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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blitzkrieg Bop. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Gray! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Durden misses. Gray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Joe Gray has been cut. Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing. Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away. Gray fails with a takedown attempt. Durden tests Gray's chin there with a solid looking shot. Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray 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. Durden wants to stand up but Gray is controlling him. Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gray wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving. Gray wants to stand but Durden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
 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. Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Durden stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken. Durden throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily. Durden loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch. Gray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Durden loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch. Durden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Durden duly obliges.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Durden lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming. Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durden wants it to stay on the feet. Durden lands a nice hook to Gray's body. Gray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Durden misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely. Gray slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Gray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Durden dodges the punch combination from Gray.
Gray shoots in for a double leg but Durden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gray closes the distance and clinches. Gray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durden walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gray is breathing heavily. Durden swinging wildly here.
Gray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durden avoids it really well and circles away. Gray slips a straight right by Durden. Durden scores with a nice strike. Durden thows a left - swing and a miss! Durden stuns Gray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. 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! Gray is looking to clinch. Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gray throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range. Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Durden throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Gray moves into the clinch. Gray tries to pull guard but Durden holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Gray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joe Gray's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A jab from Durden misses. Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
Gray defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand. Durden looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely. Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray. Gray dodges the punch combination from Durden.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gray's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden. Durden throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it. Gray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gray lands with a slapping head kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gray wants to clinch. Gray shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A shot to de liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Durden. Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Durden catches Gray right on the button with a cross. Durden scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gray fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Durden swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durden but Durden pushes him off and we're back to square one. Durden misses with a looping left. Gray slips a jab from Durden. Gray blocks a jab. Durden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch. Durden thuds a left hand into Gray's body. Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Durden cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray moves into the clinch.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Durden misses with the combination.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray. Gray walks into a stiff left hand from Durden. Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
Durden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durden wants it to stay on the feet. Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray. Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden staying out of range there. Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray fails with the takedown. Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Durden throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gray staying out of range there. Joe Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Durden works Gray's body with a nice hook. Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively. Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Durden slaps away a takedown attempt from Gray, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durden tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durden to the ground. Durden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gray slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gray feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
Gray takes the fight into the clinch. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joe Gray's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Gray on that attempt. Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gray somewhat. Gray walks into a straight right hand from Durden. Horrible takedown by Gray or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Durden works Gray's body with a nice hook. Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gray slips a straight right by Durden. Durden throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily. Durden lands with a good body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Durden throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely. Durden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 Gray is rocked!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray. A lazy left from Durden finds it's target. Oh Gray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Durden scores with a jab to the body. Gray takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses. Gray seems to have got his legs back now. Durden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A jab lands there for Durden. A punch lands to the side of Gray 's head but he takes it in his stride. A lazy left from Durden finds it's target. Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A big right from Durden misses. Durden leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Durden misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a single leg into guard. Durden didn't expect that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gray won't allow Durden to sweep him here. Gray pushes down on Durden's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gray trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durden can do anything to dispel that myth. Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Durden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Durden wants to get back to his feet but Gray is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gray throwing strikes but missing. Gray pushes down on Durden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gray is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer. Gray thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Durden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Durden keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyler Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Durden 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fedor Gracie enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Layfield! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Gracie! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Layfield. Gracie works Layfield's body with a nice hook. Layfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Layfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Layfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Layfield's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! 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! Layfield 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. Layfield has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up. Gracie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie wants to stand and escape but instead Layfield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Layfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Layfield wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Layfield looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Layfield wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. Layfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Layfield throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Layfield's attempts to control the action.
Layfield working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Layfield jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Layfield has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
 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. Layfield is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Layfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. Layfield trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Gracie dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Layfield is just out of range. Layfield fails with a takedown attempt. Layfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Layfield looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Layfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Layfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gracie tries to bum rush Layfield with a series of wild strikes but Layfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie lands a big uppercut and Layfield crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Layfield looks OK. Gracie waves Layfield back to his feet!
 Layfield is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Layfield falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Paolo Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Valdez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Valdez! 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, Eugene Paolo Mac! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paolo Mac digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs. Valdez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paolo Mac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Paolo Mac avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Paolo Mac throws a head kick that misses
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Paolo Mac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Paolo Mac is trying to force a seperation but Valdez has the dominant position.
Paolo Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Paolo Mac stuffs the takedown. Paolo Mac throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Paolo Mac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdez. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Valdez shoots in but Paolo Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily. Valdez fails with a takedown attempt. Valdez wants to clinch up but Paolo Mac keeps it at a distance.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A kick lands to the mid section there for Paolo Mac. Paolo Mac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Valdez is breathing heavily. Paolo Mac lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valdez will feel that in the morning. Paolo Mac clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice uppercut lands for Paolo Mac. That snapped Valdez's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paolo Mac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Valdez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Valdez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Paolo Mac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Valdez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Paolo Mac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Valdez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paolo Mac. Paolo Mac obviously looking to wear him down.
Paolo Mac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage! Paolo Mac scores with a kick to the body.
Paolo Mac connects with a high kick. Paolo Mac scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Paolo Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Paolo Mac. Paolo Mac lands a hook that stumbles Valdez back into the cage. Paolo Mac follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Valdez to the canvas! Paolo Mac pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Valdez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eugene Paolo Mac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Megan Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Megan Fox! 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, Thomas Wright! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright feints and as Fox raises his hands in defense, Wright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wright thows a big elbow that misses. Wright with a flurry of punches that miss. Fox is controlling Wright's posture. Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fox's guard. Wright throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely.
Fox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fox wants to get back to full guard. Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time. Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Wright trying to control the position.
Fox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fox has Wright in his guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wright thows a big elbow that misses. Fox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Wright moves into full guard.
Fox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wright keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully. Wright has control of Fox's left arm, preventing Fox from doing any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wright controlling the position. Wright can't keep his opponent in guard - Fox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Wright keeping hold of Fox's head, controlling as best he can. Wright trying to control but Fox postures up.
Wright is staying active underneath Fox, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is working for a submission of some sort.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Fox wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy. Fox is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now. Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fox shoots and misses
so Wright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wright thows a big elbow that misses. Wright postures up.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fox wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment. Fox is pulling down on Wright's head to control his posture. Fox wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment. Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Wright reaches up and holds on to Fox to control the position. Fox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape. Fox avoids the attempt from Wright to control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wright dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wright is trying to control. Fox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Fox is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fox avoid being mounted? Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working. Wright working Fox over with strikes. Wright throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely. Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wright lands strikes from half guard. Fox wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Fox manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wright preventing the sweep. Fox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wright! Fox avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
Fox moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wright has worked his arm free - good work by Wright!
Fox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wright can't do much from the bottom here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well. Wright regains half guard. Wright is staying active underneath Fox, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wright is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Fox is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright is looking to improve his position.
Fox trying to pass the guard but Wright defending well.
Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fox is trying to get back to full guard. Wright is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fox is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard. Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Fox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
Fox working for a choke but Wright is defending well.
Fox working for the choke. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wright takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses. Fox fails with the takedown
and Wright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Fox wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wright is now in half guard. Fox tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg. Fox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright. Wright drops an elbow to the side of Fox's head. Fox works his way to full guard. Good work. Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fox misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown. Fox fights it but they end up in guard. Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wright cracks Fox with a solid left hand. Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright is pushing down on Fox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fox is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fox trying to control but Wright postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wright trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom. Fox trying to control here.
Wright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wright with the ground and pound but Fox uses the opportunity to regain guard. Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wright passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Wright throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely. Fox tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg. Fox is working hard here to advance position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Fox trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head. Fox wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! BOOM! Wright connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wright looking to finish with strikes here!
Wright avoids the attempt from Fox to control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wright throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wright has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
Wright thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wright throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fox because Wright loaded up on that one. Fox is bucking up trying to escape but Wright cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Fox tries to hold on but Wright postures up. Wright scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fox?
Fox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fox wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away. Wright lands a big shot there that rocks Fox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wright has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wright thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wright working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wright 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and liz succubus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derksen comes to the cage accompanied by Mindless Self Indulgence- Bitches. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Byron Derksen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, liz succubus! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! succubus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
succubus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
succubus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Byron Derksen has been cut. succubus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Derksen moves in looking to clinch but succubus pushes him off. Derksen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by succubus. succubus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Derksen. A right-left combo lands from Derksen. Derksen moves out of range of the body kick. succubus misses with a head kick.
succubus throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily. succubus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Derksen tries to clinch but succubus moves out of range. Derksen moves out of range of the body kick from succubus.
Derksen scores with a three punch combo!
Derksen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Derksen is looking to take a break and control but succubus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Derksen throws a strike but succubus avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Derksen wants to pass the guard but succubus is keeping the position. Derksen throwing strikes but missing. Derksen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
succubus is working an open guard so Derksen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Derksen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches succubus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Derksen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. succubus dodges the ground and pound from Derksen.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Derksen misses with the ground and pound.
Derksen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Derksen working the head with strikes. succubus defending against the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on succubus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Derksen throwing strikes but succubus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Derksen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but succubus has just dragged him back down to the mat. succubus wants to stand but Derksen is controlling his arm. succubus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Derksen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Derksen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Derksen closes the distance and clinches up with succubus, looking for a takedown. Derksen pushes succubus against the cage but succubus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Derksen is defended easily by succubus. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Derksen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Derksen is looking to clinch but succubus is avoiding it.
succubus throws a head kick but Derksen moves out of range.
succubus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Derksen throws a right and a left that both miss. Derksen misses with a body shot.
succubus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
 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. Derksen misses with the combination.
succubus thumps Derksen with a low kick. Derksen wants to clinch. succubus is looking to slow Derksen down with leg kicks. Derksen is breathing heavily. succubus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Derksen moves out of range as succubus throws a body kick.
Derksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Derksen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Derksen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in succubus's guard. Derksen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. succubus is keeping the position for now. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Derksen throwing strikes from guard but succubus blocks nicely. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Byron Derksen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Byron Derksen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
succubus scores with a spinning back kick! succubus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derksen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Derksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but succubus keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. succubus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Derksen. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if succubus can do anything to dispel that myth. Derksen is keen to just control but succubus is a slippery customer. succubus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Derksen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Derksen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Derksen tries to pass the half guard into mount. succubus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. succubus trying to control here.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. succubus throws a head kick that half lands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for succubus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Derksen is looking to clinch. succubus throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily. A head kick from succubus lands but Derksen takes it in his stride. liz succubus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Derksen wants to clinch. succubus throws a body kick that misses. Derksen avoids the head kick by succubus.
Derksen tries to clinch up but succubus circles away and keeps his distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Derksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Derksen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Derksen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Derksen throws a nice looking combination but succubus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Derksen lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Derksen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but succubus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
succubus gets caught flat footed, as Derksen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Derksen wants to control from the top but succubus keeps moving. Derksen tries to free his leg and advance position but succubus is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derksen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Derksen wants to pass the guard but succubus is keeping the position. succubus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Derksen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. succubus controls Derksen momentarily but Derksen frees himself.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Derksen throws a big right hand that misses. Derksen throws a strike but succubus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. succubus works a leg free and moves into half guard. succubus is thwarting Derksen's attempts to control the position. Derksen 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. Derksen works his way to full guard. Good work. Derksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. succubus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. succubus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Derksen wants to sweep here but succubus controlling him for the moment. Derksen pulls succubus in to control the position. Derksen wants to sweep here but succubus controlling him for the moment.
 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. succubus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Derksen is keeping the position for now. Derksen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Derksen trying to control but succubus is having none of it. succubus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Derksen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. succubus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Derksen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
liz succubus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Byron Derksen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Derksen has managed to clinch.
 It looks like liz succubus has been cut. A shot in the inside from Derksen.
Derksen has hold of one of succubus's legs. succubus is fighting the takedown attempt but Derksen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Derksen is looking to advance position but succubus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Derksen tries to hold on but succubus pushes him away. Derksen is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Derksen is desperately trying to improve his position but succubus has a good base and remains in mount. Derksen regains half guard.
Derksen pushes succubus off and gets back to his feet. succubus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
succubus lands a head kick. Derksen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Derksen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Derksen throws a right and a left that succubus avoids nicely. Derksen avoids the head kick by succubus.
succubus swats away the attempt to clinch by Derksen.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Derksen. succubus does a little dance to reset his feet. succubus misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for succubus.
Derksen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has succubus pinned against the cage. succubus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. succubus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Derksen avoids the head kick by succubus.
succubus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
succubus swats away the attempt to clinch by Derksen. Derksen blocks a head kick by succubus.
Derksen tries to clinch but succubus moves out of range. Derksen fails in his attempt to clinch. succubus throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily. liz succubus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
 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.
Derksen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Derksen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Derksen raining down shots from the mount!
 That has opened up liz succubus's cut even more. succubus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Derksen looking to finish with strikes here!
Derksen looking to control but succubus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Derksen throwing strikes here but succubus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Derksen lands a heavy elbow.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Derksen breaks from succubus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Derksen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now succubus is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. succubus tries to free his leg and advance position but Derksen is retaining full guard. Derksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from succubus. Derksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Derksen pushes succubus off and scrambles back to his feet.
succubus keeps Derksen at a distance using the push kick. Derksen avoids the head kick by succubus.
succubus lands with a slapping head kick.
 Byron Derksen's cut is getting worse.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. succubus throws a head kick that misses. succubus throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from succubus. Derksen moves in looking to clinch but succubus pushes him off. A head kick from succubus lands but Derksen takes it in his stride. succubus throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily. succubus misses with a head kick.
succubus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Derksen.
 Byron Derksen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. succubus tries a head kick but it misses.
Derksen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. succubus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. succubus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Derksen wants to clinch up but succubus keeps it at a distance. Derksen avoids the head kick by succubus.
And that's the end of the fight! liz succubus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think succubus 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... liz succubus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Beurling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beurling kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sex Pistols - Bodies. Costa has chosen Stratovarius - Dreamweaver as his entrance music. 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Beurling! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Costa! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Beurling circles away.
Beurling misses with a body punch
and Costa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beurling's knee momentarily. Beurling misses with a straight right. Beurling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Costa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Beurling misses with a head kick.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beurling.
Beurling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa throws a body kick that misses. Costa misses with a body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Costa throws a head kick but Beurling moves out of range.
Beurling misses with a kick to the body
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beurling won't be happy with that. Beurling tries to bench press Costa off him but Costa keeps the position. Costa trying to control the position but Beurling is working away. Beurling struggling a bit here. Beurling tries to get back to half guard but can't. Costa wants to control but Beurling is keeping him busy.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Costa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Costa working the ground and pound from side control. Costa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Costa scoring with punches from side control. Beurling tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Beurling is working hard here to advance position. Beurling gets back to half guard. Costa wants to take a breather but Beurling is having none of it. Beurling is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Beurling is not content to let Costa control the position. Beurling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Costa.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Beurling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Beurling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Beurling misses with a body punch
and Beurling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa thows a body shot but no joy. Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beurling. Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Beurling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beurling motions for Costa to come forward. Beurling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Costa 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.
Beurling lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Costa misses with a kick to the body and Beurling counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Beurling misses with a looping right. Beurling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa tries to clinch but Beurling is having none of it. Beurling scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Beurling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beurling tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance. Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beurling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Beurling throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily. Costa is looking to clinch but Beurling is avoiding it.
Beurling throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa. Beurling tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Beurling gets full guard. Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Beurling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Costa throws a big right hand that misses. Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Beurling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Beurling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Costa distracts Beurling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Beurling wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment. Costa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Beurling throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Beurling wants to control the position but Costa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Costa lands strikes from half guard. Beurling punching from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Beurling gets full guard. Beurling keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. Beurling wants to control the position but Costa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Costa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Beurling. Costa throws an elbow but Beurling slips to the side and avoids it well. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Beurling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa. Beurling drops his hands momentarily and Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Beurling looks to throw the jab but Costa is out of range. Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beurling throws out the jab. Beurling misses with a straight right. Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Beurling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Costa throws a hook but Beurling blocks it. Beurling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Costa wants to clinch but Beurling slips to the side and Beurling counters with a left and a right that stings Costa.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Costa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Beurling misses with a looping left. Costa lands a nice looking body kick. George Beurling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Beurling misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely. Costa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beurling's head. Beurling tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Costa throws a jab when Beurling was well out of range. Costa connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Beurling! He's out on his feet! Costa rushes in and drops Beurling with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jose Costa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire. 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Ross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Query! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Query shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Query's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Query. Query misses with an uppercut. Query misses with a straight left. Ross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Query throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Ross scores a takedown into full mount! Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Query is looking to escape. Ross is really struggling to control Query but he's trying to hold on to the position. Ross landing strikes from the mount and Query is in trouble!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ross lands a big elbow. Query avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
Query really wants to buck Ross off and get back to his feet. Ross thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Query trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Ross. Ross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Query wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ross thowing shots but they're missing. Ross 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. Ross thowing shots but they're missing. Query takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Query is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action. A nice elbow there by Ross.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross wants to control the pace but Query is squirming around nicely. Query is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Ross landing strikes, looking to finish! Query is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ross wants to control the pace but Query is squirming around nicely. Ross content just to control the position here. Query wants to try and get back to his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ross controlling from mount. Ross lands with some strikes. Ross with a couple of short strikes. Query really wants to buck Ross off and get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ross lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ross lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ross dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Query. Query misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Query counters with a lovely shot to the body. Query scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Query pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt and Query counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Query shoots in but no luck this time. Ross has his takedown stuffed and Query connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him. Query is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Ross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ross wants to control but Query is keeping him busy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ross trying to control from Query's half guard. Query has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Ross trying to control but Query is working from the bottom. Ross sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Query's guard. Query is trying to stand up here but Ross is controlling him well.
 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. Ross slows the pace down in half guard. Ross is keen to just control but Query is a slippery customer. Query wants to get back to his feet. Ross seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ross wants to advance to full mount but Query doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Shane Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ross wants to control from the top but Query keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Query wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him. Ross trying to control but Query is working from the bottom. Query working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Query wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him. Ross wants to control from the top but Query keeps moving.
 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.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A shot to the body from Ross misses and Query counters with a stiff right hand. Query takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Query misses the body punch and Ross counters with a left to the body. Query looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range. Ross lands a jab to Query's midsection. Query is breathing heavily. Ross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Query manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Query wants to stand and escape but Ross is having none of it. Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Query is retaining full guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ross dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Query misses with the combination.
Query misses with a two punch combination.
Query looks to throw the jab but Ross is out of range. Query throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ross moves away from the strike by Query. Query slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Query misses with a straight right. Query is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Query falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Query fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Query misses with an uppercut. Ross saw that one coming.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Query has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ross. Query takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Query misses with a takedown attempt and Ross counters with a nice body kick. Ross misses the shot to the body. Nate Query seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ross lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ross lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Query looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely. Ross slips under a jab from Query. Ross shoots and misses
and Query counters with a shoot takedown. Ross fights it but they end up in guard. Ross looking to control.
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Query would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross controls Query momentarily but Query frees himself.
Ross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Query can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Query decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ross, up you get! Query throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Query lands the left hand. Good exchange - Query coming out on top. Query misses with a wild body shot. Ross misses with a body shot.
Ross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Shane Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Query. Query lands a lovely overhand right. Nate Query has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Ross misses. Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Query. Query might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Ross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ross staying out of range there. Query looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range. Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Query.
Shane Ross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Query takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ross cracks Query with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Query throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it. Query has his takedown stuffed
and Ross decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Query's guard. Query will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ross sitting in guard here, content to control. Ross slips nicely into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Query punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Shane Ross showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Ross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to my Nightmare. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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171 lbs
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171 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Grant! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant. Grant moves away from the strike by Hernandez. A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Grant rushes Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hernandez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hernandez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hernandez looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Grant lands a body shot. Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Grant tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow. Grant takes an elbow to the forehead. Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Grant tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grant avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Grant.
Hernandez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Grant lands a shot to the body. Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Grant looking to slow down the pace here. Grant lands a body shot. A shot in the inside from Grant. Grant lands a shot to the body. Hernandez is breathing heavily. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernandez. Grant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hernandez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez. Grant digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice uppercut there from Grant. Grant throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily. Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Hernandez is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Grant tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it. Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Grant lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hernandez - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Grant!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustard has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Parish! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colonel Mustard! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parish swings for the body but Mustard moves out of range.
Parish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parish wants it to stay on the feet. Parish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mustard. Parish throws a hook but Mustard avoids it easily.
Parish shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mustard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Parish lands a couple of digs. Parish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mustard is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Parish 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.
Mustard is looking for a triangle but Parish pushes his legs off easily.
Mustard is trying to hold Parish in close to prevent damage but Parish has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mustard wants to control but Parish passes into side.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Parish tries for a kimura but Mustard is defending well. Mustard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Parish working the ground and pound from side control. You can see the frustration on Mustard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mustard is trying to get back to half guard. Mustard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Mustard tries to roll over but Parish keeps him under control. Mustard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Parish stands up over Mustard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Parish passes Mustard's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mustard trying to hold on to Parish's head to control him but Parish postures up.
Mustard gets back to full guard.
Mustard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Mustard is striking but Parish is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mustard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Parish pushes past his half guard into mount! Mustard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mustard is wriggling around trying to escape.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustard wants to hold on but Parish pushes him away.
Parish is working for a guillotine from mount but Mustard frees his head quite easily.
Mustard is bucking up trying to escape but Parish cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Parish is working for a guillotine from mount but Mustard frees his head quite easily.
Mustard gets back to half guard. Mustard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mustard wants to sweep here but Parish controlling him for the moment. Mustard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parish manages to get himself to full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mustard tries to free his leg and advance position but Parish is retaining full guard. Parish keeping moving, preventing Mustard from controlling successfully. Mustard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parish is keeping the position for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parish is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Parish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mustard is keeping the position for now. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredo Parish dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mustard feints and as Parish raises his hands in defense, Mustard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Parish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mustard defends well. Mustard passes easily into side control. Nice work. Parish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Parish is looking to reverse the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mustard throws an elbow but Parish slips to the side and avoids it well. Mustard 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.
Mustard looking to control but instead Parish has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Parish wants to get back to full guard. Mustard is trying to control the action in half guard but Parish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mustard ducks under a wild hook from Parish. Parish throws an overhand right that lands on Mustard's shoulder, as Mustard tries to avoid the shot.
 That's two 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. Mustard doesn't succeed with the takedown and Parish counters with a nice uppercut. Parish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustard sees it coming and avoids it easily. Parish misses with a wild combination.
Mustard fails with the takedown
and Parish counters with a takedown into side control. Parish working away. Mustard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Parish tries to get to full guard but Mustard has control of the leg. Parish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mustard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustard prevents Parish from improving his position.
Mustard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mustard. Parish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mustard passes into half guard. Parish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Fredo Parish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
 That's four 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.
Mustard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parish has escaped and now he's on top! Parish looking to pass the guard. Parish landing some decent shots from guard. Parish is in close to Mustard's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredo Parish dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mustard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parish.
Mustard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parish napping and manages to drive through into side control! Parish manages to get back to half guard. Mustard trying to control from half guard but Parish is working away. Parish is pressing down on Mustard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Parish wants to improve his position but instead Mustard has moved into half guard.
Mustard trying to control from Parish's half guard. Parish has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Mustard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Mustard trying to control the position but Parish is working away. Parish regains half guard.
 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. Parish wants to get back to full guard. Mustard is trying to control the action in half guard but Parish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Mustard scoring with strikes to the body and head. Parish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parish looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mustard moves nicely into side control. Parish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fredo Parish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mustard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mustard tries for a kimura but Parish is defending well. Colonel Mustard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mustard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Parish manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Parish tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mustard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mustard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Parish has worked his arm free - good work by Parish!
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parish has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mustard but great work by Parish. Mustard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Parish scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mustard to see if he's OK. Parish working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mustard is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Parish lands a few punches from side control.
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 Fredo Parish. Well Parish has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredo Parish!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jealous jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Hernandez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Hernandez! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, jealous jarvae! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez looks to land a right hand but jarvae moved out of range. jarvae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hernandez throws a series of punches but jarvae avoids them all with ease. Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head. Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. jarvae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts. Hernandez lunges at jarvae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by jarvae's hand. Hernandez moves out of range as jarvae throws a body kick.
jarvae looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez throws a hook but jarvae avoids it easily. Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Hernandez. jarvae closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. jarvae pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez moves out of range as jarvae throws a body kick.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through jarvae's defenses. Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. jarvae sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dan Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hernandez throws a hook but jarvae blocks it. Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head. jarvae dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
jarvae slips a straight right by Hernandez. Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jarvae looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away. Hernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Hernandez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. jarvae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez. jarvae throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. jarvae scores with a spinning back kick! jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jarvae shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily. Dan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jealous jarvae.
jarvae decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. jarvae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. jarvae prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for jarvae on the ground. Hernandez has his hands clasped together around jarvae's back. He's all about the action. jarvae has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez pushes jarvae off looking to stand but jarvae dives back in and keeps control.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. jarvae cracks the inside of Hernandez's front leg. Hernandez avoids the head kick by jarvae.
jarvae shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one. jarvae thumps Hernandez with a low kick. Hernandez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. jarvae throws a head kick that half lands.
jarvae looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but jarvae persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing. Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
jarvae moves out of range of the strikes. Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by jarvae.
jarvae looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hernandez trying to hold on to jarvae's head to control him but jarvae postures up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. jarvae works his way into full mount! jarvae connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hernandez wants to hold on but jarvae pushes him away. jarvae with shots to the head and body - Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there. jarvae fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
jarvae looking to finish with strikes here!
Hernandez is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hernandez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but jealous jarvae will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by jarvae.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
jarvae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernandez checks it well. jarvae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A big right from Hernandez misses. Hernandez clobbers jarvae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hernandez misses with a hook. Hernandez misses the jab. Hernandez looks to land a right hand but jarvae moved out of range. Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from jarvae.
jarvae throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but jarvae is just out of range. jarvae takes a jab right on the kisser.
jarvae wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs. Jab, jab by Hernandez - just one landing. jarvae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab. jarvae throws a nice outside leg kick. jarvae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but jarvae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. jarvae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by jarvae. Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by jarvae. jarvae takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hernandez throws a hook to the side of jarvae's head but jarvae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. jarvae defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Hernandez misses with a hook. jarvae throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well. Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but jarvae manages to avoid it. jarvae gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed jarvae momentarily.
Dan Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far. Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but jarvae avoids it well. Hernandez throws a jab when jarvae was well out of range. jarvae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but jarvae is out of range. jarvae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
jarvae throws a body kick that misses.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. jarvae tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it. jarvae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hernandez throws the left hand but jarvae avoids the punch easily. jarvae throws and low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily. Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss! jarvae throws a head kick that misses. jarvae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. jarvae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
jarvae slips under a jab from Hernandez. jarvae lands a high kick!
jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. jarvae doesn't seem bothered though. jarvae moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. jarvae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab. Hernandez misses with a hook. jarvae slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
jarvae looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but jarvae persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing. Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right. A jab from Hernandez misses. Hernandez lands a jab to the nose. Hernandez blocks a head kick by jarvae.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hernandez misses with a hook. jarvae ducked under it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. jarvae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy. jarvae doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hernandez dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
jarvae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hernandez. Hernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss! Hernandez misses with a straight left. Good shot there by Hernandez. Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
jarvae is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hernandez throws out a loose jab but jarvae uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target. jarvae lands with a kick to the temple. Hernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hernandez looks to throw the jab but jarvae is out of range. Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss! Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
 That's one minute gone in the round. jarvae fails with the takedown. Hernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. jarvae tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jealous jarvae. jarvae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. jarvae slips under a jab. Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
jarvae avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Good work by Hernandez as he checks the leg kick. jarvae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Hernandez misses. A jab from Hernandez misses. jarvae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from jarvae there as he acknowledges the shot. Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
 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. jarvae scores with a kick to the midsection. Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez swings for the body but jarvae moves out of range.
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab. jarvae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts. Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez thuds his right hand into jarvae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hernandez throws a hook but jarvae avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. jarvae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. jarvae moves away and avoids it. Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. jarvae feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A kick lands to the mid section there for jarvae. jarvae misses with a head kick.
jarvae drives through with a takedown into guard. jarvae prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet. Hernandez is trying to control the position but jarvae postures up. jarvae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard. jarvae slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hernandez tries to buck jarvae off but jarvae is having none of it. jarvae working the ground and pound. jarvae in side control, throwing shots but Hernandez defends. jarvae advances nicely into full mount. Hernandez is looking to improve his position but jarvae isn't that keen on the idea.
jarvae jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hernandez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but jarvae is controlling him well. Hernandez gets back to half guard. Hernandez is trying to stand back up but jarvae is controlling him
jarvae is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily. Hernandez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but jarvae is very close to passing his half guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
jealous jarvae really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hernandez checks a low kick from jarvae. jarvae looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming. Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez connects with a jab. jarvae lands with a thumping leg kick.
jarvae misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target. A punch combination from Hernandez misses. jarvae shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hernandez with a nice cross.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez stalks jarvae and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into jarvae's face. jarvae staggers backwards, shaken. jarvae tries a head kick but it misses.
jarvae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. jarvae is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez. jarvae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. jarvae moves away from the strike by Hernandez. No luck for jarvae with that takedown attempt. Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Nice defenses there by jarvae. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from jarvae. Dan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jealous jarvae.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. jarvae misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hernandez lands with a straight right. jarvae didn't see that one coming. Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but jarvae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. jarvae sees it coming and avoids it easily. jarvae is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
jarvae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. jarvae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hernandez connects with a jab. Hernandez takes a swing at jarvae's ribcage but misses. A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely. No luck for jarvae with that takedown attempt. jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hernandez sizes up jarvae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. jarvae slips under a jab. jarvae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from jarvae there as he acknowledges the shot. Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but jarvae moves out of range and avoids them all easily. jarvae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
jarvae walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez. Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez clobbers jarvae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. jarvae slips a straight right by Hernandez.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a right hand that jarvae ducks under and follows up with a left that jarvae also avoids with ease. jarvae misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand. Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez checks a leg kick. jarvae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hernandez throws a hook to the side of jarvae's head but jarvae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from jarvae. jarvae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hernandez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck jarvae on the side of the head. Hernandez misses with a wild body shot. Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hernandez had his way with jealous jarvae in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hernandez checks a low kick from jarvae. jarvae is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hernandez lunges at jarvae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by jarvae's hand. jarvae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. jarvae with a poor takedown and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps jarvae thinking. Hernandez works jarvae's body with a nice hook. Some bone on bone action there as Hernandez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. jarvae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
jarvae needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there. Hernandez stuns jarvae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hernandez lands a two punch combo.
Hernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. jarvae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. jarvae is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
 That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Hernandez misses. Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez sizes up jarvae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A big left from Hernandez misses. jarvae ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez. Hernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. jarvae fails with the takedown enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab. Dan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jealous jarvae. jarvae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jarvae closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away. Hernandez lands a two punch combo.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Hernandez.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Hernandez. jarvae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez. Hernandez digs a good body shot into jarvae's ribs. Hernandez blocks a head kick by jarvae.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but jarvae moved out of range nicely. Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but jarvae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target. jarvae has a takedown stuffed. Hernandez misses with a body shot
and jarvae counters with a head kick. Jab from Hernandez. Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
jarvae drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but jarvae wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
jarvae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hernandez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, jarvae asserts his dominance and retains side control. Hernandez is looking to reverse the position. Hernandez is working hard here to advance position. Hernandez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hernandez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of jarvae. Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
 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.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jarvae shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernandez is trying to defend but jarvae finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. jarvae is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. jarvae is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position. jarvae is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. jarvae prevents Hernandez from improving his position. jealous jarvae has got the better of the ground game so far. jarvae is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hernandez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hernandez! Dan Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
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