Highland Challenge 43 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Iglesias is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Capone
vs
Iglesias

197 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
225 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Al Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Iglesias!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iglesias moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Capone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iglesias pulls his leg out and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Capone.
Capone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Iglesias gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iglesias can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Iglesias.
Capone has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Iglesias.
Iglesias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iglesias lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Capone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iglesias 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.
Iglesias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iglesias fails to land with a series of punches.
Capone misses with a jab, cross combination.

Iglesias has Capone up against the cage in a clinch.
Capone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capone is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Capone breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capone circles away quickly and effectively.

Iglesias clinches.
Iglesias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iglesias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iglesias is stalling here.
Iglesias stalls.
Iglesias is pressed up against the cage. Capone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iglesias down to the mat. Iglesias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Capone with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone misses with a takedown attempt - Iglesias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Capone has his takedown stuffed
and Iglesias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Capone is breathing heavily.

Iglesias rushes Capone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Iglesias.
Capone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Capone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Iglesias moves into range and clinches up with Capone.
Iglesias stalling against the cage.
Capone is trying to pull guard but Iglesias has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias lands a shot to the body.
Capone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iglesias can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iglesias lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Iglesias has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capone taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Iglesias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iglesias showed some decent athleticism there.
Capone works his way to full guard. Good work.

Iglesias gets to his feet - Capone follows without any prompting.
Capone shoots and misses

and Capone is countered with a crisp right hand from Iglesias that sends him to the canvas! Iglesias follows him to the mat into side control.

It looks like Al Capone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Iglesias has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Iglesias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iglesias just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capone.

Iglesias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iglesias wants to get up but he can't break Capone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is looking to stand up but Iglesias isn't so interested in that idea.
Capone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capone wants to stand and escape but Iglesias is having none of it.

Iglesias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Capone, up you get!

Iglesias clinches up with Capone and pushes him back against the cage.
Iglesias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iglesias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Iglesias working aggressively here.
Capone is trying to pull guard but Iglesias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Iglesias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iglesias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Iglesias has Capone up against the cage in a clinch.
Iglesias blocks a body shot from Capone.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias won't allow it.
Iglesias misses with a body punch.
Iglesias lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Iglesias trying to land knees to the body.
Capone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Iglesias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Capone manages to pull guard.
Capone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Iglesias gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Iglesias clinches up against the cage.
Capone is trying to pull guard but Iglesias has him pressed against the cage.
Capone letting Iglesias take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone stalling.
Iglesias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Capone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iglesias uses from the top position.

Iglesias stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Capone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iglesias as he avoids it easily.
Iglesias punishes Capone's body with a nice straight punch.

Iglesias feints and as Capone raises his hands in defense, Iglesias changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Iglesias stands up from Capone's guard - Iglesias perhaps looking for a knockout.

Iglesias drops Capone with a left right combo! Iglesias follows him down to the ground into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Iglesias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Iglesias closes the distance and clinches.
Capone jumps guard but Iglesias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias holds him up against the cage and eventually Capone drops back down to his feet.
Capone tries to pull guard but Iglesias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iglesias is trying to force a seperation but Capone has the dominant position.

Capone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iglesias moves in looking to clinch but Capone pushes him off.

Iglesias drives through and clinches with Capone against the cage.
Capone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Capone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone with a poor takedown
and Iglesias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Iglesias and Capone goes tumbling to the canvas! Iglesias follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Al Capone's cut is getting worse.

Iglesias stands up and beckons Capone to join him on the feet.

Iglesias closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iglesias.
Capone tries to throw a body punch but Iglesias avoids it by throwing Capone back against the cage.
Capone has Iglesias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Iglesias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iglesias lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iglesias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Capone jumps guard but Iglesias stands there with Capone around his waist. Capone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Capone has Iglesias pressed against the cage, preventing Iglesias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Iglesias is working Capone over against the cage.
Iglesias stalling.

Capone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capone throws a nice looking combination but Iglesias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iglesias unleashes a big counter combination but Capone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iglesias has managed to clinch.
Capone wants a takedown.
Iglesias leaning against his opponent.
Mike Iglesias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Capone breaks from the clinch.

Iglesias closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iglesias.
Capone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iglesias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iglesias is keeping busy.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Iglesias.

Iglesias clinches up against the cage.
Iglesias struggles to land a body shot inside as Capone controls his hands.
Iglesias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capone has him pressed against the cage.
Iglesias looking to throw knees to the head but Capone is blocking nicely.

Capone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iglesias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iglesias catches Capone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mike Iglesias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capone tries to clinch
and Iglesias counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Capone falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Iglesias!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Iglesias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dul Semprul Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sipho Kunene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dul Semprul Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Semprul Killer
vs
Kunene

204 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
280 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dul Semprul Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sipho Kunene!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Kunene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kunene.
Killer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kunene on the side of the head.
Kunene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kunene steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Killer.
Kunene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kunene misses the target.
Kunene throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.

Killer lands a big uppercut and Kunene crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kunene looks OK. Killer waves Kunene back to his feet!

Kunene is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kunene flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kunene is out cold! Killer holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dul Semprul Killer!
A victorious Dul Semprul Killer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycoon One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jinx
vs
One

180 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

199 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Jinx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tycoon One!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jinx misses with a straight right.
Jinx is on the wrong end of a nice combination from One.

It looks like Billy Jinx has been cut.
Jinx misses with a takedown attempt
and One makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jinx jumps guard but One turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jinx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jinx tries a knee to the head but One blocks it.

Jinx drags the fight down to the ground.
One is working Jinx over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
One slips nicely into half guard.

Jinx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
One has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

One is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jinx is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tycoon One!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aj Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Chinyengetere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rousey
vs
Chinyengetere

168 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aj Rousey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Chinyengetere!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinyengetere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Chinyengetere closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Chinyengetere.
Chinyengetere lands an elbow inside that Rousey shrugs off.

It looks like Aj Rousey has been cut.
Chinyengetere lands an elbow that stopped Rousey in his tracks for a moment.

Chinyengetere drops Rousey with a big knee straight up the middle! Rousey is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Rousey is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rousey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chinyengetere but Chinyengetere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Rousey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Chinyengetere moves into the clinch.
Chinyengetere is pushing Rousey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rousey seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice elbow from Chinyengetere.
Chinyengetere connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rousey 's face.
Chinyengetere lands an elbow just above Rousey 's eye.
Rousey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chinyengetere is defending well.
Rousey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Rousey trying to break out of Chinyengetere's Thai clinch. Chinyengetere unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Rousey to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Chinyengetere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Victor Chinyengetere!
A less than humble Victor Chinyengetere misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Coldchain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up. James Coldchain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fredrick
vs
Coldchain

193 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Coldchain!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coldchain has managed to clinch.

Coldchain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coldchain throws a sloppy head kick and Fredrick moves out of range easily.
Fredrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coldchain but Coldchain pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Coldchain closes the distance and clinches.
Fredrick tries a knee to the head but Coldchain blocks it.
Coldchain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredrick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coldchain blocks the elbow strike.

Fredrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coldchain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fredrick is fending him off so far but Coldchain persists. Nope, Fredrick circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldchain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coldchain wants it to stay on the feet.
Coldchain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coldchain 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.

Fredrick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coldchain quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Fredrick wants to pass to mount but Coldchain is defending the position.
Coldchain wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coldchain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fredrick prevents Coldchain from improving his position.

Fredrick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fredrick 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.
Coldchain gets back to full guard.
Coldchain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredrick is one step ahead there.
Coldchain punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fredrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fredrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Coldchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick controlling from the top position.
Fredrick scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrick trying to control but Coldchain is working from the bottom.
Coldchain wants to sweep but no luck.

Coldchain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fredrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coldchain counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Fredrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coldchain throws a poor cross that misses
and Fredrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Coldchain instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coldchain.
Fredrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Coldchain blocks an uppercut.
Fredrick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coldchain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coldchain throws a right hand that Fredrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredrick also avoids with ease.
Fredrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coldchain avoids it really well and circles away.
Coldchain darts in looking for a takedown but Fredrick gets double underhooks and turns Coldchain into the cage.

Coldchain takes the fight into the clinch.

Fredrick pulls guard successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coldchain manages to get himself to full guard.

Fredrick prevents Coldchain from getting back to his feet.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Coldchain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coldchain looking for a sweep. Not yet Coldchain, not yet.

Coldchain scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fredrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coldchain circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coldchain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fredrick defends well and Coldchain ends up having to push Fredrick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Coldchain misses.
Coldchain looks winded!
Coldchain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Coldchain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Coldchain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Coldchain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fredrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coldchain misses with a takedown attempt

and Fredrick counters by clinching up.
Fredrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fredrick gets through Coldchain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Coldchain won't allow it.
Fredrick tries for a takedown but Coldchain manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fredrick manages to pull guard.
Coldchain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coldchain postures up.
Coldchain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Fredrick!
A relieved looking Ronald Fredrick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piston Horiguchi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Frettish
vs
Horiguchi

157 cm
27
142 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

165 cm
26
139 lbs
4 - 1 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Frettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Piston Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frettish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Horiguchi back to the cage. Frettish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Horiguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horiguchi as Frettish tries to tie him up.
Frettish scores with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Frettish.
Frettish blocks a body shot from Horiguchi.
Frettish wants to get back to striking at distance but Horiguchi won't allow it.
Frettish stalling the fight.
Horiguchi just leaning against Frettish, taking a breather.
Frettish dodges an elbow strike from Horiguchi.
A nice left hand lands by Frettish.
Frettish wants to stall.
Horiguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frettish misses with some punches.
Frettish is pushing Horiguchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frettish just leaning against Horiguchi, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frettish lands a hook that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Horiguchi tries a body shot but Frettish blocks it.
Frettish has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Frettish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horiguchi tries to work over Frettish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frettish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Horiguchi - that landed with a thud.
Horiguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Frettish controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Frettish fails to land.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Frettish avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
Frettish has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Frettish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head.
Horiguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Frettish misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frettish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horiguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Frettish avoids the damage to the body.
Frettish is looking to control Horiguchi's arms but Horiguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frettish has his back to the cage.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frettish blocks an uppercut.
Frettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frettish blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Frettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi trying to stall but Frettish improves his position.
Horiguchi scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frettish.
Horiguchi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Frettish.
Frettish wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
Frettish lands a shoulder strike.
Horiguchi is trying to stall.
Frettish avoids the elbow strike from Horiguchi, against the cage.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the side of Frettish's head.
Frettish pushes Horiguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frettish wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
A body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Horiguchi digs a right hand underneath Frettish's ribcage. Frettish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Frettish scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frettish.
Frettish blocks an uppercut.
Horiguchi missing with knees to the body.
Frettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frettish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Horiguchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frettish.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horiguchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Frettish fails to land.
A short left from Frettish.
Frettish effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frettish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frettish.
Frettish throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piston Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Frettish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horiguchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Frettish moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Frettish misses the target.
Horiguchi defending well as Frettish loads up on a big left hand.
Horiguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Frettish off the cage and back into range.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Frettish moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horiguchi tries to land a front kick but Frettish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Frettish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horiguchi cracks Frettish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frettish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Frettish moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Frettish avoids it easily.
Frettish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Frettish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frettish swinging wildly here.
Horiguchi lands a front kick.
Frettish misses with a wild combination.
Frettish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frettish throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that Frettish ducks under and follows up with a left that Frettish also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Frettish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Frettish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Frettish is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi looks to clinch
and Frettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horiguchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frettish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries a low kick but Frettish avoids it.
Frettish blocks a leg kick.
Horiguchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frettish.
Horiguchi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Frettish has Horiguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Horiguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Horiguchi has Frettish pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi has Frettish pressed against the cage, preventing Frettish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Frettish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Frettish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Frettish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horiguchi lands a left hand.
Frettish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frettish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horiguchis head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Horiguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Frettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Frettish prevents a body shot from Horiguchi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frettish looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horiguchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi avoiding damage.
Frettish misses with the head strike.
Frettish slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piston Horiguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Frettish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horiguchi jabs Frettish right on the nose. Frettish blinks but takes it well.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Frettish moves out of range.
Frettish is looking to counter punch.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frettish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Frettish is having none of it.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Frettish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Horiguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi tries to work over Frettish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horiguchi is trying to stall.
Horiguchi throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Horiguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horiguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi effectively controlling the action here.
Horiguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horiguchi is trying to maintain a safe position but Frettish gets an underhook and turns Horiguchi into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Horiguchi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frettish stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frettish.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frettish wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frettish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frettish misses with some punches.
Frettish controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Good body shot from Horiguchi.
Frettish stalling in the clinch.
Frettish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horiguchis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frettish.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Frettish lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horiguchi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Horiguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Frettish controls his hands.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Frettish misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frettish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frettish wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Frettish.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Frettish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horiguchi trying to stall but Frettish improves his position.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frettish blocking some punches.
Piston Horiguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horiguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Ed Frettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Horiguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frettish can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Horiguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horiguchi 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Horiguchi!
An out of breath Piston Horiguchi 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
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sundberg
vs
Alvarado

158 cm
20
138 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

168 cm
20
142 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ove Sundberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarado throws a head kick that misses.
Sundberg takes a swing at Alvarado's ribcage but misses.
Alvarado misses with a head kick.
Alvarado lands with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alvarado has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alvarado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado thumps Sundberg with a low kick.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarado moves away.
Sundberg throws a right and a left that Alvarado avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado walks into a jab.
Sundberg connects with a body shot.
Sundberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarado.
Sundberg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarado misses with the body kick
and Sundberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Sundberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarado thuds his shin into the meat of Sundberg's side.
Sundberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sundberg.

Alvarado is rocked!
A head kick misses from Alvarado.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarado is just out of range.
Sundberg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlvarado.
Alvarado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarado there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Sundberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sundberg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sundberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarado swings widly with a right hand
and Sundberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarado is still on wobbly legs! Can Sundberg finish him?
Sundberg throws a series of punches but Alvarado moves out of range.
And Alvarado responds with a good body kick, but Sundberg manages to step out the way in time.
Alvarado seems to have recovered his senses.
Sundberg looks to land a combination but Alvarado avoids it well.
Alvarado raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sundberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sundberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarado throws a big counter head kick but Sundberg avoids it with no problem.
Alvarado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundberg moves away.
Sundberg with a nice cross.
Sundberg throws a nice looking combination but Alvarado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sundberg moves out of range as Alvarado strikes.
As Alvarado looks to move away, Sundberg throws a big counter combo bu Alvarado just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sundberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sundberg swinging wildly here.
Sundberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sundberg avoids the head kick by Alvarado.
Sundberg digs a good body shot into Alvarado's ribs.
Sundberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sundberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sundberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sundberg throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarado moves away.
Sundberg jabs Alvarado right on the nose. Alvarado blinks but takes it well.
Alvarado avoids the body shot from Sundberg.
Sundberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvarado has time to react.
Sundberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sundberg is looking to counter punch.
Alvarado walks into a straight right hand from Sundberg.
Sundberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ove Sundberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alvarado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sundberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarado manages to avoid it.
Alvarado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sundberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sundberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvarado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sundberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundberg lands a two punch combo.
Sundberg swinging wildly here.
Sundberg lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado looks to land a combination but Sundberg avoids it well.
Sundberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sundberg lands a nice hook to Alvarado's body. Alvarado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ove Sundberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sundberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarado throws a head kick that misses.
Sundberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarado throws a sloppy body shot
and Sundberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sundberg cracks a nice hook into Alvarado's ribs.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarado with the counter takedown but Sundberg avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Sundberg.
Alvarado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Alvarado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sundberg throws a shot to the body.
Sundberg lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarado misses with a kick to the body
letting Sundberg counter with a right hand.
Ove Sundberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sundberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sundberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarado just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundberg misses with a wild combination.
Alvarado throws a fast counter high kick but Sundberg manages to duck under it in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg misses with a two punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Sundberg blocks the low kick.
Sundberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sundberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sundberg throws a right hand that Alvarado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarado also avoids with ease.
Sundberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sundberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Alvarado counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundberg tries to buck Alvarado off but Alvarado is having none of it.
Sundberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarado on the ground.
Alvarado throwing strikes but Sundberg manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Alvarado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sundberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarado keeps working.
Sundberg working away.
Alvarado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ove Sundberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sundberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sundberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sundberg!
Good exchange - Sundberg coming out on top.
Alvarado throws a wild body kick that Sundberg sees coming a mile off.
Sundberg tests Alvarado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Alvarado can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sundberg and Alvarado drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sundberg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ove Sundberg!
Ove Sundberg retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ove Sundberg made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.