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The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shug Skinner (ranked 1714 p4p, 159 weight class) and Dick Winters (ranked 244 p4p, 24 weight class). Winters has chosen All Along the Watchtower as his entrance music. The key to victory for Shug Skinner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shug Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Winters!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Skinner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skinner to the ground. Winters is now in Skinner's guard.
Winters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skinner's guard.
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skinner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Skinner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winters wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner is trying to control but Winters passes into side control!
Skinner is looking to get back to his feet here but Winters is keeping cool and he's managed to take Skinner's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Winters.
Winters has good solid back control here.
Winters missing with punches from the back.
Winters controls the action.
Winters working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Skinner is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Winters has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Skinner taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Winters!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Winters 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 859 p4p, 1249 weight class) and Daron Acemoglu (ranked 129 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daron Acemoglu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acemoglu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Job moves away.
Acemoglu lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Acemoglu.
Job darts in looking for a takedown but Acemoglu gets double underhooks and turns Job into the cage.
Acemoglu lands a takedown into guard.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at For Pride and Prodigies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Job seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu preventing the sweep.
Job is looking for a triangle but Acemoglu pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job is trying to keep Acemoglu in close.
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Job looking to control.
Acemoglu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Job working for a triangle but Acemoglu defends it easily.
Job had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acemoglu defends it easily.
Acemoglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Job's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acemoglu defends well.
Acemoglu throwing strikes but missing.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
Acemoglu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Acemoglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acemoglu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Job's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Acemoglu gets a double leg takedown into Job's guard.
Job is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu chips away with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Job wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acemoglu is aware though and is defending well.
Job scores with a short punch from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu is working Job over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
Acemoglu distracts Job with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acemoglu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job looking for a guillotine here but Acemoglu defends easily.
Acemoglu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Job's guard.
Acemoglu is trying to control. Job wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Job manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acemoglu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Job wants to stand up but Acemoglu is controlling him.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Job has locked up a guillotine! Job's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Acemoglu is holding on here and Job must be using up a lot of energy. Acemoglu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Job gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Shark (ranked 1276 p4p, 581 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 188 p4p, 90 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kwong misses.
Nice shot by Kwong.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Kwong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Kwong.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Shark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
A punch combination from Kwong misses.
Shark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark lands a body shot.
Kwong slips under a jab.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark shoots for a takedown but Kwong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Kwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Shark with an uppercut!
Kwong misses with a straight right.
Shark throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Shark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kwong to the mat! Kwong manages to get full guard.
Kwong wants to stand and escape but Shark is having none of it.
Shark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kwong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shark passes Kwong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kwong is trying to maintain the position but Shark is very close to passing his half guard.
Shark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kwong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark is working for a submission of some sort.
Kwong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shark's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark trying to control the hands but Kwong won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shark just trying to survive but Kwong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kwong controlling from the back.
Kwong is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kwong is not going to allow Shark to sit and survive in this position.
Shark is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kwong.
Shark rolls, trying to escape but Kwong keeps control of the position.
Kwong is not going to allow Shark to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kwong throws a shot to the body.
Kwong throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Kwong tries to sprawl but Shark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kwong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shark is trying to work for a kimura but Kwong is defending well.
Shark is working for a kimura but Kwong is defending it quite comfortably.
Kwong works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong pulls Shark in close to his closed guard and prevents Shark from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kwong is on top in guard.
Kwong content to stall in guard here.
Kwong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kwong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
Kwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong misses with a double jab.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark feinted with a counter takedown.
Shark defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Shark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kwong was covering up waiting for the punch and Shark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
Kwong wants to sweep here but Shark controlling him for the moment.
Kwong keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
Shark won't allow Kwong to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Shark misses with a hook. Kwong ducked under it nicely.
Kwong misses with a series of wild punches.
Shark thuds a left hand into Kwong's body.
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
Shark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kwong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shark lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Kwong slips under a jab from Shark.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shark.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Kwong takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark lands a jab to the nose.
Shark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
A big right from Kwong misses.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shark throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Shark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Shark's head.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shark throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong swinging wildly here.
Shark attempts a counter takedown but Kwong avoids it well and moves away.
Kwong tries to clinch up.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Kwong lands a left hand.
Kwong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shark's elbow.
Kwong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kwong - that landed with a thud.
Kwong lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses the jab.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Shark misses with a hook. Kwong ducked under it nicely.
Shark walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Shark.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Kwong lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Kwong misses.
Shark throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Shark moves out of range.
Kwong stuffs the takedown attempt from Shark. Shark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shark walks into a jab.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Kwong catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong cracks Shark with a good jab.
Shark takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Kwong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Shark.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kwong circles away.
Shark walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark missing with a left hand there. Kwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Kwong.
Kwong connects with a crisp jab.
Shark slips under a jab from Kwong.
Shark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Shark throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kwong counter with a right hand.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Shark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kwong wants to slow Shark down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Shark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kwong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Shark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Shark's head.
Shark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Kwong - just one landing.
Larry Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kwong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kwasi Kwong!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kwasi Kwong!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong wins by unanimous decision!
Kwasi Kwong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 257 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Tommy No Bahamas (ranked 41 p4p, 317 weight class). Marcus Behnder has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy No Bahamas!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No Bahamas closes the distance and pushes Behnder back into the cage.
A short right from No Bahamas on the inside.
Behnder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. No Bahamas can't fight it off and eventually Behnder manages to take the fight to the floor. No Bahamas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
No Bahamas is looking to stand up but Behnder isn't so interested in that idea.
Behnder content to stall in guard here.
No Bahamas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
No Bahamas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. No Bahamas is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder controlling from the top position.
No Bahamas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behnder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Behnder won't allow No Bahamas to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but No Bahamas shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from No Bahamas misses.
No Bahamas moves into the clinch successfully.
Behnder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but No Bahamas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
No Bahamas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
No Bahamas lands with a short shot to the head.
Behnder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. No Bahamas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No Bahamas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and No Bahamas wants it to stay on the feet.
Behnder wants to clinch up but No Bahamas keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder looks for a takedown but No Bahamas sprawls well.
No Bahamas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Behnder shoots for a takedown but No Bahamas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No Bahamas stuns Behnder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No Bahamas pushes Behnder up against the cage in a clinch.
Behnder tries to stall but No Bahamas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Behnder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by No Bahamas after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from No Bahamas - that landed with a thud.
Behnder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No Bahamas is looking to stand up but Behnder isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Behnder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Behnder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No Bahamas keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
No Bahamas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Behnder dives into side control.
Behnder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
No Bahamas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Behnder asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Behnder staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No Bahamas wants to get back to his feet but Behnder drags him back down.
No Bahamas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Behnder remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Behnder has hold of No Bahamas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. No Bahamas seems comfortable defending it but Behnder has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! No Bahamas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! No Bahamas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Behnder couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Wexell (ranked 1364 p4p, 250 weight class) and Adam Shalashaska (ranked 201 p4p, 40 weight class). Kristoffer Wexell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Shalashaska's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristoffer Wexell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalashaska jabs at Wexell's body.
Shalashaska misses with a wild body shot.
Wexell tries to counter with a takedown but Shalashaska is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Shalashaska. Beautiful body shot.
Shalashaska lands a body shot.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wexell.
Shalashaska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shalashaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wexell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wexell misses the jab.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska swinging wildly here.
Shalashaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Wexell is just out of range.
Shalashaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wexell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shalashaska won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wexell trying to control the action but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wexell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shalashaska tries to improve position but can't.
Wexell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wexell landing strikes.
Shalashaska takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexell looks up at the clock and then as Shalashaska takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wexell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
 Shalashaska is rocked!
Wexell working away.
Shalashaska is still in real trouble! Can Wexell finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wexell grinds an elbow into Shalashaska's temple.
Shalashaska is looking to regain half guard here but Wexell keeps moving and retains side control.
Wexell lands a strong strike to the head of Shalashaska. That's dazed him! Wexell looking to finish here. Shalashaska is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wexell lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristoffer Wexell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 492 p4p, 1367 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 72 p4p, 202 weight class). Gallahad comes into the arena with Go to War blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallahad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gallahad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Williams trying to control the hands but Gallahad breaks the grip.
Gallahad looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallahad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Williams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallahad is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gallahad.
Good control from Gallahad.
Williams fending off the submission attempt from Gallahad.
Gallahad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Williams tries to escape but Gallahad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Williams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gallahad in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Williams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gallahad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Auric Gallahad!
Our winner, Auric Gallahad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vanna Phommathep (ranked 923 p4p, 716 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 135 p4p, 108 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vanna Phommathep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damien closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phommathep did well to prevent Damien getting side control.
Phommathep trying to hold on to Damien's head to control him but Damien postures up.
Phommathep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phommathep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damien wants to pass to mount but Phommathep is defending the position.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Damien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phommathep defends it well.
Damien wants to work for an arm triangle but Phommathep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phommathep trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep looking for submissions off his back.
Damien tries to pass to full mount but Phommathep defends it.
Damien passes to full mount!
Phommathep's coaches at 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.
Phommathep is looking to improve his position but Damien isn't that keen on the idea.
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phommathep has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Damien goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phommathep is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damien looking for a sweep. Not yet Damien, not yet.
Damien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phommathep is one step ahead there.
Damien is still trying to improve position.
Damien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phommathep is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damien wants to control but Phommathep passes easily into half guard.
Damien is looking to control Phommathep's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damien avoid being mounted?
Damien wants to get back to full guard.
Damien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damien controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damien actively working from the bottom here.
Damien wants to improve his position but Phommathep is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damien wants to get back to full guard but Phommathep has passed into side control.
Damien looking for a sweep but Phommathep has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Phommathep fails to take his opponent's back.
Damien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phommathep controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damien manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Damien manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damien dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Damien gets a takedown into half guard.
Damien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Damien seems to be looking for submissions.
Damien is looking to pass Phommathep's guard but actually Phommathep recovers to full guard.
Phommathep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damien has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Damien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Damien defends easily.
Damien slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Damien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phommathep keeps working.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damien is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phommathep knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Damien is trying to get an arm triangle but Phommathep is defending well.
Damien working away.
Damien advances to mount.
Phommathep tries to hold on but Damien pushes him away.
Damien working for a submission but Phommathep is keeping him at bay.
Damien controlling the pace for now.
Phommathep is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damien looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Damien looking for a guillotine from mount but Phommathep is having none of it.
Phommathep is working to get back to half guard.
Phommathep wants to hold on but Damien pushes him away.
Damien trying to control but Phommathep is having none of it.
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phommathep has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phommathep has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Damien working for a guillotine from mount but Phommathep is in no mood to give up.
Phommathep tries to lock up and control but Damien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Damien has control of Phommathep's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Phommathep regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jake Damien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Damien is working for a guillotine from mount but Phommathep frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damien moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phommathep has worked his arm free - good work by Phommathep!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damien 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. And we move into the final round!
Damien gets a double leg takedown into Phommathep's guard.
Phommathep trying to control the position.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phommathep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Damien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phommathep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phommathep is looking for a triangle but Damien pushes his legs off easily.
Phommathep keeping full guard, as Damien tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Damien has picked Phommathep up and slammed him! Phommathep can't keep hold of the triangle and Damien manages to pass to side control!
Phommathep struggling a bit here.
Damien is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Phommathep looks calm but he's in trouble here. Damien gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Phommathep is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Damien lets go of the hold and Phommathep can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Damien!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Tillet (ranked 147 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Dirk Jammer (ranked 23 p4p, 232 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maurice Tillet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Jammer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillet throws a jab but it's blocked by Jammer.
Jammer with the counter takedown but Tillet avoids it easily.
Tillet throws a jab but it's blocked by Jammer.
Jammer tries to sprawl but Tillet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tillet thows a huge punch but Jammer dodges it nicely.
Tillet wants to control but Jammer is keeping him busy.
Jammer is controlling Tillet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tillet working Jammer over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tillet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tillet controlling the action here.
Tillet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jammer 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.
Tillet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tillet slips a nice elbow through Jammer's hands, connecting with Jammer's forehead.
Tillet is looking to stall here but Jammer recovers full guard.
Jammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Tillet is in close to Jammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tillet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jammer is trying to keep Tillet in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillet cracks Jammer with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet working some strikes from top position.
Tillet landing some decent shots from guard.
Tillet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Tillet lands a couple of digs.
Jammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tillet is one step ahead there.
Tillet connects with a couple of short punches.
Tillet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses.
Jammer keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Jammer has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Tillet has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tillet chips away with some ground and pound.
Jammer working a defensive guard here.
Tillet slips nicely into half guard.
Tillet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tillet lands with a punch from half guard.
Jammer is trying to maintain the position but Tillet is very close to passing his half guard.
Jammer is not content to let Tillet control the position.
Tillet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tillet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet is looking to stall here but Jammer recovers full guard.
Jammer is controlling Tillet's posture.
Jammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Tillet throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer wants to sweep here but Tillet controlling him for the moment.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Jammer blocks nicely.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Tillet dominated that round.
That's time! Tillet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jammer trying to keep a closed guard but Tillet is proving a slippery customer.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jammer punching from the bottom.
Jammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tillet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tillet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tillet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jammer can do to turn this around?
Jammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jammer is on top in guard.
Tillet is trying to keep Jammer in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammer wants to control from the top but Tillet keeps moving.
Tillet wants to sweep but no luck.
Tillet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tillet'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.
Tillet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jammer stopping the sweep attempt from Tillet.
Tillet trying to keep a closed guard but Jammer is proving a slippery customer.
Jammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Tillet working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tillet 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jammer throws a looping overhand right but Tillet ducks down to avoid it.
Jammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tillet drives through with a takedown into Jammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jammer looking to control.
Maurice Tillet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jammer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tillet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jammer 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jammer is working for a kimura but Tillet is defending it quite comfortably.
Tillet moves into full guard.
Tillet has Jammer pulled in close to control his posture.
Tillet controls Jammer momentarily but Jammer frees himself.
Tillet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Jammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jammer advances to half guard.
Tillet wants to get back to full guard.
Jammer wants to take a breather but Tillet is having none of it.
Tillet throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tillet manages to get to full guard.
Jammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillet 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maurice Tillet 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!
Jammer walks into a straight right hand from Tillet.
Jammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tillet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tillet misses with a straight left.
Tillet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tillet cracks Jammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tillet misses with a looping right.
Jammer misses with a combination
and Tillet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tillet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet postures up in Jammer's guard and throws a big left but Jammer blocks it.
Tillet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tillet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tillet trying to control but Jammer is working from the bottom.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Jammer has wrist control.
Jammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tillet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jammer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tillet chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Jammer, not yet.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet distracts Jammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tillet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jammer 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.
Jammer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Tillet works over Jammer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tillet throws a big right hand that misses.
Jammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jammer keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet postures up in Jammer's guard and throws a big left but Jammer blocks it.
Jammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A punch lands to the side of Jammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tillet shoots in and bounces Jammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Jammer blocks nicely.
Jammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tillet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillet working some strikes from top position.
Jammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillet.
Dirk Jammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maurice Tillet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tillet throwing strikes from guard but Jammer blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Tillet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tillet 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Maurice Tillet!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Maurice Tillet!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Maurice Tillet!
Maurice Tillet wins by unanimous decision!
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