The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruna Faria (ranked 5699 p4p, 1490 weight class) and Godefroy Courtial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godefroy Courtial has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruna Faria's chin.

Faria
vs
Courtial

176 cm
22
140
2 - 2 - 0

169 cm
20
142
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruna Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Godefroy Courtial!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria misses with a takedown attempt
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.

Faria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Courtial sneaks out the side door and pushes Faria away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Faria fails with the takedown

and Courtial counters with a nice right hand that sends Faria toppling to the canvas! Faria scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Courtial finish him?!

Faria is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faria bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Courtial comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Faria falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Faria was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godefroy Courtial!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Nurmaputinov (ranked 2255 p4p, 2881 weight class) and Jasper Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasper Harrington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nurmaputinov
vs
Harrington

163 cm
25
130
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
145
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khamzat Nurmaputinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jasper Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Nurmaputinov rushes Harrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nurmaputinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nurmaputinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurmaputinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrington's head.
Nurmaputinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmaputinov works over Harrington with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harrington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nurmaputinov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Harrington.
Harrington gets back to half guard.
Nurmaputinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harrington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmaputinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurmaputinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Harrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Harrington actively working from the bottom here.

Harrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmaputinov pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harrington actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Nurmaputinov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Harrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Harrington looking for submissions off his back.
Harrington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmaputinov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harrington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmaputinov scores with a couple of nice shots.

Harrington is rocked!

Harrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harrington is still in real trouble! Can Nurmaputinov finish him?
Nurmaputinov lands a big elbow - Harrington is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nurmaputinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khamzat Nurmaputinov!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peanut Jones (ranked 3347 p4p, 2248 weight class) and Henry Keaty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Keaty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Keaty

165 cm
27
138
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
143
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peanut Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Keaty!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands the left hand.
Keaty misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keaty misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands an overhand right.

It looks like Henry Keaty has been cut.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Jones.

Keaty gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keaty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keaty is still trying to improve position.

Jones is trying to control Keaty's posture. Keaty takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Jones! Keaty is rotating here... this could be the end... Jones is out! Keaty has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Keaty!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Camille Geiger (ranked 1779 p4p, 3961 weight class) and Mr Mangan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangan has chosen Xie hua piao piao as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Geiger
vs
Mangan

163 cm
20
141
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
140
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Camille Geiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mr Mangan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mangan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mangan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Geiger escapes and throws Mangan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mangan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Geiger controls the position.

Geiger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mangan, who protects the arm well.

Geiger is trying to get an arm triangle but Mangan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangan is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Geiger is trying to get an arm triangle but Mangan is defending well.
Geiger advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Geiger is working for a guillotine from mount but Mangan frees his head quite easily.

Mangan wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Geiger has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Mangan taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Camille Geiger!
The defeated Mr Mangan had this to say: 'Ah thats hot, thats hot'.

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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Cox (ranked 3497 p4p, 1799 weight class) and Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cox
vs
Spar

166 cm
26
141
1 - 3 - 0

155 cm
27
135
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wrestling Spar!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spar scores with a takedown into Cox's guard.
Cox is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spar dives into side control.

The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Spar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cox is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar is staying tight to Cox's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cox!
Spar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cox is looking to escape.

Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can.

Spar wants to finish this one by submission but Cox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spar.
Spar content just to control the position here.

Cox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spar.
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Spar controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Spar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Cox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Spar's arms.

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.

Spar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spar biding his time, controlling Cox.

Spar looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox rolls, trying to escape but Spar keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Spar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Spar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Spar is looking for a kimura here.
Spar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spar has control of Cox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spar on the ground.
Cox is trying to escape the mount but Spar keeps good control and instead manages to take Cox's back.

Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Wrestling Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spar looking for the RNC.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.

Spar is persistently looking for the submission but Cox is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox tries to escape the position.
Spar trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Spar tightening his grip on Cox, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Spar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spar moves away from the strike by Cox.
Cox misses with a hook

and Spar counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard.
Spar postures up.
Spar pushing down on Cox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Spar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spar works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar moves to back control.

Spar looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Cox showing good submission defense here.

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.
Good control from Spar.

Spar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cox for a finish.
Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Spar working for the choke.

Cox showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Spar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cox.

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.

Spar working for the choke.
Cox can't escape the position.
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.

Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!

Wrestling Spar wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Wrestling Spar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Gagnon (ranked 1965 p4p, 3314 weight class) and Bjarne Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gagnon
vs
Hammer

168 cm
27
142
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
27
140
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitch Gagnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bjarne Hammer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in and drives through. Gagnon sprawls well.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer tries to clinch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammer has time to react.

It looks like Bjarne Hammer has been cut.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Gagnon lands the left hand.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gagnon circles away.
Gagnon lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gagnon connects with the punch.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Mitch Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gagnon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Hammer's belly button to the back.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Gagnon sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gagnon, as that shot connected.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Gagnon is avoiding it.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer lunges at Gagnon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gagnon's hand.
Gagnon with a hook.
Gagnon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gagnon leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitch Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gagnon's waist but Gagnon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Gagnon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Gagnon avoids it.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gagnon circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gagnon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammer's head backwards.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon lands a jab.
Gagnon lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Gagnon.
Good shot there by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Gagnon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gagnon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gagnon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammer.
Gagnon misses with a body punch

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch.
Gagnon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammer.
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Gagnon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hammer has Gagnon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gagnon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gagnon prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Gagnon lands with a light punch inside.
Hammer takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gagnon.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gagnon to keep the fight standing.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gagnon to keep the fight standing.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer is working for takedown but Gagnon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hammer pulls guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Gagnon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjarne Hammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gagnon pinned against the cage. Gagnon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer slips a jab from Gagnon.
And Hammer responds with a good body kick, but Gagnon manages to step out the way in time.
Hammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Gagnon cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammer darts in looking for a takedown but Gagnon gets double underhooks and turns Hammer into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitch Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Hammer.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gagnon lands with a right hand.
Mitch Gagnon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagnon swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Gagnon.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gagnon misses its target.
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagnon throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer tries to counter with a clinch but Gagnon shakes him off and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Mitch Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Hammer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gagnon as he avoids it easily.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Hammer dives in and grabs Gagnon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gagnon pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gagnon defends it nicely.
Gagnon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer shoots in and drives through. Gagnon sprawls well.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gagnon scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.

Gagnon moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Gagnon lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Gagnon.
Mitch Gagnon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Gagnon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Gagnon avoiding damage as Hammer throws knees to the body.
Gagnon lands a left hand.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gagnon prevents it.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gagnon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gagnon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gagnon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Gagnon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjarne Hammer's cut.
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!

Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
Hammer thows a leg kick but Gagnon checks it
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Gagnon drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagnon smiles and moves away.
Nice shot by Gagnon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gagnon scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Gagnon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gagnon misses with some punches.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Hammer is trying to stall.
Gagnon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gagnon scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Hammer avoiding damage.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gagnon misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Gagnon lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Gagnon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gagnon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer wants to take the fight to the mat but Gagnon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mitch Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Hammer.
Gagnon tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Gagnon back against the cage.
Gagnon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnon.
Gagnon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gagnon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnon has him pressed against the cage.
Gagnon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammer.
Bjarne Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gagnon tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gagnon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammer or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Gagnon.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Gagnon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon avoids the elbow strike from Hammer, against the cage.
Gagnon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gagnon prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Gagnon lands an uppercut.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Gagnon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon misses with some punches.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Gagnon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Gagnon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gagnon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gagnon lands a right hand.
Gagnon lands with a left to the head.
Gagnon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitch Gagnon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gagnon avoids the elbow strike from Hammer, against the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Gagnon.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Mitch Gagnon!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Mitch Gagnon!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Mitch Gagnon!

Mitch Gagnon wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Faire (ranked 2864 p4p, 2590 weight class) and Jesse Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Faire
vs
Turner

164 cm
27
137
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
135
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Faire!
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, Jesse Turner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faire shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
Faire tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Faire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Faire drags him back down.

Faire swings around for an armbar but Turner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Faire's guard.
Faire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Faire pushes a forearm under Turner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Turner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Faire!
Jesse Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck it'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Barrett (ranked 685 p4p, 6168 weight class) and Davi Sato (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.

Barrett
vs
Sato

166 cm
27
135
7 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
140
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sato staying out of range there.
Barrett with a jab.
Sato misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sato moves away from the strike by Barrett.
Barrett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barrett digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Sato has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato misses with a right hand
and Barrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato slips a jab from Barrett.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sato staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Barrett jumps into guard, dragging Sato to the mat.
Barrett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sato manages to get himself to full guard.

Barrett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Barrett from controlling successfully.
Sato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrett passes Sato's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett passes to full mount!

Sato defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barrett.
Barrett unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett takes Sato's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sato is in trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barrett throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sato defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sato is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett controlling well, preventing Sato from escaping the position.

Sato is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barrett gets his way!
I would not like to be Sato right now.

Barrett tightening his grip on Sato, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Sato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Barrett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sato has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barrett missing with punches from the back.

Barrett tightening his grip on Sato, looking for the choke.
Sato avoids the strikes from Barrett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Barrett 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.

Barrett lands a right hook to the body.
Barrett misses with a straight left.
Barrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato jabs Barrett right on the nose. Barrett blinks but takes it well.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett scores with a punch to the head.
Blake Barrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Sato.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrett doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barrett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Barrett darts in and clinches Sato up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Barrett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sato walks away with a smile on his face. Barrett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrett scores with a hook.
Sato digs a good hook to Barrett's body.
Sato needs to keep his hands up - Barrett had a free shot at his head there.
Sato throws a hook but Barrett blocks it.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sato misses with some punches.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Barrett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sato just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett pushes Sato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head.
Sato misses with some punches.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.

Barrett pulls guard successfully.
Barrett trying to control the position here.
Blake Barrett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrett is on top in guard.

Barrett passes Sato's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sato trying to control from the bottom.
Sato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barrett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sato!
Barrett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barrett looking to finish with strikes here!
Barrett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barrett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barrett 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barrett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sato to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sato shrugs it off.

Barrett is working for a guillotine from mount but Sato frees his head quite easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barrett wants to control the pace but Sato is squirming around nicely.
Barrett unloading with bombs!
Barrett manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sato to take his back!
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!
Barrett is working the ground and pound. Can Sato escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Barrett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from Sato misses.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Barrett lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sato in his tracks.
Barrett lands a glancing blow to the side of Sato's head.
Barrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sato throws out the jab.
Barrett slips a jab from Sato.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
Sato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrett with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Barrett's shoulder, as Barrett tries to avoid the shot.
Barrett misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Barrett lands a really nice looking cross but Sato seems unphased.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
Barrett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrett counters with a nice uppercut.

Barrett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.

Barrett jumps guard and drags Sato to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrett is on top in 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!
Sato keeping moving, preventing Barrett from controlling successfully.
Sato is trying to keep Barrett in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barrett cracks Sato with a solid left hand.
Barrett slips nicely into half guard.
Sato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barrett jumps into side control!

Barrett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sato has escaped the position, nice work there.

Barrett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett advances nicely into full mount.
Barrett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Barrett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sato has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barrett throwing strikes here but Sato is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrett tries to control but Sato wriggling away.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sato can do to turn this around?
Sato avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barrett.
Sato tries to lock up and control but Barrett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sato taking shots to the head.
Barrett controlling his opponent.
Barrett continues to stall.
Barrett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Davi Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake Barrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrett punching from mount but Sato doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrett 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Blake Barrett!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Blake Barrett!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Blake Barrett!

Blake Barrett wins by unanimous decision!
Blake Barrett made sure to mention his sponsor, Sweet Leaf Supplements in his post fight interview.