QFC Tournament 691 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson has chosen Bring IT On as his entrance music. Paul Swanson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Romero
vs
Swanson

179 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogers Romero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Rogers Romero has been cut.
Swanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Romero is rocked!

Romero scores with a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Oh Romero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero advances position into side control!
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Romero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Swanson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Romero controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero moves to back control.

Swanson is trying to roll into a better position but Romero has get a rear naked choke and Swanson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogers Romero !
A very excited looking Rogers Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tex FX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominique Platinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominique Platinum has the eye of the tiger tonight.

FX
vs
Platinum

167 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tex FX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominique Platinum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platinum misses with a body shot.
FX ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Platinum moves away.
Platinum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Platinum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
FX looks to throw the jab but Platinum is out of range.
Platinum is looking to clinch.
FX takes a swing at Platinum's ribcage but misses.
FX misses with a hook.
FX connects with a right hand. Platinum shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Platinum jabs at FX's body.
FX swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FX uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Platinum.
Platinum swings for the body but FX moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platinum slips a jab from FX.
Platinum misses with a right hand
and FX counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Platinum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed FX momentarily.
FX darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Platinum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but FX moves away.
Platinum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by FX.
Platinum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
FX dips to his left and cracks Platinum with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Platinum misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Platinum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Platinum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and FX counters with a nice uppercut.
Platinum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Platinum tries to clinch up.
It looked like FX wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
FX stuns Platinum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Platinum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
FX's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Platinum misses with the head strike.
Platinum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
FX tries a body shot but Platinum blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for FX.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Platinum.
FX lands with a short head shot on the inside.
FX swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FX wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Platinum gets through FX's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Platinum has FX pressed against the cage, preventing FX from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Platinum has a couple of punches blocked by FX.
Platinum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with FX's elbow.
FX pushes Platinum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
FX wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Platinum misses with some punches.
FX goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Platinum throws a head punch that misses.
Platinum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Platinum misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FX stalling.
Platinum swings wildly with an uppercut but FX uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from FX - that landed with a thud.
FX blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Platinum tries to work over FX's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
FX looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by FX.
FX swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Platinum misses with some punches.
FX goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Tex FX will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Platinum misses with a body shot
and FX connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Platinum takes a swing at FX's ribcage but misses.
Platinum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
FX lands a nice shot that snaps Platinum's head back.
Platinum is looking to clinch.
FX lands with an uppercut that bounces Platinum off the cage and back into range.

Platinum has closed the distance and engaged FX in a clinch.
Platinum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Platinum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FX misses with a hook from the clinch.
Platinum blocks a body shot from FX.
Dominique Platinum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
FX tries a body shot but Platinum blocks it.
FX misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FX blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FX tries to break the clinch but Platinum is controlling the position.
Platinum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Platinum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Platinum tries to throw a body punch but FX avoids it by throwing Platinum back against the cage.
Platinum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
FX holding his opponent close, against the cage.
FX blocks an uppercut.
FX misses with a punch to the body.
Platinum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with FX's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platinum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
FX struggles to land a body shot inside as Platinum controls his hands.
Platinum misses with a punch to the body.
FX wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
FX tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FX tries to break the clinch but Platinum is controlling the position.
Platinum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of FX backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FX.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
FX scores with a shot to the side of Platinum's head.
Platinum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Platinum struggles to land a body shot inside as FX controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FX wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Platinum slows down the pace here.
Platinum tries to work over FX's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Platinum blocks a body shot from FX.
FX presses Platinum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
FX wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from FX.
Platinum tries a body shot but FX blocks it.
FX doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
FX misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platinum throws a punch but it's blocked by FX.
Platinum blocks a body shot from FX.
FX is trying to stall.
FX tries to break free but Platinum pushes him back against the cage.
Platinum tries to throw a body punch but FX avoids it by throwing Platinum back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from FX.
FX swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FX lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Platinum lands with a right to the head.
Platinum throws a punch but it's blocked by FX.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tex FX dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Platinum throws a body punch but FX moves out of range.
Dominique Platinum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FX avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Platinum ducks under a wild hook from FX.
FX throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Platinum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FX thows a left - swing and a miss!
FX misses with a body shot.
Platinum takes one to the chin there.
Platinum moves out of range as FX strikes.
FX blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Platinum doesn't manage to clinch there - FX circles away.
FX throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Platinum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Platinum misses with a body shot.
Platinum misses the shot to the body.
FX throwing a counter right hand but Platinum manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FX missing with a left hand there. Platinum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Platinum tries to counter with a clinch but FX shakes him off and moves away.
FX scores with a crisp jab that stopped Platinum in his tracks.
Platinum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but FX moves away.
FX appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Platinum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Platinum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FX was well out of range. Poor timing from Platinum.
Platinum takes a swing at FX's ribcage but misses.
FX lands a nice hook to Platinum's body. Platinum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Platinum digs a good body shot into FX's ribs.
Platinum throws a combination that misses
and FX connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Platinum misses with a shot to the body
and FX counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Platinum thinking.
Platinum misses the shot to the body.
FX is looking to counter punch.
Platinum tries to clinch there but FX circles away.
It looked like FX was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Platinum.
Dominique Platinum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Platinum misses the target.
Platinum lands with a right hand.
Tex FX is winning the standup battle so far.
Platinum tries to clinch but FX moves out of range.
Platinum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and FX cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FX circles away from the clinch attempt.
FX is looking to counter punch.
Platinum lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Platinum misses
and FX connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
FX defending well as Platinum loads up on a big left hand.
FX lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platinum moves out of range as FX strikes.
Tex FX is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Platinum looks to score with a jab to the body but FX is just out of range.
Platinum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FX was well out of range. Poor timing from Platinum.
Platinum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FX.
FX ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Platinum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Platinum just misses with a punch to the body.
FX was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Platinum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down FX rather than just go for the knockout.
Platinum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
FX keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Platinum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FX was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Platinum takes a swing at FX's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platinum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Platinum blocks a jab.
FX sets himself, and Platinum steps forward looking for the clinch! FX avoids it this time.
Platinum misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Platinum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
FX digs a good hook to Platinum's body.
Nice jab there from FX.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FX on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Platinum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and FX connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Platinum scrambles back to his feet.
Platinum misses the body punch
and FX counters with a stiff right hand.
FX lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
FX lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Platinum at a distance.
Platinum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Platinum misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from FX misses its target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tex FX!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Tex FX!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tex FX!

Tex FX wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sew Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sew Hong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hong
vs
Norifumi Akiyama

157 cm
18
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sew Hong !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norifumi Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hong tries to keep at a distance but Akiyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Hong is trying to push Akiyama away but Akiyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akiyama has Hong pushed against the cage.
Akiyama scores with a knee to the head.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Akiyama has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Akiyama to work.
Hong takes an elbow to the temple.
Akiyama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hong 's defenses.
Hong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Hong drags the fight down to the ground.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akiyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akiyama!

Hong has control of Akiyama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Akiyama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akiyama is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hong wants to control the pace but Akiyama is squirming around nicely.
Akiyama tries to buck Hong off but he can't manage it.

Hong is working for a guillotine from mount but Akiyama frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Akiyama is trying to stand.
Akiyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hong . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hong has isolated one of Akiyama's arms. Akiyama looking to fight him off but Hong twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sew Hong !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tillman Greeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Ovine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tillman Greeves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Greeves
vs
Ovine

165 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tillman Greeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Ovine!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ovine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greeves throws an overhand right that lands on Ovine's shoulder, as Ovine tries to avoid the shot.

Ovine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greeves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greeves tries to improve position but can't.
Ovine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Greeves is looking to regain half guard here but Ovine keeps moving and retains side control.
Greeves manages to get back to half guard.
Greeves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ovine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greeves is looking for a sweep. Ovine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ovine moves nicely into side control.
Greeves is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ovine is putting a hurting on Greeves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ovine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greeves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ovine's best efforts.
Ovine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ovine working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ovine connects with a nice short shot to Greeves's temple.
Greeves is trying to get back to full guard.

Ovine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greeves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ovine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greeves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greeves.
Greeves 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.
Ovine chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greeves keeping moving, preventing Ovine from controlling successfully.

Greeves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ovine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ovine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greeves keeping moving, preventing Ovine from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ovine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greeves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greeves defends it well.

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.
Ovine shoots in for a takedown but Greeves shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Greeves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ovine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greeves as he jumps to the side.
Greeves fails with a takedown attempt.

Greeves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ovine!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greeves 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greeves tries to bum rush Ovine with a series of wild strikes but Ovine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Greeves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ovine's guard.
Greeves landing some decent shots from guard.
Ovine wants to sweep here but Greeves controlling him for the moment.
Greeves connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greeves wants to control from the top but Ovine keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greeves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovine trying to keep a closed guard but Greeves is proving a slippery customer.

Ovine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ovine trying to control the position.
Ovine 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.
Greeves throws a strike but Ovine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ovine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Ovine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greeves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greeves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ovine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greeves keeping moving, preventing Ovine from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Greeves is looking to sweep but instead, Ovine has passed into half guard.
Greeves moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovine trying to control but Greeves is working from the bottom.
Greeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ovine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greeves is one step ahead there.
Ovine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovine trying to control from half guard but Greeves is working away.
Greeves is looking to improve his position.
Ovine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ovine drops an elbow to the side of Greeves's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greeves gets full guard.

Ovine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greeves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ovine has managed to get both his arms back between Greeves's legs - danger averted.
Ovine connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tillman Greeves will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Greeves misses with the combination.
Ovine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greeves throws a hook but Ovine avoids it easily.
Ovine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ovine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greeves is fending him off so far but Ovine persists. Nope, Greeves circles away and we're back to standing.
Greeves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovine.
A counter left hand to the body from Greeves misses its target.
Ovine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greeves defends it nicely.
Greeves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tillman Greeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ovine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ovine with that takedown attempt.
Ovine slips a straight right by Greeves.
Ovine moves out of range as Greeves strikes.
And Ovine tries to counter it with a takedown but Greeves pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greeves closes the distance and clinches up with Ovine, looking for a takedown. Greeves pushes Ovine against the cage but Ovine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ovine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greeves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovine.
Ovine goes for a double leg but Greeves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greeves continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ovine or perhaps it was just good defense by Greeves, which made it look bad.
Ovine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ovine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ovine moves out of range as Greeves strikes.
Ovine fails with a takedown attempt.
Greeves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ovine sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Greeves is predictable there

and Ovine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greeves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ovine manages to get himself to full guard.

Greeves scoring with some ground and pound.

Ovine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greeves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greeves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ovine's head.
Greeves passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greeves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greeves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Greeves lands some shots froms side control.
Brandon Ovine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greeves lands a nice forearm strike.
Greeves working the head and body with strikes.

Greeves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ovine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tillman Greeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ovine is not content to let Greeves control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovine trying his best to control but Greeves has mounted him.
Greeves with the ground and pound from mount.
Greeves prevents Ovine from getting the reversal.
Greeves landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ovine taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greeves breaks from Ovine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovine is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tillman Greeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greeves 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 William Gold scores the fight for Tillman Greeves!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Tillman Greeves!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tillman Greeves!

Tillman Greeves wins by unanimous decision!