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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 3590 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 0 p4p, 407 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Tarzan Boy. Coppola has chosen Duality as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Salvatore Coppola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coppola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coppola postures up and lands a big shot to Knox's brow.
Coppola tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Coppola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coppola on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Coppola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Coppola slips an elbow through the middle.
Coppola scoring with punches to the head and body.
 Knox is rocked!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola gets to his feet and stands over Knox, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knox felt that one! Coppola unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knox from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Coppola!
After the big win, Salvatore Coppola made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Miles Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'PIRANHA '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 23522 p4p, 2722 weight class) and Vitor Mesquita (ranked 474 p4p, 298 weight class). Cozad comes to the cage accompanied by Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. Pope Cozad had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Pope Cozad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Cozad is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cozad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Cozad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita content to control rather than advance.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cozad defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is trying to control. Cozad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cozad won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount.
Mesquita trying to work for an americana but Cozad has managed to regain full guard.
Cozad looking to control.
Mesquita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cozad 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.
Cozad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Cozad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita working for a triangle but Cozad defends it easily.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita has his foot on Cozad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cozad works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita pulls Cozad in close to prevent any damage.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to control.
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad is stalling in the full guard.
Cozad wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Mesquita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pope Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Cozad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Cozad to get to half guard.
Cozad is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is controlling Cozad's trapped leg to prevent Cozad from advancing to side control.
Mesquita is looking to control Cozad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita won't allow Cozad to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage.
Mesquita has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cozad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cozad!
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cozad is trying to get an arm triangle but Mesquita is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Cozad shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Cozad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cozad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mesquita!
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cozad is controlling well.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.
Cozad postures up.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesquita is trying to keep Cozad in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cozad 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 Mesquita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cozad seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cozad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cozad's back!
Cozad is really stuck here.
Mesquita 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, Cozad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cozad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cozad for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Cozad to control.
Cozad is trying to escape the mount.
Cozad wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mesquita has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vitor Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 23232 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 517 p4p, 154 weight class). Conforto comes to the cage accompanied by Alabama- Bishop Gunn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kusnemirpow won't allow Conforto to get back to his feet.
Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a leg! Conforto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conforto manages to kick Kusnemirpow off! Kusnemirpow jumps back into Conforto's guard.
Kusnemirpow stops Conforto from standing up.
Kusnemirpow tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Kusnemirpow from controlling successfully.
Conforto is looking to stand up but Kusnemirpow isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kusnemirpow is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kusnemirpow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.
Conforto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conforto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Conforto looks to land a right hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kusnemirpow! But no joy.
Kusnemirpow throws a big shot that misses.
Kusnemirpow moves out of range of the strikes.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conforto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Conforto.
Conforto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conforto wants it to stay on the feet.
Conforto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kusnemirpow under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Conforto misses its intended target.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kusnemirpow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kusnemirpow slips under a jab.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conforto leaves Kusnemirpow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conforto cracks Kusnemirpow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conforto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow shoots in and drives through. Conforto sprawls well.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Conforto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Conforto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kusnemirpow ducks under a wild hook from Conforto.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kusnemirpow slips under a jab.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conforto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Conforto misses with a straight left.
Kusnemirpow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billy Conforto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conforto throws a lazy right hand but Kusnemirpow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow moves out of range of the body kick.
Conforto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conforto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Conforto did well to prevent Kusnemirpow getting side control.
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!
Kusnemirpow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kusnemirpow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conforto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kusnemirpow moves to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Conforto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto's cut.
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.
Kusnemirpow slips under a jab from Conforto.
Conforto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conforto throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
Conforto works over Kusnemirpow's head and body with a nice combination.
Kusnemirpow moves away from the strike by Conforto.
Kusnemirpow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conforto lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto throws an overhand right that lands on Kusnemirpow's shoulder, as Kusnemirpow tries to avoid the shot.
Kusnemirpow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kusnemirpow showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusnemirpow is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto is trying to stand.
Kusnemirpow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conforto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kusnemirpow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kusnemirpow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto tries to buck Kusnemirpow off but he can't manage it.
Conforto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kusnemirpow takes Conforto's back.
Kusnemirpow looking to break Conforto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Conforto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kusnemirpow will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kusnemirpow working for a choke but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow working for the choke.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Kusnemirpow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kusnemirpow is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Conforto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kusnemirpow off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
Sergej Kusnemirpow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fu (ranked 3208 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Adrian Sterling (ranked 332 p4p, 252 weight class). Sterling has chosen Snake by Lil Keed as his entrance music. Tommy Fu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Fu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fu to the mat! Fu manages to get full guard.
Fu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Fu keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sterling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sterling drops back looking for a leg! Fu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fu manages to kick Sterling off! Sterling jumps back into Fu 's guard.
Fu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu is keeping the position for now.
Sterling trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
Sterling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sterling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterling postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterling postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it.
Sterling has gone for a leg lock! Fu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sterling's guard.
Sterling is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fu frees his head nicely. Oh but Sterling has switched to an armbar! Fu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Redman (ranked 2141 p4p, 2451 weight class) and Bobby Morino (ranked 241 p4p, 274 weight class). Redman comes into the arena with Smke a Little Smoke - Eric Church blaring out of the sound system. Bobby Morino is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Morino!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morino misses with an uppercut. Redman saw that one coming.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morino misses with a looping right.
Redman ducks under a wild hook from Morino.
Morino is looking to clinch but Redman is avoiding it.
Redman 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.
Redman throws a hook to the side of Morino's head but Morino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redman doesn't seem bothered though.
Redman slips a straight right by Morino.
Morino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Morino. Those never looked like landing.
Redman blocks a jab.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morino.
Morino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morino duly obliges.
Redman staying out of range there.
Redman connects with a right hand. Morino shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Morino slips under a jab.
Morino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redman. Redman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redman has had enough of the clinch but Morino keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman wants to take the fight to the mat but Morino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Morino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman lands a body shot.
Morino wants to stall.
Morino working aggressively here.
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morino lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morino.
Redman keeps control of Morino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morino works on Redman's body with a couple of short punches.
Morino pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morino misses with some punches.
Morino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morino throws a hook but Redman avoids it easily.
Morino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redman attempts a counter takedown but Morino avoids it well and moves away.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Morino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Redman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Morino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morino wants to control but Redman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morino is trying is best to control the position here.
Morino is looking to control Redman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morino avoid being mounted?
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morino wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morino is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Redman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morino trying to hold on to Redman's head to control him but Redman postures up.
Morino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redman is looking to work some ground and pound but Morino has wrist control.
Redman works over Morino with some ground and pound from guard.
Morino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redman chips away with some ground and pound.
Redman throws a big right hand that misses.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Morino is pulling down on Redman's head to control his posture.
Morino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morino seems keen to control Redman's posture.
Morino is looking to stand up but Redman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morino throws a nice looking combination but Redman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redman is looking to counter punch.
Morino throws a hook to the side of Redman's head but Redman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morino.
Morino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morino misses with a hook. Redman ducked under it nicely.
Morino throws a shot from downtown. Redman moves away and avoids it.
Morino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman looking to score a takedown here. Morino is defending well but Redman drives through and ends up in Morino's guard.
Morino working a defensive guard but Redman passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redman throwing shots but Morino is blocking nicely.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Morino's hands, connecting with Morino's forehead.
Morino trying to control from the bottom.
Redman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morino defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman slips a nice elbow through Morino's hands, connecting with Morino's forehead.
Morino is looking to control Redman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morino avoid being mounted?
Redman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morino wants to get back to his feet.
Morino keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Redman stopping the sweep attempt from Morino.
Redman tries to free his leg and advance position but Morino is retaining full guard.
Redman postures up in Morino's guard and throws a big left but Morino blocks it.
Morino wants to sweep here but Redman controlling him for the moment.
Redman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morino's head.
Morino is trying to control the position but Redman postures up.
Redman wants to pass the guard but Morino is keeping the position.
Redman won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Redman working some strikes from top position.
Redman won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Morino keeping moving, preventing Redman from controlling successfully.
Redman throwing strikes but missing.
Redman trying to control but Morino is working from the bottom.
Redman cracks Morino with a solid left hand.
Redman distracts Morino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman postures up.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Morino controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stu Redman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Redman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morino breaks the clinch.
Morino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
Redman rushes Morino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Morino.
Morino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morino throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morino. Morino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redman clinches up with Morino and pushes him back against the cage.
Redman tries to score a body lock takedown but Morino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman goes for a takedown attempt but Morino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morino misses with a two punch combination.
Redman slips a jab from Morino.
Redman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman blocks a jab.
A big right from Morino misses.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morino.
Morino clobbers Redman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Morino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Redman slips a jab from Morino.
Redman is looking for a counter combo.
Redman shoots in but Morino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morino clobbers Redman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morino tries to sprawl but Redman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morino.
Redman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morino wants to stand up but Redman is controlling him.
Redman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino pulls Redman in close to his closed guard and prevents Redman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Redman is in close to Morino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Morino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redman won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Redman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redman is in close to Morino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Redman postures up in Morino's guard and throws a big left but Morino blocks it.
Morino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Redman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redman throwing strikes but missing.
Redman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morino looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morino holds on and takes a little breather.
Redman stands and throws Morino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morino stops Redman from passing to mount.
Morino can't do much from the bottom here.
Redman landing a few strikes.
Morino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman working the head and body with strikes.
Morino is trying to get back to half guard.
Morino has one of Redman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Morino tries to buck Redman off but Redman is having none of it.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Redman trying to control the position but Morino is working away.
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morino is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman scores with punches from side control.
Redman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Redman working the body and head with strikes.
Morino is not content to let Redman control the position.
Redman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morino tries to escape but Redman is in control.
Redman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morino some visible discomfort.
 Morino is rocked!
An elbow from Redman crashes against the mat.
Morino is still in real trouble! Can Redman finish him?
Redman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Redman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Redman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stu Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Morino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morino is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Redman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Morino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 5763 p4p, 2420 weight class) and Jacob Fuisse (ranked 484 p4p, 270 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Fuisse misses.
Fuisse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinales staying out of range there.
Fuisse misses with a takedown attempt - Pinales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuisse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinales's guard.
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuisse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuisse defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fuisse defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuisse with a nice head shot there.
Fuisse with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuisse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuisse has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Fuisse pushes his legs off easily.
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuisse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Fuisse pushes his legs off easily.
Fuisse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuisse has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.
Pinales is breathing heavily.
Fuisse lands a couple of elbows.
Fuisse lands a couple of elbows.
Fuisse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuisse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuisse is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuisse moves nicely into side control.
Fuisse creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuisse scoring with punches from side control.
Pinales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinales taking a bit of punishment here - Fuisse scoring with strikes.
Fuisse cracks Pinales with a big right hand but Pinales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuisse has hold of Pinales's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pinales tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fuisse cranks the arm and Pinales screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pinales, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jacob Fuisse!
Jacob Fuisse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 2153 p4p, 1593 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 250 p4p, 199 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raleigh St. Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Clair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell lands a nice looking body shot.
St. Clair misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell lands a glancing blow to the side of St. Clair's head.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Clair.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
St. Clair looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for St. Clair.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Clair manages to avoid it.
St. Clair seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St. Clair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St. Clair throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Clair was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but St. Clair is out of range.
St. Clair misses with a hook.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but St. Clair slips the punch.
St. Clair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St. Clair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell jabs St. Clair right on the nose. St. Clair blinks but takes it well.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
St. Clair throws a shot to the body.
McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St. Clair doesn't seem bothered though.
St. Clair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St. Clair scrambles back to his feet.
St. Clair cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
St. Clair slips under a jab.
St. Clair appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from St. Clair.
St. Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from St. Clair with a body shot.
St. Clair attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St. Clair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St. Clair scrambles back to his feet.
St. Clair moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
A quick step to the side and St. Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Clair has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell throws a nice looking combination but St. Clair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and St. Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
St. Clair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Clair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by St. Clair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as St. Clair blocks the low kick.
McDonnell cracks St. Clair with an open hand slap.
McDonnell thumps St. Clair with a low kick.
St. Clair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell digs a good body shot into St. Clair's ribs.
St. Clair scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell moves out of range as St. Clair strikes.
St. Clair takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
St. Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and St. Clair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from St. Clair misses.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell digs a good hook to St. Clair's body.
Nice defenses there by St. Clair.
It looked like St. Clair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell misses with a hook. St. Clair ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends St. Clair's belly button to the back.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St. Clair with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Clair ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
A right-left combo lands from McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell 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.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
St. Clair scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
St. Clair takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
St. Clair tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell throws a nice looking combination but St. Clair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a body punch but St. Clair moves out of range.
St. Clair slips a jab and a cross from McDonnell.
St. Clair misses with a few strikes there.
McDonnell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonnell misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Clair throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St. Clair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
St. Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell stuns St. Clair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by McDonnell as he checks the leg kick.
St. Clair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by McDonnell.
The fighters circling - St. Clair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St. Clair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell slips under a jab from St. Clair.
A jab from St. Clair misses.
McDonnell slips a straight right by St. Clair.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonnell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Clair manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
St. Clair loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
St. Clair motions for McDonnell to come forward. St. Clair throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St. Clair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether St. Clair might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDonnell lands with a right hand.
St. Clair looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St. Clair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
St. Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonnell works St. Clair's body with a nice hook.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into St. Clair's ribs.
St. Clair misses with a looping right.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from St. Clair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from McDonnell misses
and St. Clair counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St. Clair avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
St. Clair slips a jab and a cross from McDonnell.
McDonnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
St. Clair walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. St. Clair moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Clair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonnell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
St. Clair throws a push kick but McDonnell slaps the foot to one side.
St. Clair looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St. Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from St. Clair with a body shot.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but St. Clair moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St. Clair misses with the combination.
McDonnell connects with a jab.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Clair.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
St. Clair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell defending well as St. Clair loads up on a big left hand.
St. Clair looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Clair.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Clair.
McDonnell connects with a high kick.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell throws a hook but St. Clair avoids it easily.
McDonnell swings for the body but St. Clair moves out of range.
St. Clair swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but St. Clair is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St. Clair can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair misses with a double jab.
St. Clair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of St. Clair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonnell throws a right hand that misses
and St. Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St. Clair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St. Clair throws a solid leg kick but McDonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St. Clair.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses St. Clair's sensitive parts.
St. Clair lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonnell blocks the leg kick.
McDonnell throws a fast counter high kick but St. Clair manages to duck under it in time.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. St. Clair moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by St. Clair.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
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!
St. Clair blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Clair misses the target.
St. Clair avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
St. Clair throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Raleigh St. Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell lands with a good body shot.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
St. Clair is looking to counter punch.
McDonnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St. Clair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St. Clair tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonnell catches St. Clair with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell takes a swing at St. Clair's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell avoids a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St. Clair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair slips a jab from McDonnell.
St. Clair fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonnell just manages to avoid it.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
St. Clair wants to slow McDonnell down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
St. Clair throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
McDonnell feints and then cracks St. Clair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St. Clair down.
St. Clair misses the jab.
St. Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Clair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St. Clair stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St. Clair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St. Clair wants to clinch
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Clair throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends St. Clair's belly button to the back.
St. Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
St. Clair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonnell connects with the punch.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. McDonnell catches St. Clair right on the button with a cross.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
Ger McDonnell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reyes (ranked 3023 p4p, 1039 weight class) and Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 328 p4p, 134 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by Zack Hemsey - Vengeance. Rauta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right On- Showcore. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkki Rauta!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
Reyes tries to move into range but Rauta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reyes.
Reyes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reyes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Rauta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reyes is rocked!
Rauta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rauta lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Reyes head around and knocks him out cold! Rauta hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 1407 p4p, 990 weight class) and Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 156 p4p, 113 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aztlan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Aztlan moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aztlan was well out of range.
Aztlan counters with a body kick.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aztlan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Aztlan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Aztlan's ribs.
Aztlan looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Aztlan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan blocks a jab.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aztlan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aztlan throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Aztlan counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Aztlan.
Aztlan slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Aztlan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aztlan lands a big head kick that sends Lancaster tumbling to the mat! Aztlan takes a step backwards and waves Lancaster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lancaster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztlan connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lancaster covering up! Aztlan comes in with a big uppercut and Lancaster goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 1461 p4p, 1712 weight class) and Brandon Hendrix (ranked 182 p4p, 211 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by Mysterium. Brandon Hendrix has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacques Bollomard's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hendrix with a nice calf kick.
Bollomard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab.
Bollomard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Bollomard.
We've been informed that Hendrix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hendrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bollomard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hendrix was covering up waiting for the punch and Bollomard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hendrix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bollomard prevents Hendrix from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard passes into half guard.
Hendrix trying to control here.
Bollomard is working for a kimura but Hendrix is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bollomard.
Bollomard is looking for a kimura here.
Bollomard stops Hendrix from getting back to his feet.
Bollomard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bollomard is trying to control the action in half guard but Hendrix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bollomard throwing shots but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
Bollomard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
Bollomard thows a huge punch but Hendrix dodges it nicely.
Bollomard 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.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
Bollomard is looking to advance position but Hendrix won't allow it.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
Bollomard is pressing down on Hendrix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hendrix is holding on for now.
Hendrix is trying to stand back up but Bollomard is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bollomard moves away from the strike by Hendrix.
Hendrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hendrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendrix is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bollomard has managed to clinch.
Hendrix lands an uppercut.
Hendrix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bollomard has him pressed against the cage.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bollomard blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bollomard.
Bollomard gets control of Hendrix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bollomard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hendrix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hendrix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bollomard, up you get!
Hendrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bollomard's sensitive parts.
Brandon Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws out a leg kick but Bollomard moves out of range and Hendrix only half commits.
Hendrix loads up on a big right hand but Bollomard slips the punch.
Hendrix scores with a nice strike.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Hendrix throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.
Bollomard stuns Hendrix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
Hendrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Bollomard scores with a takedown into Hendrix's guard.
Bollomard stands up over Hendrix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bollomard trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Bollomard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendrix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Hendrix will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hendrix lands with a good body shot.
Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendrix.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hendrix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bollomard.
Hendrix misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hendrix.
A jab from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hendrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a looping right.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a lazy uppercut
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hendrix!
Hendrix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bollomard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Bollomard crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Bollomard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bollomard grinds an elbow into Hendrix's temple.
Hendrix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bollomard.
Bollomard grinds an elbow into Hendrix's temple.
Hendrix gets back to half guard.
Bollomard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendrix defending well though.
Bollomard throwing shots but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix is trying to stand up here but Bollomard is controlling him well.
Bollomard is looking to take a break and control but Hendrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bollomard 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bollomard is looking to stall here but Hendrix recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard stops Hendrix from standing up.
Bollomard slips nicely into half guard.
Bollomard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bollomard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bollomard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Hendrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bollomard.
Hendrix is trying to stand up here but Bollomard is controlling him well.
Bollomard throwing shots but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
Bollomard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bollomard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
Hendrix is positioning himself well to prevent Bollomard advancing to mount.
Hendrix pushes Bollomard off looking to stand but Bollomard dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hendrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bollomard.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendrix trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hendrix misses with a hook. Bollomard ducked under it nicely.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Hendrix is quick to defend against it.
Bollomard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hendrix.
Bollomard swings for the body but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix lands a jab to the head.
Bollomard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hendrix misses with a left hand
and Bollomard counters with a shoot takedown. Hendrix fights it but they end up in guard.
Hendrix manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendrix.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bollomard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendrix misses with a hook
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendrix won't be happy with that.
Bollomard landing a few strikes.
Bollomard lands a few punches from side control.
Bollomard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
Bollomard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bollomard tries to score with some ground and pound. Hendrix controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hendrix is looking for a sweep.
Hendrix is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bollomard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hendrix stops Bollomard from passing to mount.
Bollomard scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.
Bollomard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bollomard tries to move to mount but Hendrix blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but Bollomard is controlling well.
Bollomard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendrix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bollomard.
Bollomard seems to be working for a kimura but Hendrix defends the submission attempt.
Hendrix pushes Bollomard off looking to stand but Bollomard dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bollomard is looking to pass Hendrix's guard but actually Hendrix recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bollomard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Bollomard tries to pass.
Bollomard won't allow Hendrix to get back to his feet.
Bollomard tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendrix is retaining full guard.
Bollomard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hendrix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bollomard, into his guard.
Bollomard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendrix's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacques Bollomard.
I think Bollomard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacques Bollomard!
A very excited looking Jacques Bollomard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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