SCC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mestre Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Ruis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Enia - Tema Gladiador. Mestre Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gracie
vs
Ruis

178 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mestre Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Ruis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves out of range as Ruis strikes.
Ruis leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Ruis wants to clinch.
Ruis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mestre Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlo Ruis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ruis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Ruis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ruis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ruis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruis.
Ruis blocks the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ruis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ruis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ruis wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Ruis decides to stand and escape the position.
Ruis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Ruis.
Ruis misses with an uppercut.
Ruis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruis swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Ruis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to strike off his back.
Ruis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruis postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.

Ruis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ruis stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ruis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruis controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ruis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Ruis controlling his opponent.
Carlo Ruis has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Ruis.
Ruis takes Gracie's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.

Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Ruis.
Ruis doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruis dives on top into guard.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruis looking to pass the guard.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ruis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Ruis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Ruis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ruis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruis.
Ruis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ruis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruis manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ruis's guard.
Ruis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Ruis seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Ruis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ruis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.

Ruis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Ruis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie misses with a strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Ruis controls the position.
Gracie misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ruis avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gracie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Ruis looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Ruis misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Ruis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Ruis controls from the top position.
Gracie throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom but Ruis uses the opportunity to take his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ruis controlling the positon.

Despite being in the dominant position, Carlo Ruis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruis swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruis lands with a nice body punch.

Ruis clinches up against the cage.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruis wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and Ruis counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mestre Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ruis stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruis punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.

Ruis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ruis blocks Gracie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Ruis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ruis controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Ruis maintains control.
Mestre Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlo Ruis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Ruis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Ruis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking comes to the cage accompanied by War Machine. Alex Wilson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hosking
vs
Wilson

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Hosking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosking displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Hosking pushes him off.

Hosking is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hosking.
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. Hosking connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Hosking trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Hosking moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that!
Hosking scoring with strikes but Wilson is staying in there.

Hosking goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wilson is on top in guard.

Wilson gets to his feet - Hosking follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hosking jumps into guard, dragging Wilson to the mat.
Wilson trying to control but Hosking is working from the bottom.
Hosking is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Hosking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hosking tries to get out of the position.
Wilson prevents Hosking from getting back to his feet.
Hosking pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hosking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hosking is keeping the position for now.
Hosking might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hosking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Hosking keeps moving.
Wilson looks gassed!

Hosking has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking misses with a series of wild punches.
Hosking scores with a nice right hand.
Hosking cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Hosking checks a leg kick nicely.
Hosking lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hosking. Hosking obviously looking to wear him down.
Hosking lands a really nice looking cross but Wilson seems unphased.

Hosking has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hosking manages to break the clinch.

Hosking decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hosking trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Ground and pound from Hosking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hosking seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hosking working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hosking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hosking.
Hosking keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hosking thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Hosking content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hosking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hosking lands a jab.

Hosking shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hosking was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hosking working the ground and pound effectively.
Hosking lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hosking.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Hosking breaks from Wilson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilson is in a horrible position here. Hosking smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matthew Hosking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking lands a big shot there that rocks Wilson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hosking trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.

Hosking is working for a guillotine from mount but Wilson frees his head quite easily.
Hosking raining down shots from the mount!
Hosking is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hosking lands a big elbow.
Hosking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosking in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hosking unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Wilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hosking working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hosking looking to secure an arm triangle but Wilson defends it well.
Hosking controlling from the full mount.
Hosking raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking lands a big elbow.
Hosking landing strikes, looking to finish!

Hosking working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hosking controlling the position easily from mount.
Hosking is landing with some decent strikes but Wilson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hosking scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wilson?
Hosking landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hosking.
Hosking pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hosking has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.
Hosking lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilson hang on?
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!
Hosking with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hosking cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hosking scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hosking working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Wilson is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosking postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilson looks a forlorn figure.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Hosking finish him?
Hosking trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Hosking dominated that second round.
That's time! Hosking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No joy there for Hosking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hosking counters with a stiff right hand.
Hosking scores with a three punch combo!
Hosking tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hosking.
Wilson tries to clinch

and Hosking counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hosking trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hosking drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilson dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hosking has a closed guard, preventing Wilson from standing up.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson won't allow Hosking to sweep him here.
Hosking doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilson trying to control but Hosking is working from the bottom.
Hosking seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilson preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson being controlled here momentarily.
Hosking wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Hosking is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hosking is retaining full guard.
Hosking is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Hosking just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Hosking has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hosking tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Hosking lands a body punch.

Hosking breaks the clinch.
Wilson with a poor takedown

and Hosking moves into the clinch.
Hosking presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Hosking successfully pulls guard.
Hosking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson won't allow Hosking to get back to his feet.
Hosking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hosking is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Alex Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Hosking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hosking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Hosking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hosking 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Hosking!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terppa Nupikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terppa Nupikka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nupikka
vs
Cosme

193 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terppa Nupikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nupikka dives in and grabs Cosme's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cosme pushes down on Nupikka's head and hops out.
Nupikka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cosme as he avoids it easily.
Terppa Nupikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cosme shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nupikka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nupikka could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Nupikka has his foot on Cosme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosme works his way back into a safe position though.
Nupikka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Nupikka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosme defends it easily.
Nupikka wants to sweep here but Cosme controlling him for the moment.
Cosme tries to free his leg and advance position but Nupikka is retaining full guard.

Cosme 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.

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

Cosme 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cosme is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nupikka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nupikka has escaped and now he's on top!
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Nupikka from controlling successfully.

Cosme is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nupikka has his hands clasped together but Cosme extends an breaks Nupikka's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cosme.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cosme Cosme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Estripador (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.

Alves
vs
Estripador

173 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Estripador!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Estripador shoots in.
Estripador tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estripador.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Estripador.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Estripador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Estripador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves lands an elbow just above Estripador 's eye.

It looks like Jack Estripador has been cut.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves lands a high kick!
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Estripador looks gassed!
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.

Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Estripador's defenses.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Alves instigates a clinch.
Alves has Estripador pushed against the cage.
Estripador is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Estripador takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Alves.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Estripador's defenses.

Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.

Alves clinches up with Estripador and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Estripador avoids the damage to the body.
Estripador tries to score a body lock takedown but Alves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Estripador.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estripador.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thiago Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Alves has closed the distance and engaged Estripador in a clinch.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thiago Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Estripador's defenses.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Estripador's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Estripador on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves cracks the inside of Estripador's front leg.
Alves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Estripador.
Estripador takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Estripador is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alves is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Estripador.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estripador on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow Estripador down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.

Alves drives through and clinches with Estripador against the cage.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Alves takes the fight into the clinch.

Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Estripador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.

Alves gets a clinch.
Alves stalls.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Estripador won't want to take too many of those.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estripador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Alves clinches up against the cage.
Estripador takes an elbow to the temple.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Estripador takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
Estripador takes an elbow to the temple.
Estripador's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alves scores a nice knee to the body.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Estripador avoids it.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Estripador's defenses.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Estripador shrugs off.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estripador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estripador tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estripador, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Estripador on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Estripador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Estripador takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Estripador in his tracks for a moment.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves feints and then cracks Estripador's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Estripador down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.

Alves instigates a clinch.
Alves pressing his opponent against the cage.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Estripador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estripador gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves lands a head shot.
Estripador takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Estripador on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alves lands a head kick!
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Alves moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Estripador's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves leaves Estripador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Estripador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Estripador's front leg but catches the back leg as Estripador tries to avoid it.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves pushes Estripador back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thiago Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Estripador in his tracks for a moment.
Thiago Alves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves is looking to slow Estripador down with leg kicks.
Alves is looking to slow Estripador down with leg kicks.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Estripador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
A head kick from Alves lands but Estripador takes it in his stride.
Alves cracks a nice hook into Estripador's ribs.

Alves rushes Estripador and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Estripador tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Estripador.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Estripador in his tracks for a moment.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves cracks the inside of Estripador's front leg.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves cracks the inside of Estripador's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Alves lands a high kick!

Alves closes the distance and pushes Estripador back into the cage.
Estripador takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Estripador shrugs off.
Alves lands an elbow just above Estripador 's eye.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Estripador's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Estripador wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alves lands an elbow just above Estripador 's eye.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.

Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estripador, pushing him back against the cage.
Estripador tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Estripador chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estripador.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Estripador drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Alves clinches.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Estripador in his tracks for a moment.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Alves.

Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Estripador takes an elbow to the temple.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estripador, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves lands an elbow just above Estripador 's eye.
Alves is trying to maintain a safe position but Estripador gets an underhook and turns Alves into the cage.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Estripador in his tracks for a moment.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Estripador. Estripador gets slowly back to his feet.
Estripador takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Estripador's calf.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Estripador shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Alves.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Estripador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Estripador there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves cracks the inside of Estripador's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estripador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves lands a head kick. Estripador smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Alves drives through and clinches with Estripador against the cage.

Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estripador on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.

Estripador tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Estripador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Estripador takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves scores with a shot to the side of Estripador's head.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alves, as that shot connected.

Alves pushes Estripador up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Estripador's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Estripador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estripador gets slowly back to his feet.
Estripador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Alves clinches with his opponent.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.

Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Estripador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alves lands a head kick. Estripador smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.

Alves darts in and clinches Estripador up against the cage.
Estripador takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Estripador can do to turn this around?

Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.

Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alves has Estripador pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves lands an elbow just above Estripador 's eye.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Estripador is rocked!
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Estripador is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?

Alves breaks the clinch.
Estripador seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Alves pushes Estripador up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Estripador.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Estripador.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Estripador avoids it.
Estripador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alves lands a good knee to the midsection. Estripador won't want to take too many of those.
Estripador on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alves has Estripador pushed against the cage.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Estripador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Alves clinches up with Estripador and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Estripador can't get the takedown.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estripador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Estripador.

Alves rushes Estripador and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Alves.
Estripador avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Estripador.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
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!
Alves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves lands a nice elbow.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Estripador. That did some damage!
Estripador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Estripador persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.

Estripador tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack Estripador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Alves.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Estripador with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow Estripador down.
Alves thumps Estripador with a low kick.

Alves closes the distance and pushes Estripador back into the cage.

Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack Estripador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Estripador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Estripador backwards.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alves lands a nice elbow.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Estripador fails with a takedown attempt.

Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Estripador in his tracks for a moment.
Estripador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves just leaning against Estripador, taking a breather.
Estripador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves feints and then cracks Estripador's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Estripador down.
Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Estripador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Thiago Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves cracks the inside of Estripador's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Alves!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cote
vs
Pollock

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote misses with a two punch combination.
Cote finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pollock connects with a single shot there.
Cote throws a right hand that Pollock ducks under and follows up with a left that Pollock also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Pollock.
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
Cote slaps away a takedown attempt from Pollock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cote swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Cote.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock dodges the punch combination from Cote.
Cote throws a low kick but Pollock avoids it.
Cote swinging wildly here.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cote.
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
Pollock shoots in but no luck this time.
Cote throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cote throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely.
Cote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cote throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Cote misses with a hook.
Pollock tries for a takedown but Cote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Derek Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Pollock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cote misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Cote does no damage.
Cote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Derek Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pollock gets the takedown into side control.
Pollock connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cote some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pollock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pollock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pollock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cote tries to improve position but can't.
Cote wants to get back to his feet but Pollock drags him back down.
Pollock wants to control but Cote is keeping him busy.
Cote is looking to regain half guard here but Pollock keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote can't do much from the bottom here.

Pollock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cote throws a series of punches but Pollock moves out of range.
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Cote throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily.
Cote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cote throws a right hand that Pollock ducks under and follows up with a left that Pollock also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pollock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pollock avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Cote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pollock shoots in and drives through. Cote sprawls well.
Pollock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cote is fending him off so far but Pollock persists. Nope, Cote circles away and we're back to standing.
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Pollock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cote swivels and escapes.
Pollock looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Cote misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pollock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Pollock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pollock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cote, up you get!
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cote.
Cote's corner calls for a 1-2. Cote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cote throws a series of punches but Pollock avoids them all with ease.
Cote slaps away a takedown attempt from Pollock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cote throws a looping overhand right but Pollock ducks down to avoid it.
Pollock tries for a takedown but Cote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote throws a leg kick that misses.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
Cote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pollock slips a jab and a cross from Cote.
Cote tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pollock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Derek Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Pollock.
Cote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cote lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cote scores with a one two! Pollock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cote misses with a head kick.
Cote stuffs the takedown.
Cote walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pollock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cote misses with a hook. Pollock ducked under it nicely.
Pollock avoids the body shot from Cote.
Cote misses with a low kick.
Cote throws a series of punches but Pollock avoids them all with ease.

Pollock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cote gets back to full guard.
Cote is trying to keep Pollock in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pollock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pollock is one step ahead there.
Cote is controlling Pollock's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cote is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pollock throws a strike but Cote rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pollock is pulling down on Cote's head. It's preventing any offense from Cote, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Pollock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pollock fails with a takedown attempt.
Cote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cote is looking to chop away at Pollock's legs.
Derek Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote connects with a right hand. Pollock shakes it off.
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cote connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cote tries a head kick but it misses.

Pollock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Pollock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cote, who protects the arm well.
Pollock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The strikes coming from Pollock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pollock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cote tries to bench press Pollock off him but Pollock keeps the position.
Cote wants to control but Pollock postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pollock has hold of Cote's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cote seems comfortable defending it but Pollock has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cote is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cote is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pollock couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Pollock!