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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hazel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Korymotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Murphy
vs
Korymotto

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hazel Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Korymotto!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korymotto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korymotto misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korymotto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Korymotto persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Korymotto moves out of range easily.
Korymotto throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Korymotto if he has to take too many more of those.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korymotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korymotto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Korymotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Korymotto moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Korymotto misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Korymotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korymotto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korymotto off to one side.
Hazel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Korymotto.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Korymotto takes it in his stride.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Korymotto throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korymotto. That's going to slow Murphy down.
A solid body kick from Murphy.
Korymotto misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
Murphy avoids the body shot from Korymotto.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Korymotto.
Korymotto throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Korymotto. Korymotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Korymotto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Korymotto throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Korymotto only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy slips a jab from Korymotto.
Nice body kick there by Korymotto.
Korymotto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Korymotto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Korymotto misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korymotto misses with a low kick.
Murphy scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Korymotto moves out of range easily.
Hazel Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korymotto.
Ken Korymotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy scores with a head kick. Korymotto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Korymotto closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Korymotto pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korymotto throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Korymotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Korymotto throws a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Korymotto throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick but Korymotto moves out of range.
Korymotto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korymotto throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Korymotto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Korymotto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Korymotto fails with the takedown.
Korymotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Korymotto shrugs it off though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korymotto blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korymotto.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Korymotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hazel Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Korymotto connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Korymotto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hazel Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Korymotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Korymotto throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy throws a head kick but Korymotto moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Korymotto.
Korymotto shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Korymotto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korymotto avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Korymotto shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick but Korymotto moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korymotto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Korymotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Korymotto throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Korymotto only half commits.
Korymotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korymotto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.
Korymotto misses with a few strikes there.
Korymotto misses with a low kick.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Korymotto or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
Hazel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Korymotto.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Korymotto moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
Korymotto fails with the takedown.
Korymotto fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy misses with a head kick.

Korymotto closes the distance and clinches.

Korymotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korymotto avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Korymotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Korymotto or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korymotto thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Korymotto misses with a body shot.
Korymotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Korymotto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Korymotto throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Korymotto.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korymotto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Korymotto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korymotto. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Korymotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korymotto throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Korymotto tries to score with a low kick but Murphy moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korymotto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Korymotto moves out of range easily.
Korymotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hazel Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Korymotto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murphy.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick but Korymotto moves out of range.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Korymotto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korymotto jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korymotto throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Korymotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korymotto blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Korymotto throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Korymotto misses with a low kick.
Korymotto avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Korymotto throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korymotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korymotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy leaves Korymotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Korymotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Korymotto will feel that in the morning.
Korymotto dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Korymotto's head and hops out.
Hazel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Korymotto.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Korymotto looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy throws a head kick but Korymotto moves out of range.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Korymotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korymotto.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Korymotto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Korymotto misses with a low kick.
Korymotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Korymotto.
Korymotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Korymotto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy throws a head kick but Korymotto moves out of range.

Korymotto moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Korymotto breaks from the clinch.
Korymotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Korymotto misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Korymotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Korymotto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Korymotto's torso.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korymotto scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korymotto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Korymotto throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy throws a head kick that Korymotto semi-blocks.
Murphy misses with a hook. Korymotto ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Korymotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korymotto misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Korymotto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murphy - the referee stops the clock and Korymotto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murphy. Korymotto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Korymotto avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Korymotto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Korymotto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korymotto throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Korymotto tries to clinch up.
Korymotto throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Ken Korymotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy lands a head kick. Korymotto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Korymotto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hazel Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Hazel Murphy gave a big smile as he said 'Do you want the moustache on or off? ... ... ... ... ... Too bad.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Harmony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Collin
vs
Harmony

188 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Collin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Harmony!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmony misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harmony looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Collin swinging wildly here.
Harmony walks into a straight right hand from Collin.
A punch combination from Collin misses.
Nice straight punches there by Collin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collin.
Nice takedown defense from Collin. No joy for Harmony on that attempt.

Collin feints and as Harmony raises his hands in defense, Collin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collin throws a big elbow that misses.
Collin throws a big right hand that misses.
Collin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collin throws a big elbow that misses.
Collin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collin scoring with some ground and pound.
Harmony keeping full guard, as Collin tries to pass.
Collin throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin throws a big elbow that misses.
Collin with a nice head shot there.
Collin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Collin connects with a couple of short punches.
Collin with a nice head shot there.
Collin pushing down on Harmony's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Collin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harmony taking some punishment here, with Collin in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harmony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collin.
Collin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collin is nestled in close to Harmony, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmony defending well though.
Harmony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harmony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harmony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collin.
Harmony trying to control but Collin postures up.
Collin 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harmony is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harmony has hold of Collin's hands but Collin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmony wants to control but Collin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harmony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Collin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harmony won't allow Collin to pass to mount.
Collin thows a huge punch but Harmony dodges it nicely.
Collin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmony defending well though.
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. Collin connects with a nice short shot to Harmony's temple.
Collin working over Harmony with some ground and pound. Harmony looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Collin.
Collin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmony defending well though.
Collin winds up and cracks Harmony with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmony trying to control here.
Collin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Collin prevents Harmony from improving his position.
Collin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Collin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Collin there.
Collin working Harmony over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harmony walks into a stiff left hand from Collin.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Harmony enables Collin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harmony manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Collin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harmony is proving hard to escape from.
Collin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collin chips away with some ground and pound.
Collin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collin is in close to Harmony's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harmony has momentary wrist control but Collin slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collin scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collin is working Harmony over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harmony trying to keep a closed guard but Collin is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Collin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collin works over Harmony with some ground and pound from guard.
Collin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collin won't allow Harmony to get back to his feet.
Collin lands a couple of elbows.
Collin working some strikes from top position.
Collin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin throws a big elbow that misses.
Collin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collin landing with the ground and pound.
Harmony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harmony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collin.
Collin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collin wants to pass the guard but Harmony is keeping the position.
Collin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmony can do to turn this around?
Collin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collin looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collin lands a couple of elbows.
Collin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Collin lands a couple of elbows.
Collin lands a couple of digs.
Collin is working Harmony over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harmony's head.
Collin throws a big elbow that misses.
Collin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harmony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collin postures up and lands a big shot to Harmony's brow.
Harmony has momentary wrist control but Collin slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin throwing strikes from guard but Harmony blocks nicely.
Collin throws a big right hand that misses.
Collin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harmony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collin postures up in Harmony's guard and throws a big left but Harmony blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harmony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collin throwing strikes but missing.
Collin chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Collin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Collin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harmony, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Collin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collin tries to break free but Harmony pushes him back against the cage.
Collin working aggressively here.
Harmony prevents Collin from breaking the clinch.
Harmony is trying to pull guard but Collin has him pressed against the cage.
Collin lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harmony goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collin prevents it.
Collin has Harmony pressed against the cage.
Collin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmony's elbow.
Collin can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collin wants to stall.
Collin lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin slows down the pace here.
Harmony prevents Collin from breaking the clinch.
Collin wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ron Collin.
Collin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harmony tries to move into range but Collin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collin throws a shot to the body.
Collin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harmony fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ron Collin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Harmony.
Collin scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harmony tries for a takedown but Collin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Harmony clinches up with Collin and pushes him back against the cage.
Collin is pressed up against the cage. Harmony has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collin down to the mat. Collin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Collin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Collin does it's job there.
Harmony slips a jab and a cross from Collin.
Harmony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collin 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.
Harmony shoots in for a takedown but Collin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Collin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Collin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collin lands a big elbow.
Collin with good strikes from the mount here!
Harmony avoids a series of strikes thrown by Collin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collin lands a nice shot to the head.
Harmony is in a horrible position here. Collin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collin landing strikes from the mount.
Harmony really wants to buck Collin off and get back to his feet.
Harmony is trying to escape the mount.
Collin looking to finish Harmony with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harmony!
Collin looking to finish Harmony with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harmony!
Collin lands a big elbow.
Collin landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harmony's face.
Collin cracks Harmony with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harmony sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Collin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Collin slips a nice elbow through Harmony's hands, connecting with Harmony's forehead.
Harmony trying to control but Collin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joshua Harmony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Collin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harmony makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harmony.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Collin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Collin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adanez Ferrodenes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Amlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrodenes comes into the arena with TNT blaring out of the sound system. Adanez Ferrodenes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferrodenes
vs
Amlet

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 Hilo, Adanez Ferrodenes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Amlet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferrodenes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amlet's guard.
Amlet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ferrodenes gets to his feet - Amlet follows without any prompting.

Ferrodenes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amlet did well to prevent Ferrodenes getting side control.
It looks like Ferrodenes is going to stand back up.
Amlet tries to roll over but Ferrodenes keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrodenes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Amlet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferrodenes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferrodenes's back!
Ferrodenes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amlet on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Amlet has managed to slip his arm under Ferrodenes's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ferrodenes is tapping out! Submission win for Amlet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Amlet!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjua Sandukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Green
vs
Sandukoo

183 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hjua Sandukoo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sandukoo.
A head kick misses from Sandukoo.
A head kick misses from Sandukoo.
A head kick misses from Sandukoo.
Hjua Sandukoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandukoo throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Sandukoo misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sandukoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sandukoo has his takedown stuffed

and Green counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sandukoo!
Green raining down shots from the mount!
Green working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green with good strikes from the mount here!
Green lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green unloading with bombs!
Green raining down shots from the mount!
Green in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sandukoo looks gassed!
Green landing strikes from the mount.
Green unloading with bombs!
Green 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.
Green looking to finish Sandukoo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sandukoo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Green with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green with a couple of short strikes.
Green putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Green in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green with good strikes from the mount here!
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sandukoo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green cracks Sandukoo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Sandukoo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Green looking to isolate an arm here. Sandukoo doesn't see it coming and as Green extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Green!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Green!
Danny Green thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Huffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huffman comes into the arena with Bad Company blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Huffman
vs
Colon

186 cm
21
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Huffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Colon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huffman throws out a leg kick but Colon moves out of range and Huffman only half commits.
Huffman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colon throws a right hand that Huffman ducks under and follows up with a left that Huffman also avoids with ease.
Huffman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huffman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Colon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huffman won't be happy with that.

Colon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huffman, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Colon has hold of Huffman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Huffman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Colon cranks the arm and Huffman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Huffman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roberto Colon!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Charleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keha Anoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoki has chosen Walking After You as his entrance music. Keha Anoki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Charleston's chin.

Charleston
vs
Anoki

171 cm
25
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Charleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keha Anoki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anoki has his takedown stuffed

and Charleston counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Anoki actively working from the bottom here.

Anoki looking for submissions off his back.

Anoki actively working from the bottom here.

Charleston is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Charleston.
Charleston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Anoki looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoki gets back to full guard.

Charleston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charleston has managed to get both his arms back between Anoki's legs - danger averted.

Charleston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Anoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charleston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charleston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Charleston wants to pass the guard but Anoki is keeping the position.
Charleston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anoki on the ground.

Anoki working for submissions but it's allowed Charleston to get to half guard.
Anoki looks gassed!

Anoki actively working from the bottom here.
Charleston wants to free his trapped foot but Anoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anoki is pressing down on Charleston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Charleston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston tries to free his leg and advance position but Anoki is retaining full guard.

Charleston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Anoki has his foot on Charleston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charleston works his way back into a safe position though.
Charleston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Charleston trying to control but Anoki is working from the bottom.

Charleston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Charleston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Charleston is trying to get an arm triangle but Anoki is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charleston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anoki is looking to regain half guard here but Charleston keeps moving and retains side control.

Charleston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anoki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anoki is trying to get back to full guard.

Anoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anoki is not content to let Charleston control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anoki actively working from the bottom here.

Charleston wants to work for an arm triangle but Anoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Anoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charleston pulls his head out easily.
Anoki is pressing down on Charleston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anoki wants to sweep here but Charleston controlling him for the moment.

Anoki is looking for a triangle but Charleston pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charleston trying to control but Anoki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keha Anoki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anoki fails with the takedown

and Charleston counters by clinching up.
Charleston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charleston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Charleston trying to land knees to the body.
Anoki looking for a takedown.
James Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keha Anoki.
Anoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charleston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Charleston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keha Anoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Charleston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anoki to the ground. Charleston is now in Anoki's guard.
Anoki wants to improve his position but instead Charleston has moved into half guard.
Anoki is breathing heavily.
Charleston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Charleston wants to pass the guard but Anoki is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Charleston is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Charleston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Anoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charleston is looking to advance position but Anoki won't allow it.

Anoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charleston is trying to control the action in half guard but Anoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charleston moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Anoki to see if he's OK.
Anoki tries to bench press Charleston off him but Charleston keeps the position.

Charleston is trying to get an arm triangle but Anoki is defending well.
Anoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Charleston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Anoki actively working from the bottom here.
Anoki is looking to improve his position.

Anoki actively working from the bottom here.

Anoki looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charleston is looking for a kimura but Anoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Charleston to get the leverage.
Anoki gets full guard.
Charleston tries to free his leg and advance position but Anoki is retaining full guard.

Anoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charleston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charleston pushes down on Anoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Anoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charleston pulls his head out easily.

Anoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Anoki actively working from the bottom here.
James Charleston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anoki is looking to improve his position.
Charleston trying to control the action but Anoki is working from the bottom.

Charleston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anoki has managed to free his arm - good work.

Anoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charleston is nestled in close to Anoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Charleston passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Charleston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Anoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Charleston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anoki's guard now.

Charleston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Charleston has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Anoki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Charleston is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Anoki pulls down on the head and he's put Charleston to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keha Anoki!
An out of breath Keha Anoki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paixao comes to the cage accompanied by Vicious Traditions. Blake Bernard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Paixao
vs
Bernard

189 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Paixao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bernard.
Paixao throws a head kick but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard blocks a head kick by Paixao.
Bernard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paixao avoids it really well and circles away.
Victor Paixao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Bernard.
Paixao works Bernard's body with a nice hook.
Bernard circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Bernard with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard tries for a takedown but Paixao circles away easily
and Paixao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bernard looks gassed!
Bernard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paixao.
Paixao throws a head kick that Bernard semi-blocks.
Paixao feints and then cracks Bernard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bernard down.
Paixao scores with a leg kick.
Victor Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Bernard. No joy for Paixao on that attempt.
Paixao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paixao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paixao thuds a left hand into Bernard's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao throws a head kick that half lands.
Paixao connects with a high kick.
Paixao lands a slapping body shot.
Bernard fails to land the takedown.

Oooooh!!! Paixao has knocked Bernard down with a huge combo! Paixao steps away and waves a wobbly Bernard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bernard is rocked!

Paixao forces Bernard back against the cage and clinches.
Bernard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paixao after a bit of a struggle.
Paixao scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao lands a knee to the head.
Paixao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bernard being controlled against the cage.
Paixao working hard to break the clinch.

Paixao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Paixao breaks the clinch.
Bernard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao tries to clinch but Bernard is having none of it.
Paixao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paixao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Paixao shoots in and bounces Bernard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paixao trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paixao is looking to stand up but Bernard won't let him.
Bernard controls Paixao momentarily but Paixao frees himself.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Paixao from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paixao gets a clinch.
Paixao is trying to stall.
Maybe Paixao would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bernard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paixao's efforts to push away.
Paixao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paixao tries to break free but Bernard pushes him back against the cage.
Bernard tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bernard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paixao can't fight it off and eventually Bernard manages to take the fight to the floor. Paixao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paixao keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.

Paixao looking for a guillotine here but Bernard defends easily.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Paixao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paixao trying to keep a closed guard but Bernard is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Paixao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bernard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paixao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bernard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Blake Bernard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Paixao clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paixao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Victor Paixao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paixao shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernard tries to sprawl out of it but Paixao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paixao avoids it really well and circles away.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Paixao counters with a three punch combo that has Bernard backing up. Bernard nods at Paixao to acknowledge the strikes.
Paixao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paixao misses with a takedown attempt

so Bernard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paixao is pulling down on Bernard's head to control his posture.
Paixao trying to keep a closed guard but Bernard is proving a slippery customer.
Bernard content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paixao keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Paixao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Paixao looks for a takedown but Bernard sprawls well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Paixao breaks the clinch.
Paixao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernard but Bernard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paixao lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paixao, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bernard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paixao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bernard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paixao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Paixao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Victor Paixao is winning the standup battle so far.
Paixao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paixao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao is looking to clinch but Bernard is avoiding it.
Paixao is looking to clinch but Bernard is avoiding it.
Bernard looks for a takedown but Paixao sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Paixao.
Paixao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernard can do to turn this around?
Bernard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paixao.

Paixao has Bernard up against the cage in a clinch.
Paixao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao tries to break free but Bernard pushes him back against the cage.
Bernard is looking for a takedown.

Paixao manages to break the clinch.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bernard shoots in and gets a takedown into Paixao's guard.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paixao is trying to control the position but Bernard postures up.
Bernard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bernard won't allow Paixao to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paixao keeping full guard, as Bernard tries to pass.
Victor Paixao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paixao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Victor Paixao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bernard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paixao circles away.
Paixao wants to clinch up but Bernard keeps it at a distance.
Paixao lands a head kick. Bernard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paixao lands a head kick. Bernard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blake Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paixao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernard as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Paixao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paixao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Paixao!
Victor Paixao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.