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MILF 44 Durham VS Zuniga PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Conrad (ranked 3545 p4p, 25023 weight class) and Manny Torres (ranked 227 p4p, 312 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ibrahim Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manny Torres!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres rushes Conrad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Conrad is controlling him.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conrads head.
Conrad misses with a knee strike.
Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but Conrad won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conrad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conrad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Conrad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Conrad scoring with punches from side control.
 Torres is rocked!
 It looks like Manny Torres has been cut.
Conrad has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Conrad shows good takedown defense.
Torres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conrad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Torres.
Conrad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Conrad landing a few strikes.
Torres is still in real trouble! Can Conrad finish him?
Conrad 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Conrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conrad stands up.
A head kick misses from Conrad.
Manny Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conrad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Torres manages to circle out of the way.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conrad defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres is trying to stall.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Conrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres looks winded!
Torres dodges the punch combination from Conrad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Conrad clinches up against the cage.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conrad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conrad misses with a knee strike.
Torres is trying to pull guard but Conrad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conrad stalling in the clinch.
Conrad gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conrad throws an elbow but it misses.
Conrad keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Torres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Conrad has cracked Torres with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Conrad lands another huge swinging hook and Torres tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Torres, before Conrad can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ibrahim Conrad!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gord Downey (ranked 5333 p4p, 4762 weight class) and Rodney Derek (ranked 341 p4p, 316 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gord Downey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodney Derek!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Derek.
Downey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Downey moves out of range of the body kick from Derek.
Derek connects with a looping right hand.
Derek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Downey.
Derek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Downey misses its intended target.
Downey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Downey scores with a takedown into Derek's guard.
Derek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Derek is controlling Downey's posture.
Derek is looking to sweep but instead, Downey has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Downey is taking a breather. Derek 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.
Derek wants to improve his position but Downey is controlling well.
Downey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two 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.
Downey prevents Derek from improving his position.
Derek trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Downey slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Downey is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Derek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodney Derek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downey has closed the distance and engaged Derek in a clinch.
Derek trying to control the position but instead, Downey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Derek into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Downey controlling from the top position.
Derek trying to control the position.
Downey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Derek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Downey won't allow Derek to sweep him here.
Downey stays in close to Derek's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Downey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Derek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Downey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Downey scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Downey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Derek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downey is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Downey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Derek enables Downey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Derek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Derek can do to turn this around?
Downey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Derek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downey works over Derek with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downey slips nicely into half guard.
Downey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downey controlling his opponent.
Derek can't escape the position.
Downey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Derek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Derek working to try and regain half guard.
Downey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Downey prevents Derek from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey avoids the attempt from Derek to control.
Downey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Derek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Downey cracks Derek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Downey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Downey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Downey avoids the attempt from Derek to control.
Downey controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey lands a big shot there that rocks Derek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Downey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Derek working to try and regain half guard.
Downey avoids the attempt from Derek to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Downey with shots to the head and body - Derek looks very uncomfortable down there.
Derek tries to lock up and control but Downey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Derek working to try and regain half guard.
Downey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downey unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Downey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Derek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodney Derek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gord Downey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Derek does it's job there.
Downey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Derek!
Derek is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Downey is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Downey lands a heavy elbow.
Downey controlling the position easily from mount.
Derek wants to hold on but Downey pushes him away.
Derek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Downey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Derek is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey controlling the position easily from mount.
Downey'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.
Derek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Downey looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Derek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Downey controlling the pace for now.
Gord Downey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Downey controlling his opponent.
Downey landing strikes from the mount.
Derek is looking to get to half guard.
Downey controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey raining down shots from the mount!
Downey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Downey avoids the attempt from Derek to control.
Downey controlling his opponent.
Derek is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Downey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Derek for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gord Downey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Downey, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gord Downey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Couture (ranked 3288 p4p, 3578 weight class) and Davis Riley (ranked 216 p4p, 228 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davis Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Riley duly obliges.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riley's head backwards.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Riley moved out of range.
As Couture backs off Riley throws a huge counter combo but Couture manages to avoid it all.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riley throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
Riley slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Nice body punch from Riley.
Riley slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley slips under a jab.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
 Couture is rocked!
Couture dips to his left and cracks Riley with an uppercut!
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
Couture seems to have got his legs back now.
Riley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture wants to take the fight to the mat but Riley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Couture for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riley pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riley is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Couture wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture is nestled in close to Riley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Riley pushes Couture off looking to stand but Couture dives back in and keeps control.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riley has hold of Couture's hands but Couture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture throwing shots but Riley is blocking nicely.
Riley is in trouble now - Couture has advanced to mount!
Couture looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture cracks Riley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley taking shots to the head.
Riley is rocked!
Couture raining down hammerfists from mount.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Couture finish him?
Couture softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Riley is out cold! Couture jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Couture!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Texiera (ranked 3100 p4p, 2812 weight class) and Karl Stienz (ranked 204 p4p, 189 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Texiera!
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, Karl Stienz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texiera with a poor takedown
and Stienz counters by clinching up.
Stienz is pressed up against the cage. Texiera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stienz down to the mat. Stienz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Texiera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stienz pinned against the cage. Stienz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stienz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Texiera defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Texiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stienz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Texiera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Texiera trying to keep a closed guard but Stienz is proving a slippery customer.
Texiera being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texiera pulls Stienz in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texiera keeping moving, preventing Stienz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Texiera keeping full guard, as Stienz tries to pass.
Stienz trying to control the position from guard on top but Texiera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stienz drops back looking for a leg! Texiera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Texiera manages to kick Stienz off! Stienz jumps back into Texiera's guard.
Stienz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stienz dives in and scores a takedown into Texiera's guard.
Texiera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stienz is aware though and is defending well.
Texiera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stienz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Texiera is keeping the position for now.
Texiera has Stienz pulled in close to control his posture.
Stienz trying to control but Texiera is working from the bottom.
Texiera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texiera is trying to control the position but Stienz postures up.
Texiera has his hands on Stienz's head, controlling the position.
Texiera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stienz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stienz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Texiera keeping moving, preventing Stienz from controlling successfully.
Texiera has his foot on Stienz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stienz works his way back into a safe position though.
Stienz trying to control but Texiera is working from the bottom.
Stienz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stienz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Texiera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stienz is defending well. Texiera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stienz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Texiera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Texiera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Matsushima (ranked 2572 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Jackson Parks (ranked 179 p4p, 180 weight class). Jin Matsushima 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jin Matsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Parks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsushima.
Matsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsushima takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsushima lands with a short shot to the head.
Matsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Matsushima.
Matsushima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parks pulls guard successfully.
Parks looking for a sweep. Not yet Parks, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks working a defensive guard here.
Parks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsushima is one step ahead there.
Parks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima stopping the sweep attempt from Parks.
Matsushima wants to stand but Parks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matsushima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matsushima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsushima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Matsushima lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parks thinking.
Parks shoots and misses
and Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Jin Matsushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Parks.
Matsushima gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsushima is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Parks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsushima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsushima connects with the punch.
Matsushima moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike.
Parks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsushima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsushima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parks.
Matsushima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks is working for takedown but Matsushima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Parks's takedown attempt.
Parks looks winded!
Parks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Parks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima tries to keep at a distance but Parks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Parks's takedown attempt.
Matsushima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsushima.
Matsushima pushes Parks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsushima lands a body punch.
Matsushima looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsushima is defending well.
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Matsushima gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsushima.
Matsushima is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima lands with a left to the head.
Matsushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parks is rocked!
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parks is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsushima finish him?
Matsushima lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Parks to his knees! Matsushima keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miami (ranked 2254 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Passion Pacio (ranked 158 p4p, 170 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Miami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Passion Pacio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacio throws a hook but Miami avoids it easily.
Pacio's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pacio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pacio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miami jabs at Pacio's body.
Miami slips a straight right by Pacio.
Miami's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miami scrambles back to his feet.
Miami jabs Pacio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miami throws a right hand that Pacio ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacio also avoids with ease.
A cross from Pacio lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pacio.
Miami is looking to clinch.
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!
Miami misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Pacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miami.
Miami is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miami definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pacio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miami lands a left and a right that send Pacio crashing to the mat, dazed. Miami thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pacio is rocked!
It looks like Passion Pacio has been cut.
Pacio misses with a left hand
and Miami counters with a big right hand! Oh Pacio is in trouble here! Miami follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Miami!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeramiah Pony (ranked 2821 p4p, 2646 weight class) and Kona Kush (ranked 190 p4p, 184 weight class). Jeramiah Pony could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kona Kush's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeramiah Pony!
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, Kona Kush!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush with a hook.
Kush lands a nice hook to Pony's body. Pony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pony doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pony throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kush to counter with a crisp jab.
Kush lands a nice looking body shot.
Kush with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pony shoots in and bounces Kush off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pony connects with a couple of short punches.
Pony trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kush is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pony frees his head nicely. Oh but Kush has switched to an armbar! Pony is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kona Kush!
Our winner, Kona Kush, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Chavez (ranked 1498 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Tyler Elliot (ranked 112 p4p, 144 weight class). Eduardo Chavez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Elliot!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez avoids the head kick by Elliot.
Chavez clinches up with Elliot and pushes him back against the cage.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Elliot drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing that Chavez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Elliot is looking to stand up but Chavez isn't so interested in that idea.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Elliot is keeping the position.
Elliot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Elliot wants to stand but Chavez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot managing to control the position.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Elliot is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chavez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chavez is just content to waste time from the top position. Elliot takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chavez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elliot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez looking to sit in guard and control but Elliot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Chavez trying to control the position.
Elliot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chavez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elliot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Elliot keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Elliot.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Elliot keeps moving.
Elliot keeping full guard, as Chavez tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elliot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Elliot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Elliot.
Eduardo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Elliot lands with a slapping head kick.
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Elliot gets control of Chavez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Elliot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Elliot is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Chavez has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Elliot taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Chavez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Barber (ranked 1645 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Jaylen Stout (ranked 139 p4p, 123 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reynaldo Barber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaylen Stout!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barber scoring well with a low kick there.
Barber throws a head kick that half lands.
Barber connects with a jab.
Barber throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barber. That's going to slow Stout down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Barber lands with a nice body kick.
Stout instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stout.
Barber scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stout jumps into guard, dragging Barber to the mat.
Stout looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barber is defending well. Stout quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barber has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stout celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaylen Stout!
Jaylen Stout thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Landin Durham (ranked 832 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Giancarlo Zuniga (ranked 69 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landin Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giancarlo Zuniga!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuniga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durham fails to pull guard.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zuniga stalls.
Durham fails to pull guard.
Durham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham fails to pull guard.
Zuniga pulls Durham into guard.
Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuniga is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga looking to control.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga is pulling down on Durham's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durham tries to pull guard but Zuniga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zuniga jumps guard but Durham stands there with Zuniga around his waist. Zuniga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durham tries to pull guard but Zuniga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zuniga jumps guard.
Zuniga trying to control the position.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zuniga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga has his hands on Durham's head, controlling the position.
Durham drops back looking for a leg! Zuniga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zuniga manages to kick Durham off! Durham jumps back into Zuniga's guard.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Zuniga looking to control but Durham passes into half guard.
Zuniga wants to control but Durham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham is looking for a kimura but Zuniga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durham to get the leverage.
Zuniga is looking to control Durham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zuniga avoid being mounted?
Durham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuniga wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zuniga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Zuniga takes the fight into the clinch.
Zuniga is struggling to control the position.
Zuniga jumps guard and drags Durham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durham postures up.
Zuniga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham wants to pass the guard but Zuniga is keeping the position.
Zuniga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giancarlo Zuniga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zuniga moves into range and clinches up with Durham.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but Durham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zuniga manages to pull guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Zuniga is pulling down on Durham's head. It's preventing any offense from Durham, at least for the moment.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Zuniga keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga is controlling Durham's posture.
Durham trying to control but Zuniga is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga controlling Durham's posture.
Zuniga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuniga swivels and escapes.
Zuniga moves into the clinch.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durham tries to pull guard but Zuniga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landin Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Zuniga has him pressed against the cage.
Durham jumps guard but Zuniga stands there with Durham around his waist. Durham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durham jumps guard but Zuniga stands there with Durham around his waist. Durham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zuniga just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zuniga looking to control.
Zuniga managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga is trying to keep Durham in close.
Zuniga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham trying to control but Zuniga is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zuniga quickly recovers to half guard.
Zuniga is doing well to control the position and prevent Durham from advancing to side control.
Durham is thwarting Zuniga's attempts to control the position.
Zuniga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durham is thwarting Zuniga's attempts to control the position.
Durham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zuniga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga is refusing to be controlled, as Durham sits in half guard.
Zuniga wants to control but Durham is keeping busy.
Durham trying to mount his opponent but Zuniga defends it.
Durham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zuniga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durham.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuniga manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giancarlo Zuniga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Durham shoots in for a takedown but Zuniga shows good takedown defense.
Landin Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuniga pushes Durham up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuniga decides to pull guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Zuniga keeps moving.
Zuniga managing to control the position.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Zuniga seems keen to control Durham's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuniga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durham 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.
Zuniga trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zuniga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga has his hands on Durham's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Durham swings for the body but Zuniga moves out of range.
Zuniga closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.
Zuniga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durham fails to pull guard.
Zuniga jumps guard.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Zuniga 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.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuniga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuniga wants to improve his position but instead Durham has moved into half guard.
Durham is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuniga is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuniga won't allow Durham to pass to mount.
Zuniga is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuniga is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Durham jumps into side control!
Zuniga can't do much from the bottom here.
Durham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zuniga, who protects the arm well.
Zuniga is looking for a sweep.
Zuniga is trying to control Durham's posture but Durham avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Durham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuniga is trying to control Durham's posture but Durham avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Giancarlo Zuniga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuniga manages to get back to half guard.
Durham is thwarting Zuniga's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giancarlo Zuniga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuniga 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 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giancarlo Zuniga!
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RATING
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