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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Yabite (ranked 5194 p4p, 5183 weight class) and Shank Doggard (ranked 95 p4p, 172 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Yabite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shank Doggard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doggard just misses with a punch to the body.
Doggard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yabite looks for a takedown but Doggard sprawls well.
A jab from Yabite misses.
Yabite tries to clinch but Doggard is having none of it.
Yabite tries a head kick but it misses.
Yabite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yabite rushes Doggard and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doggard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doggard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yabite tries to pull guard but Doggard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Yabite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doggard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yabite.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doggard as Yabite tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doggard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yabite is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doggard tries a body shot but Yabite blocks it.
Yabite blocks an uppercut.
Doggard throws a head punch that misses.
Doggard throws a head punch that misses.
Doggard working aggressively here.
Doggard struggles to land a body shot inside as Yabite controls his hands.
Doggard lands with a light punch inside.
Yabite looking to slow down the pace here.
Yabite escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yabite shoots in for a double leg but Doggard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yabite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doggard tries to avoid it but Yabite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doggard to the ground. Doggard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yabite fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doggard circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Yabite tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Doggard wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shank Doggard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacque Custo (ranked 24406 p4p, 7182 weight class) and Jakob Goulding (ranked 521 p4p, 506 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Jacque Custo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Goulding!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Custo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goulding looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Custo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goulding knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goulding looking for a kimura from the bottom but Custo passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custo controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goulding is looking to regain half guard here but Custo keeps moving and retains side control.
Goulding is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goulding looking for a sweep but Custo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Custo content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goulding is trying to escape the mount.
Custo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goulding is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Custo controlling the position easily from mount.
Custo working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custo controlling from mount.
Custo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goulding is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Custo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goulding is desperately trying to improve his position but Custo has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Custo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goulding is trying desperately to improve position.
Custo lands a nice shot to the head.
Custo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Custo prevents Goulding from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Custo controlling the position easily from mount.
Goulding is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Jacque Custo 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.
Goulding tries to score a power double leg takedown but Custo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goulding somewhat.
Custo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goulding's guard.
Goulding looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Custo passes into side control.
Custo landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custo taking a breather here.
Custo scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Goulding's shoulder. That is not cool.
Custo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Goulding!
Goulding tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Custo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jean Jacque Custo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goulding working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Custo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goulding for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Custo.
Custo continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goulding is working to get back to half guard.
Custo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Jacque Custo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goulding fails with the takedown.
Custo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goulding is trying to get back to full guard.
Custo trying to pass the guard but Goulding defending well.
Custo is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Custo in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custo uses his free foot to push down on Goulding's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goulding.
Custo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goulding is in all sorts of trouble here.
Custo controlling his opponent.
Goulding is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custo content just to control the position here.
Goulding is bucking up trying to escape but Custo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Custo raining down shots from the mount!
Custo controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goulding is wriggling around trying to escape.
Custo controlling the position easily from mount.
Custo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Custo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jakob Goulding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goulding keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Custo controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Jacque Custo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Custo 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Jacque Custo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jean Jacque Custo made sure he mentioned na, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ballsawash (ranked 4360 p4p, 7160 weight class) and Andrejs Medvedevs (ranked 429 p4p, 547 weight class). Andrejs Medvedevs struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Victor Ballsawash could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrejs Medvedevs's chin.
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BJJ Purple 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Ballsawash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrejs Medvedevs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballsawash dodges the punch combination from Medvedevs.
Ballsawash drops Medvedevs with a left and a right! Oh, Medvedevs is hurt - Ballsawash dives into side control looking to finish!
Ballsawash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Ballsawash seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ballsawash advances to mount.
Medvedevs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballsawash punching from mount but Medvedevs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ballsawash thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ballsawash controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ballsawash cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Medvedevs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ballsawash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ballsawash controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ballsawash cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 Medvedevs is rocked!
Ballsawash thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ballsawash looking to ground and pound but Medvedevs is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Ballsawash there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ballsawash looking to ground and pound but Medvedevs is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Ballsawash there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ballsawash throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Medvedevs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ballsawash unloads with some shots from mount but Medvedevs bucks and avoids them well.
Ballsawash punching from mount but Medvedevs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs is bucking up trying to escape but Ballsawash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballsawash working the ground and pound effectively.
Medvedevs is still in real trouble! Can Ballsawash finish him?
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Medvedevs looks winded!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ballsawash! Medvedevs is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Ballsawash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mcclean (ranked 4486 p4p, 7161 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 436 p4p, 548 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Mcclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcclean's head.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill avoids the head kick by Mcclean.
Mcclean throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Mcclean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Mcclean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Hill misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mcclean has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mcclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcclean fails to land the takedown.
Mcclean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcclean lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcclean manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Mcclean works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcclean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hill bucks Mcclean off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Mcclean 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.
Hill bucks up and tries to throw Mcclean off but instead Mcclean has got his back!
Hill is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mcclean's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
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!
Mcclean is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hill is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Mcclean!
In defeat, Devin Hill stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 4553 p4p, 6947 weight class) and Hugh Saber (ranked 578 p4p, 679 weight class). Hugh Saber acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Saber!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber loads up on a big right hand but Fuller slips the punch.
Saber tries to keep at a distance but Fuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saber avoids it.
Fuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fuller manages to end up in side control.
Saber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saber is looking to advance position but Fuller won't allow it.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuller.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saber looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Saber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller slips nicely into half guard.
Fuller is nestled in close to Saber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saber is trying to get back to full guard.
Saber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Still in half guard, Fuller seems content to control.
Saber won't allow Fuller to pass to mount.
Saber looking for submissions off his back.
Saber wants to get back to full guard.
Saber is looking to get back to is feet but Fuller passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Saber's face as Fuller controls the position.
Fuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fuller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 It looks like Hugh Saber has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuller landing a few strikes.
Fuller landing a few strikes.
Saber is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saber is still in real trouble! Can Fuller finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd goes nuts as Fuller knocks Saber out cold with a massive hammerfist! Fuller Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Weston Hodkiewicz (ranked 3943 p4p, 24517 weight class) and Rayne Dame (ranked 514 p4p, 765 weight class). Hodkiewicz's entrance music is Big Pimpin'. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weston Hodkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rayne Dame!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodkiewicz lands a really nice looking cross but Dame seems unphased.
A shot to the body from Hodkiewicz misses
and Dame counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hodkiewicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Hodkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dame appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dame gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hodkiewicz.
Hodkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Dame's head.
Hodkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Dame slips the punch.
Hodkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dame misses with a hook.
Hodkiewicz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodkiewicz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dame knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hodkiewicz controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz stops Dame from getting back to his feet.
Dame is in trouble now - Hodkiewicz has advanced to mount!
Hodkiewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dame is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dame tries to buck Hodkiewicz off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodkiewicz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dame manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hodkiewicz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dame is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hodkiewicz yanks on the arm and Dame is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hodkiewicz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Weston Hodkiewicz!
An intense looking Weston Hodkiewicz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 2932 p4p, 6220 weight class) and Gancho Ganevski (ranked 367 p4p, 600 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gancho Ganevski!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganevski, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganevski blocks a body shot from Mills.
Ganevski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mills avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mills is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mills lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mills fails to land.
Ganevski lands a shot to the body.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganevski.
Mills lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ganevski backwards.
Mills blocks a body shot from Ganevski.
A right hand to the body from Ganevski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mills.
Mills prevents a body shot from Ganevski.
Mills just leaning against Ganevski, taking a breather.
Ganevski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganevski has Mills up against the cage in a clinch.
Mills throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ganevski misses with a body punch.
Ganevski tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganevski pushes Mills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills lands a left hand.
Ganevski pushes Mills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills tries a body shot but Ganevski blocks it.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
Mills lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mills tries to work over Ganevski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganevski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mills after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mills can't find room to land a body shot as Ganevski controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ganevski.
A head punch on the inside from Mills fails to land.
A hook to the body from Ganevski.
Ganevski is working Mills over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ganevski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganevski works on Mills's body with a couple of short punches.
Mills goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganevski.
Mills is breathing heavily.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganevski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganevski cracks Mills with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganevski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganevski rushes Mills and presses him up against the cage.
Mills working aggressively here.
Mills misses with some punches.
Ganevski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mills seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ganevski can turn it around.
Ganevski misses with a body punch.
Mills is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ganevski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganevski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mills.
Ganevski has Mills up against the cage in a clinch.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganevski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganevski moves out of range as Mills strikes.
Mills throws a body shot but no joy.
Mills leaves Ganevski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Mills finds it's way through Ganevski's defenses.
Edward Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganevski gets a clinch.
Ganevski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganevski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mills.
A hook to the body from Ganevski.
Ganevski lands a body shot.
Mills trying to stall but Ganevski improves his position.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ganevski eats them both and turns towards Mills to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mills tries to keep at a distance but Ganevski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ganevski lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganevski tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Ganevski.
Ganevski fails to pull guard.
Edward Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gancho Ganevski.
Mills lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ganevski blocking some punches.
Ganevski misses with a body punch.
Ganevski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ganevski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ganevski prevents a body shot from Mills.
Mills prevents a body shot from Ganevski.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
Mills misses with some punches.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mills stalling in the clinch but Ganevski improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganevski.
Mills swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gancho Ganevski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good exchange - Ganevski coming out on top.
 It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Mills moves into range and clinches up with Ganevski.
Gancho Ganevski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mills is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ganevski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski blocks an uppercut.
Ganevski prevents a body shot from Mills.
Come on Ganevski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ganevski tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mills misses with a body punch.
Mills misses with a punch to the body.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills prevents a body shot from Ganevski.
A short body shot lands from Ganevski as the two fighters clinch.
Mills stalling.
Ganevski pushes Mills back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mills.
A hook to the body from Mills.
Ganevski is trying to pull guard but Mills turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mills misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganevski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mills has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ganevski misses with a punch to the body.
Mills on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mills lands a body punch.
Mills lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ganevski lands a body shot.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mills prevents it.
Ganevski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edward Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gancho Ganevski.
Ganevski trying to control the position but instead, Mills has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ganevski into the cage.
Ganevski is trying to pull guard but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills trying to stall but Ganevski improves his position.
Ganevski is looking to control Mills's arms but Mills gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ganevski has his back to the cage.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Mills is trying to stall.
Mills working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ganevski tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganevski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mills controls his hands.
Mills lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganevski backwards.
Mills makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganevski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganevski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ganevski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gancho Ganevski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganevski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganevski tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Mills.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mills trying to stall but Ganevski improves his position.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mills scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mills fails to land.
Ganevski stalling in the clinch.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Ganevski is stalling here.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganevski controls his hands.
Mills tries a body shot but Ganevski blocks it.
Ganevski is trying to pull guard but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
Ganevski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganevski pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganevski misses with a punch to the body.
Mills softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Mills to work.
Ganevski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganevski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Nice body punch from Ganevski.
Ganevski tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Ganevski misses with a body punch.
Ganevski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mills forces Ganevski back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganevski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ganevski digs a right hand into Mills's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mills's gas tank.
Ganevski digs a right hand into Mills's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mills's gas tank.
Mills misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Mills dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mills throws a hook but Ganevski avoids it easily.
Ganevski unleashes a big counter combination but Mills bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ganevski closes the distance and pushes Mills back into the cage.
Mills lands a shot to the body.
Ganevski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills moves into range and clinches up with Ganevski.
Ganevski is trying to pull guard but Mills has him pressed against the cage.
Mills lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganevski backwards.
Ganevski blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganevski.
Ganevski tries to pull guard but Mills holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganevski drops back down to his feet.
Ganevski tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Ganevski back against the cage.
Ganevski misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganevski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edward Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gancho Ganevski.
Ganevski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ganevski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganevski has closed the distance and engaged Mills in a clinch.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ganevski.
Ganevski is looking to control Mills's arms but Mills gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ganevski has his back to the cage.
Ganevski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mills walks away with a smile on his face. Ganevski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ganevski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ganevski drives through and clinches with Mills against the cage.
Mills prevents a body shot from Ganevski.
Mills is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ganevski breaks the clinch.
Ganevski moves out of range of the strikes.
Mills lands with an overhand left.
Ganevski moves into the clinch successfully.
Mills goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganevski is trying to stall.
Mills lands a body shot.
Mills fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ganevski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganevski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mills with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganevski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mills controls the pace.
Ganevski is wriggling around but Mills manages to pass to half guard.
Mills is controlling the pace.
Mills 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.
Mills decides to stand and escape the position.
Ganevski rushes Mills and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganevski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mills.
Ganevski can't find room to land a body shot as Mills controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganevski.
Ganevski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganevski lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganevski.
Ganevski decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganevski has his foot on Mills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mills works his way back into a safe position though.
Ganevski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mills defends it easily.
Ganevski wants to stand and escape but Mills is having none of it.
Ganevski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mills is aware though and is defending well.
Mills slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganevski is striking from the bottom but Mills uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mills controlling the pace.
Ganevski tries to kick Mills off but Mills keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mills is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gancho Ganevski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ganevski 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gancho Ganevski!
During a confident post fight interview, Gancho Ganevski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between KJ Aldo (ranked 4007 p4p, 2845 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 394 p4p, 301 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, KJ Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craven throws a low kick, looking for Aldo's leg but Aldo calmly moves out of range.
Craven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craven thows a leg kick but Aldo checks it
and Craven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo walks into a jab.
Craven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Craven misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Aldo tries to counter by clinching up but Craven breaks away and moves out of range.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craven.
Craven misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven looks to throw a body kick
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Craven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Craven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Craven tries to get set, Aldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Craven manages to avoid the attempt.
Craven tries to work over Aldo's front leg with a kick but Aldo checks it.
A solid body kick from Craven.
Craven pushes Aldo away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven wants to land a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
Craven lands a two punch combo.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Craven misses.
Craven shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven throws a body kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craven throws a body kick that misses.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Craven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Craven scores with a shot to the body.
Aldo defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Craven. Those never looked like landing.
Craven swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven misses with the body kick
and Aldo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Craven trying to land knees to the body.
Craven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craven pulls guard.
Craven has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up.
Aldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
Craven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo pushing down on Craven's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Craven throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aldo slips a jab from Craven.
Aldo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Destin Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Craven scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Craven fails to pull guard.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Craven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Craven.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Craven wants to break free but Aldo has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aldo after a bit of a struggle.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Craven blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aldo digs a right hand into Craven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Craven's gas tank.
Craven gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Craven lands a couple of digs.
Craven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Craven scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Craven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Craven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craven wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craven on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Craven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo controls Craven momentarily but Craven frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven working some strikes from top position.
Craven with a nice head shot there.
Aldo has his foot on Craven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Craven works his way back into a safe position though.
Aldo 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.
Craven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aldo wants to sweep here but Craven controlling him for the moment.
Craven throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aldo working for a triangle but Craven defends it easily.
Craven passes Aldo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Craven working the head and body with strikes.
Craven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
Craven is looking to advance position but Aldo won't allow it.
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. Craven connects with a nice short shot to Aldo's temple.
Craven is looking for a kimura but Aldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Craven to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aldo punching from the bottom.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Aldo is defending well.
Craven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Craven landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aldo manages to get to full guard.
Craven drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Craven off! Craven jumps back into Aldo's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Aldo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Craven.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Craven pushes him off.
Craven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Craven.
Craven shoots and misses
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Craven throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Craven throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Craven scores with a kick to the midsection.
Craven lands with a good body shot.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Craven keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
KJ Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven with a jab.
Craven shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Craven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Craven is avoiding it.
Aldo rushes Craven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Aldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aldo lands a right hand.
Craven is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Craven breaks from the clinch.
Craven shoots in and scores a nice double leg 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!
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Craven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven is looking to advance position but Aldo won't allow it.
Craven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aldo is looking to improve his position.
Aldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aldo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craven prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Aldo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Craven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craven advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Craven trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Craven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Craven passes into half guard.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Craven is controlling well.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craven is taking a breather. Aldo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aldo trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craven 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
In his post fight interview, Destin Craven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Killer (ranked 2758 p4p, 3074 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 289 p4p, 318 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Skywalker Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Skywalker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Skywalker drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Skywalker off! Skywalker jumps back into Killer's guard.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker advances to half guard.
Skywalker wants to pass the guard but Killer is defending well.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skywalker on the ground.
Killer trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer won't allow Skywalker to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skywalker to get the leverage.
Killer trying to control here.
Skywalker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skywalker is thwarting Killer's attempts to control the position.
Killer's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
Skywalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Skywalker works his way into side control.
Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Skywalker keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Killer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skywalker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skywalker wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
Skywalker is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
Skywalker is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Skywalker controlling the action here.
Killer is holding on to half guard well.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skywalker is working away from the top position though.
Skywalker wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
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.
Killer tries to kick Skywalker off but Skywalker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Skywalker has control of the leg.
Skywalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Killer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skywalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killer trying to control here.
Skywalker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skywalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skywalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Killer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skywalker misses with a series of wild punches.
Skywalker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Skywalker closes the distance and clinches.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
Skywalker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
Killer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Skywalker's takedown attempt.
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Skywalker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Skywalker is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skywalker's brow.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Skywalker improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Skywalker jumps guard and drags Killer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skywalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killer won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
Skywalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killer defends well.
Skywalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killer defends well.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking to control.
Skywalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killer passes into half guard.
Skywalker is not content to let Killer control the position.
Killer controlling the action here.
Skywalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Killer is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer stands up and beckons Skywalker to join him on the feet.
Killer throws a solid leg kick but Skywalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killer.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Skywalker has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skywalker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killer regains guard immediately.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Skywalker is proving a slippery customer.
Skywalker wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
Killer controlling the position.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Killer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Killer has escaped and now he's on top!
Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Skywalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killer is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker wants to improve his position but instead Killer has moved into half guard.
Skywalker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Killer pushes past his half guard into mount!
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 Hunter Killer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Killer tries to clinch but Skywalker is having none of it.
Killer tries to clinch but Skywalker is having none of it.
Skywalker closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Skywalker has Killer pressed against the cage.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Skywalker blocks it.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
Skywalker is trying to trip Killer. He has hold of a leg but Killer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Skywalker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Killer holds on and takes a little breather.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Skywalker is still trying to improve position.
Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Killer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skywalker has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Skywalker being controlled here, momentarily.
Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skywalker is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
Killer trying to hold on to Skywalker's head to control him but Skywalker postures up.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.
Skywalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skywalker.
Killer is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Killer is defending the position.
Killer gets back to full guard.
Skywalker passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skywalker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skywalker's back!
Skywalker turns into Killer and is now in his guard.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killer wants to sweep here but Skywalker controlling him for the moment.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker advances position into side control!
Skywalker tries to advance to mount but Killer denies him.
Skywalker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Skywalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killer has escaped the position, nice work there.
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The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer tries to bench press Skywalker off him but Skywalker keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skywalker 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
A very excited looking Luke Skywalker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 1040 p4p, 4930 weight class) and Cole Hotman (ranked 136 p4p, 497 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Hotman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hotman throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hotman as he avoids it easily.
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz cracks Hotman with a solid left hand.
Hotman trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hotman tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Hotman wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working Hotman over with strikes.
Diaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hotman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz prevents Hotman from improving his position.
Hotman is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hotman tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz 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.
Hotman is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hotman is looking to improve his position.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotman tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz is pressing down on Hotman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hotman is holding on for now.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hotman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Hotman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Hotman defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotman controlling the position well.
Hotman is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hotman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hotman?
Hotman is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Hotman is still trying to improve position.
Hotman tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Hotman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots and Hotman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hotman is in bad spot here.
Diaz gets his hands free as Hotman looks to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looking to break Hotman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hotman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Hotman is defending it well.
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Hotman just trying to survive but Diaz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diaz has Hotman flattened out and is raining down punches.
Diaz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hotman scores with a head kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hotman tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hotman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz lands an elbow.
Diaz landing strikes.
Hotman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hotman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz is working Hotman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hotman is avoiding damage well.
Hotman tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hotman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hotman is looking for a sweep.
Diaz cracks Hotman with a big elbow.
Hotman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hotman some visible discomfort.
Hotman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz prevents Hotman from improving his position.
Diaz is nestled in close to Hotman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Hotman's hands, connecting with Hotman's forehead.
Hotman tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hotman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hotman controlling the position well.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Hotman is having none of it.
Hotman is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz stalling.
Hotman is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hotman avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotman pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Hotman is trying to control but can't.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz wants to control but Hotman is keeping him busy.
Hotman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Hotman trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hotman is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Hotman's head.
Diaz working Hotman over with strikes.
Hotman is trying to control but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Hotman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a heavy elbow.
Hotman tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Hotman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hotman is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hotman?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Hotman is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diaz trying to control but Hotman is having none of it.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hotman throws a body kick that misses.
Hotman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hotman trying to control the position.
Hotman is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Hotman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Hotman blocks nicely.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hotman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hotman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz won't allow Hotman to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz postures up in Hotman's guard and throws a big left but Hotman blocks it.
Hotman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hotman keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control but Hotman is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hotman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hotman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz trying to control but Hotman is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Hotman is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hotman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hotman is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz passes Hotman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Hotman is keeping him busy.
Hotman wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hotman is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Hotman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hotman trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
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. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Hotman's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotman wants to get back to his feet.
Hotman is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hotman can do to turn this around?
Diaz stands up over Hotman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Hotman keeps moving.
Hotman working a defensive guard here.
Hotman has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz pushing down on Hotman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hotman is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Hotman is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Diaz!
Frank Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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