QFC Tournament 142 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sullivan
vs
Jonson

172 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Jonson's shoulder, as Jonson tries to avoid the shot.
Jonson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sullivan swivels and escapes.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jonson moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jonson.
Jonson taking a breather.
Sullivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jonson tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
Jonson tries to stall but Sullivan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan.
Jonson can't break the clinch.
Sullivan keeps control of Jonson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jonson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jonson fails to pull guard.
Kenneth Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Jonson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sullivan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Jonson moved out of range.
Jonson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Kenneth Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonson dives in and grabs Sullivan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes down on Jonson's head and hops out.
Jonson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jonson looks winded!
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Jonson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan lands the left hand.
Jonson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jonson counters with a body kick that stops Sullivan in his tracks momentarily.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Sullivan as Jonson shoots in.
Kenneth Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sullivan moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch but Jonson keeps him there for the moment.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan tries to circle away but Jonson has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan digs a right hand into Jonson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jonson's gas tank.
Jonson has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonson is looking to control Sullivan's arms but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jonson has his back to the cage.
Jonson tries to circle away but Sullivan has him pinned against the cage.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sullivan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jonson's head.
Jonson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Jonson is rocked!
Sullivan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jonson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sullivan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jonson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Sullivan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Laplaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnet The Punching Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Laplaglia
vs
The Punching Machine

170 cm
20
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Laplaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnet The Punching Machine!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laplaglia has managed to clinch.
Laplaglia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Magnet The Punching Machine has been cut.
Laplaglia blocks an elbow strike from The Punching Machine.
The Punching Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Laplaglia is blocking nicely.
Laplaglia connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Punching Machine's face.
A short right from Laplaglia on the inside.
Laplaglia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laplaglia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Punching Machine lands a right hand.
Laplaglia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laplaglia misses with some punches.
Laplaglia looking to throw knees to the head but The Punching Machine is blocking nicely.
The Punching Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Laplaglia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Punching Machine can't get the takedown.
The Punching Machine can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laplaglia swings wildly with an uppercut but The Punching Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laplaglia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Punching Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Derek Laplaglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnet The Punching Machine.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but The Punching Machine blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punching Machine is working for takedown but Laplaglia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laplaglia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Punching Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
The Punching Machine takes a shot to the head.
Laplaglia pushes The Punching Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

The Punching Machine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laplaglia pulls The Punching Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents The Punching Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Punching Machine wants to pass the guard but Laplaglia is keeping the position.

The Punching Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Punching Machine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Punching Machine stops Laplaglia from standing up.
The Punching Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Punching Machine won't allow Laplaglia to get back to his feet.
Laplaglia is trying to hold The Punching Machine in close to prevent damage but The Punching Machine has managed to pass into half guard.
Laplaglia is looking for a sweep. The Punching Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Punching Machine in particular looking to stall.
The Punching Machine passes to side control.
Laplaglia is breathing heavily.
The Punching Machine is looking to take a break and control but Laplaglia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Punching Machine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laplaglia's shoulder. That is not cool.
The Punching Machine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laplaglia struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The Punching Machine trying to control the action but Laplaglia is working from the bottom.
The Punching Machine is putting a hurting on Laplaglia here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Punching Machine landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnet The Punching Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnet The Punching Machine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Punching Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Laplaglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Punching Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laplaglia moves in looking to clinch but The Punching Machine pushes him off.
Laplaglia fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Punching Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Laplaglia.
The Punching Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Punching Machine tries to clinch there but Laplaglia circles away.
The Punching Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Laplaglia.
The Punching Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Laplaglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laplaglia tries to clinch but The Punching Machine moves out of range.
Laplaglia wants to clinch up but The Punching Machine keeps it at a distance.
Laplaglia moves to clinch but The Punching Machine breaks away
and The Punching Machine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Derek Laplaglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Laplaglia moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laplaglia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Punching Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
Laplaglia misses with a punch on the inside.
The Punching Machine is trying to maintain a safe position but Laplaglia gets an underhook and turns The Punching Machine into the cage.
The Punching Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laplaglia scores with a shot to the side of The Punching Machine's head.
The Punching Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Punching Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Laplaglia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laplaglia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Punching Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
The Punching Machine has had enough of the clinch but Laplaglia keeps him there for the moment.
Laplaglia misses with a knee strike.
The Punching Machine wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laplaglia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laplaglia misses with a knee strike.
Laplaglia has a couple of punches blocked by The Punching Machine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia misses with a punch to the body.
Laplaglia lands an elbow inside.
The Punching Machine fails to pull guard.
Derek Laplaglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnet The Punching Machine.
The Punching Machine is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laplaglia.
Laplaglia is struggling to control the position.
Laplaglia lands a hook that snaps the head of The Punching Machine backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Punching Machine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laplaglia is defending well.
The Punching Machine throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Laplaglia.
Laplaglia lands with a light punch inside.
The Punching Machine is looking for a takedown.
Laplaglia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Punching Machines head.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but The Punching Machine blocks it.

The Punching Machine has picked Laplaglia up - he's going for a ride! The Punching Machine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Laplaglia is controlling The Punching Machine's trapped leg to prevent The Punching Machine from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine is trying to control. Laplaglia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Punching Machine stops Laplaglia from getting back to his feet.
The Punching Machine trying to control the action but Laplaglia is working from the bottom.
Laplaglia wants to control but The Punching Machine is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Laplaglia has The Punching Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
The Punching Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Laplaglia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Derek Laplaglia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Laplaglia takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia lands an uppercut.
Laplaglia lands with a left to the head.
Laplaglia lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Punching Machine backwards.
Laplaglia connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Punching Machine's face.
Laplaglia lands an elbow inside.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but The Punching Machine blocks with his arms.
The Punching Machine looking to slow down the pace here.
Laplaglia blocks an elbow strike from The Punching Machine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laplaglia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Punching Machine backwards.
A knee to the head by Laplaglia.

The Punching Machine has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Laplaglia is trying to keep an underhook but The Punching Machine manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Laplaglia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnet The Punching Machine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Laplaglia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laplaglia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laplaglia misses with a wild combination.
Laplaglia falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Punching Machine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

The Punching Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Punching Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Laplaglia keeping full guard, as The Punching Machine tries to pass.
The Punching Machine prevents Laplaglia from getting back to his feet.
The Punching Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
The Punching Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punching Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Laplaglia is retaining full guard.
The Punching Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laplaglia's guard.
The Punching Machine not doing much here.
Laplaglia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Punching Machine on the ground.
The Punching Machine drops an elbow to the side of Laplaglia's head.
Laplaglia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laplaglia tries to get out of the position.
The Punching Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laplaglia is refusing to be controlled, as The Punching Machine sits in half guard.
The Punching Machine is looking to advance position but Laplaglia won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laplaglia defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Punching Machine trying to pass the guard but Laplaglia defending well.
The Punching Machine is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laplaglia reverses the position - he's now on top in The Punching Machine's guard.
The Punching Machine wants to stand but Laplaglia is controlling the position.
Laplaglia trying to control but The Punching Machine is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derek Laplaglia.
Laplaglia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laplaglia tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Punching Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Punching Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laplaglia wants to clinch.
Laplaglia misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Punching Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laplaglia doesn't manage to clinch there - The Punching Machine circles away.
Laplaglia misses with a few strikes there.
The Punching Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laplaglia, right into the meat.

Laplaglia rushes The Punching Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Laplaglia.
The Punching Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laplaglia lands a nice uppercut.
Laplaglia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laplaglia misses with a knee to the head.
Laplaglia misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnet The Punching Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Punching Machine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Derek Laplaglia!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Magnet The Punching Machine!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Derek Laplaglia!

Derek Laplaglia wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ghena Ghencik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ghencik
vs
Cylo

185 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ghena Ghencik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Cylo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ghencik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cylo, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Ghencik to work.

Ghencik breaks from the clinch.

Ghencik has managed to clinch.

Ghencik breaks from the clinch.
Ghencik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ghencik fails to land the takedown.
Cylo misses with a looping right.

Ghencik closes the distance and clinches.
Ghencik looking for a takedown.

Ghencik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghencik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ghena Ghencik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cylo slips a jab and a cross from Ghencik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghencik lands a jab to Cylo's midsection.

Ghencik gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ghencik jumps guard and drags Cylo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ghencik is adopting a defensive guard.
Ghencik is trying to keep Cylo in close.
Ghencik throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ghencik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cylo looking to pass the guard.
Ghencik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cylo tries to stand but Ghencik is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ghena Ghencik wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cylo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghencik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghena Ghencik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Cylo misses.
Ghencik tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghencik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cylo with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghencik moves out of range as Cylo strikes.
Ghencik walks into a jab.

Ghencik is rocked!
Ghencik slips a straight right by Cylo.
Oh Ghencik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghencik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghencik seems to have got his legs back now.
Ghencik misses with a jab to the body
and Cylo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghencik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cylo.
Cylo stuffs the takedown.
Ghencik is breathing heavily.
Ghencik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cylo throws out the jab.
Cylo misses the jab.

Oooooh!!! Cylo has knocked Ghencik down with a huge combo! Cylo steps away and waves a wobbly Ghencik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cylo pounces like a tiger and cracks Ghencik with a vicious hook! Ghencik is down but not out! Cylo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Cylo!
An out of breath Adam Cylo 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
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Ambush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermes Youngblud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ambush
vs
Youngblud

168 cm
20
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

TGC WEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Ambush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hermes Youngblud!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambush shoots in but Youngblud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Youngblud.
Ambush with a poor takedown
and Youngblud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Youngblud lands a right hook to the body.

Ambush drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ambush working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ambush working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Youngblud tries to buck Ambush off but Ambush is having none of it.
Ambush working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambush lands a few punches from side control.
Youngblud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Youngblud on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ambush lands a decent elbow from side control.

Youngblud is rocked!
Ambush lands a few punches from side control.
Youngblud is still in real trouble! Can Ambush finish him?
A big shot lands for Ambush! That's hurt Youngblud! Will he recover? Ambush fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Ambush!
Dean Ambush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Foster
vs
Wallace

200 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wallace counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Foster!
Foster can't escape the position.
Wallace lands with some strikes.

Foster is rocked!

It looks like Steven Foster has been cut.
Wallace softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Foster is out cold! Wallace jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wallace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ecurb Bliss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Sub me son. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barbosa
vs
Bliss

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecurb Bliss!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bliss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bliss is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Bliss is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.

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

Bliss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.
Bliss trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bliss distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bliss is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bliss passes into half guard.

Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bliss is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bliss lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbosa hang on?
Bliss lands a nice shot to the head.
Barbosa can't escape the position.
Bliss has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barbosa's face.
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bliss looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Barbosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bliss.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bliss landing strikes from the mount.
Barbosa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Barbosa stands up and waves to Bliss to follow him.
Bliss dives in and grabs Barbosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes down on Bliss's head and hops out.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ecurb Bliss.
Barbosa looks for a takedown but Bliss sprawls well.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bliss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bliss throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.

Bliss shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bliss tries to move to mount but Barbosa blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa looking for a sweep but Bliss has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Barbosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bliss controlling the position easily from mount.
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Bliss maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bliss looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Bliss stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa has his takedown stuffed

and Bliss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bliss.
Bliss stalling the fight.
Bliss tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bliss is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Bliss into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barbosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ecurb Bliss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Barbosa checks a low kick from Bliss.

Barbosa dives in and scores a takedown into Bliss's guard.
Ecurb Bliss has got the better of the ground game so far.

Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bliss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Bliss sees coming a mile off.

Bliss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barbosa is trying to defend but Bliss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bliss content to control rather than advance.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Bliss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bliss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbosa's head.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Bliss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Bliss connects with a nice short shot to Barbosa's temple.

Bliss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bliss pulls his head out easily.

Bliss wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Bliss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bliss pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Bliss has control of the leg.

Bliss stands up and beckons Barbosa to join him on the feet.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Bliss shows good takedown defense.
Bliss fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bliss sprawls well. Bliss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bliss tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Bliss moved out of range.
Bliss lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bliss as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Bliss lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bliss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bliss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
Bliss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Bliss is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bliss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bliss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Bliss.
Bliss tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bliss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa stops Bliss from passing to mount.
Bliss postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ecurb Bliss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bliss tightens his grip and picks Barbosa up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbosa manages to land in guard.
Bliss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Barbosa has his feet on Bliss's thighs here. He's pushed Bliss off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bliss screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JJ Jamerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kat Sparkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jamerson
vs
Sparkles

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

157 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Jamerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kat Sparkles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparkles shoots for a takedown but Jamerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jamerson lands a head shot.
Jamerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparkles.
Sparkles shoots in but Jamerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JJ Jamerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kat Sparkles.
Jamerson sizes up Sparkles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sparkles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparkles somewhat.
Sparkles tries to clinch up but Jamerson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamerson scores with the left hand. Sparkles knows he should have avoided that one.
Jamerson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparkles counters with a solid body kick.
Jamerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparkles is just out of range.
Jamerson misses with a body shot.
Sparkles tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparkles throws a hook but Jamerson blocks it.
Sparkles fails with the takedown.
Sparkles walks into a stiff left hand from Jamerson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparkles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamerson defends it nicely.

Jamerson darts in and clinches Sparkles up against the cage.
Jamerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sparkles wants to stall.
Sparkles wants to get back to striking at distance but Jamerson won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamerson.
Sparkles looks winded!
Jamerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jamerson is leaning against Sparkles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Jamerson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamerson pushes Sparkles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamerson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jamerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jamerson.
Sparkles should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jamerson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamerson.
Jamerson lands a right hand.
Jamerson works on Sparkles's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparkles backwards.
Jamerson scores with a hook to the body.
Jamerson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparkles backwards.
Jamerson lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jamerson as the two fighters clinch.
Jamerson has Sparkles pushed against the cage.
Jamerson is working Sparkles over against the cage.
Good body shot from Jamerson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jamerson.
Jamerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jamerson lands a shot to the body.
Jamerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Jamerson.
Jamerson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamerson cracks Sparkles with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamerson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamerson lands a shot to the body.
Jamerson lands a shot to the body.
Jamerson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamerson.
Jamerson is working Sparkles over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jamerson.
Jamerson is pushing Sparkles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Jamerson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamerson works on Sparkles's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamerson lands a shot to the body.
Jamerson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparkles backwards.
Jamerson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamerson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamerson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sparkles.
Jamerson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jamerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jamerson.
Jamerson pushes Sparkles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Jamerson.
Jamerson avoiding damage.
Jamerson lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Jamerson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jamerson forces Sparkles back against the cage and clinches.
Jamerson lands an uppercut.
Jamerson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamerson works on Sparkles's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Jamerson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sparkles taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamerson.
A nice left hand lands by Jamerson.
Sparkles takes a shot to the head.

Sparkles is rocked!
Jamerson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamerson lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jamerson.
A short body shot lands from Jamerson as the two fighters clinch.
Jamerson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamerson cracks Sparkles with a nice body shot.
Sparkles is breathing heavily.
Jamerson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparkles is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamerson finish him?
A hook to the body from Jamerson.
Sparkles seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamerson pushes Sparkles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamerson presses Sparkles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamerson.
Jamerson pushes Sparkles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamerson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamerson.
Jamerson presses Sparkles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jamerson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamerson lands an uppercut.
Jamerson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamerson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparkless head.

Jamerson drops Sparkles onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sparkles is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jamerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamerson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Jamerson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparkles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamerson pushes Sparkles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparkles can do to turn this around?
Jamerson digs a right hand underneath Sparkles's ribcage. Sparkles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jamerson gets through Sparkles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
JJ Jamerson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jamerson lands a big right hand that drops Sparkles! The killer instinct kicks in and Jamerson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jamerson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ Jamerson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Channing Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hart
vs
Greene

179 cm
20
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Channing Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Greene!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hart dives in and scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene has a closed guard, preventing Hart from standing up.
Greene managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart content to stall in guard here.
Greene looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Channing Hart wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hart has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene prevents Hart from breaking the clinch.
Greene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hart is defending well.
Greene has Hart pressed against the cage, preventing Hart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A frustrated look appears on Hart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hart is trying to push Greene away but Greene has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Greene pulls guard effortlessly.
Hart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hart wants to stand and escape but instead Greene has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Greene looking to sit in guard and control but Hart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Greene working a defensive guard here.
Hart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Greene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart won't allow Greene to get back to his feet.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.

Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene has Hart pulled in close to control his posture.
Hart wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greene sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greene wants to clinch.

Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Hart has him pressed against the cage.
Greene tries to circle away but Hart has him pinned against the cage.
Greene is looking for a takedown.
Hart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Channing Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Hart stalling.
Greene lands a body punch.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene avoiding damage.
Greene trying to control the position but instead, Hart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greene into the cage.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.
Hart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hart pulls guard.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.

Danny Greene has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Greene wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Greene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hart avoids it really well and circles away.
Greene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Greene which made him look bad.

Hart drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hart wants to stand but Greene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Greene content to stall in guard here.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Greene was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Channing Hart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Hart misses with a leg kick.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hart's waist but Hart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hart avoids it really well and circles away.
Greene misses with a kick to the body.
Hart tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hart sprawls well. Hart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Channing Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Hart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Hart slaps away a takedown attempt from Greene, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by Hart.
Hart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greene's half guard.
Hart working over Greene with some ground and pound. Greene looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Hart moves into full mount! Greene won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hart looking for a guillotine from mount but Greene is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart won't let Greene get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Hart has control of Greene's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Greene regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Greene manages to control the position for a moment.
Hart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries to hold on but Hart postures up.
Greene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Greene looks a forlorn figure.
Greene manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Channing Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hart 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Channing Hart!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Danny Greene!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Channing Hart!

Channing Hart wins by split decision!