armando.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Amosov tests Armando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Amosov.
Oh Armando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Amosov.
Armando seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Armando defending well as Amosov loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Armando was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Armando connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Armando slips under a jab from Amosov.
Amosov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Amosov misses its intended target.
Amosov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amosov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Armando counter with a right hand.
Amosov lands a glancing blow to the side of Armando's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amosov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amosov throws a jab when Armando was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaroslav Amosov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amosov misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amosov misses with a hook
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
Amosov thuds his right hand into Armando's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BOOM! Amosov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Armando. Armando tries to recover but Amosov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Armando lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 581 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Olly Holy (ranked 85 p4p, 172 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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198
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olly Holy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Holy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holy struggling a bit here.
Holy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Holy is working away.
Holy isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Holy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Holy struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen working away.
Ilmarinen misses with the ground and pound.
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.
You can see the frustration on Holy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holy struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Holy struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holy holding on.
Ilmarinen working away.
Holy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ilmarinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ilmarinen taking a breather here.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches from side control.
Ilmarinen lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen working away.
Check out the look on Ilmarinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Holy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holy is staying active underneath Ilmarinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Holy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Holy is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holy is refusing to be controlled, as Ilmarinen sits in half guard.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Holy moves into full guard.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Holy's body and controls the position.
Holy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Holy is working from the bottom.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Holy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holy is holding on for now.
Holy is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holy avoid being mounted?
Holy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holy trying to control here.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
That's six 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Holy is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Holy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holy!
Ilmarinen content just to control the position here.
Holy gets back to half guard.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
Ilmarinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Holy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holy is positioning himself well to prevent Ilmarinen advancing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holy trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olly Holy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Holy gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Holy wants to counter the offense by Ilmarinen and move into the clinch position.
Holy jumps guard but Ilmarinen stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ilmarinen can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy jumps guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Holy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holy is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holy actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ilmarinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holy is controlling Ilmarinen's trapped leg to prevent Ilmarinen from advancing to side control.
Holy actively working from the bottom here.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Ilmarinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holy with the active half guard here but Ilmarinen passes nicely into side control.
Ilmarinen is staying tight to Holy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that 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.
Ilmarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen gets the takedown into side control.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen working away.
Holy is looking for a sweep.
Holy struggling a bit here.
Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen landing strikes.
Holy tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Holy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ilmarinen is trying is best to control the position here.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Holy.
Holy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Holy controlling him for the moment.
Holy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ilmarinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holy, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of elbows.
Holy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilmarinen defends well.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ilmarinen passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Holy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen is working Holy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holy tries to improve position but can't.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Holy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen scores with punches from side control.
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
Holy isn't going anywhere.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen looks up at the clock and then as Holy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ilmarinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ilmarinen working away.
Ilmarinen wants to stand but Holy is controlling his arm.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Holy tries to improve position but can't.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holy keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen controlling the position.
Holy is trying to control Ilmarinen's posture but Ilmarinen avoids it.
Ilmarinen is staying tight to Holy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Holy struggling a bit here.
Ilmarinen lands an elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ilmarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holy can't do much from the bottom here.
Holy is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Holy can't do much from the bottom here.
Holy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holy manages to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen passes into side.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy.
Holy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Holy is working away.
Ilmarinen working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holy wants to clinch.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Holy gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Ilmarinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ilmarinen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy pulls guard effortlessly.
Holy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holy is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Holy's legs - danger averted.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilmarinen defends well.
Ilmarinen is working Holy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ilmarinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holy.
Ilmarinen working away.
Holy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ilmarinen is staying active.
Holy is trying to escape the position but Ilmarinen is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Holy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to stand but Holy has his arm trapped.
Holy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holy is trying to escape the position but Ilmarinen is controlling the position.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches from side control.
Ilmarinen working away.
Holy is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ilmarinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holy tries to pull guard but Ilmarinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holy drags the fight down to the ground.
Holy is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Holy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holy controls Ilmarinen momentarily but Ilmarinen frees himself.
Holy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holy keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Holy's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holy wants to clinch.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown but Holy shows good takedown defense.
Ilmarinen sets himself, and Holy steps forward looking for the clinch! Ilmarinen avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ilmarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holy pinned against the cage. Holy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ilmarinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holy tries to buck Ilmarinen off but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holy keeps working.
Holy tries to bench press Ilmarinen off him but Ilmarinen keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Holy sneaks back into half guard.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Holy trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
Holy wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holy trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Holy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ilmarinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holy swivels and escapes.
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olly Holy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Holy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holy continues to drive forward.
Holy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ilmarinen.
Holy successfully pulls guard.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ilmarinen defends it easily.
Holy has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holy is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Holy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Holy wants to control the position but Ilmarinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Holy is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Ilmarinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holy wants to get back to full guard but Ilmarinen has passed into side control.
Holy is letting Ilmarinen control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Holy is working away.
Holy is holding Ilmarinen down, trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ilmarinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holy tries to avoid it but Ilmarinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holy to the ground. Holy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holy is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
Ilmarinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holy tries to avoid it but Ilmarinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holy to the ground. Holy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilmarinen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Holy wants to clinch up but Ilmarinen keeps it at a distance.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ilmarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ilmarinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holy defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ilmarinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ilmarinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Holy, which made it look bad.
Holy tries to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen shakes him off and moves away.
Holy tries to clinch up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holy tries to clinch but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Ilmarinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holy tries to avoid it but Ilmarinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holy to the ground. Holy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holy is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holy avoid being mounted?
Ilmarinen prevents Holy from improving his position.
Holy trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Holy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Holy actively working from the bottom here.
Holy trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
Holy looking for subs from the bottom but Ilmarinen mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy tries to hold on but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Holy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holy is trying desperately to improve position.
Ilmarinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen prevents Holy from getting the reversal.
Holy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holy is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Holy can't escape the position.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holy tries to hold on but Ilmarinen postures up.
Holy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ilmarinen tries to control but Holy wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen working Holy over with strikes here.
Holy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Holy is having none of it.
Holy is looking to get to half guard.
Ilmarinen controlling the pace for now.
Ilmarinen avoids the attempt from Holy to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holy tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holy is bucking up trying to escape but Ilmarinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ilmarinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ilmarinen dominating with strikes here.
Holy wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Holy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen controlling the pace.
Holy trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight 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.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Ilmarinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ilmarinen jumps into side control!
Holy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ilmarinen's best efforts.
Holy trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Ilmarinen there.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holy working for a triangle but Ilmarinen defends it easily.
Ilmarinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ilmarinen controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holy holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen had his way with Olly Holy in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holy stuffs the takedown attempt from Ilmarinen. Ilmarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Holy wants to counter the offense by Ilmarinen and move into the clinch position.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ilmarinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown but Holy sprawls well.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Holy as Ilmarinen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
Holy darts in and clinches Ilmarinen up against the cage.
Holy fails to pull guard.
Holy pulls guard.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holy working a defensive guard but Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Holy keeping hold of Ilmarinen's head, controlling as best he can.
Holy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Holy taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holy wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holy looking for submissions off his back.
Ilmarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilmarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holy is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Ilmarinen there.
Holy controlling the position for now.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Holy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Holy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ilmarinen. Oh but Holy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ilmarinen goes limp - he's gone! Holy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy is the new middleweight champion!
Olly Holy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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