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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaizka Elizondo (ranked 4324 p4p, 4834 weight class) and Swag Sitsongrit (ranked 220 p4p, 254 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 London, Gaizka Elizondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swag Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elizondo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elizondo scrambles back to his feet.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Elizondo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Elizondo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
A right-left combo lands from Sitsongrit.
Elizondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elizondo back to the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Elizondo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elizondo.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Elizondo on that attempt.
Swag Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elizondo. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Elizondo down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit thumps Elizondo with a low kick.
Elizondo throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elizondo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elizondo at a distance.
Swag Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Elizondo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Elizondo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swag Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swag Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petchuangtong Sitsongrit (ranked 4212 p4p, 4363 weight class) and Shinji Nakabisha (ranked 210 p4p, 222 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 Rio de Janeiro, Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Nakabisha!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakabisha to the ground. Sitsongrit is now in Nakabisha's guard.
Nakabisha looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakabisha keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakabisha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sitsongrit.
Nakabisha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakabisha dives on top into guard.
Nakabisha is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakabisha trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Nakabisha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakabisha trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Nakabisha prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nakabisha from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakabisha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakabisha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Nakabisha semi-blocks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and Nakabisha counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nakabisha throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakabisha.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nakabisha on his heels. He'll look to pass Nakabisha's guard now, I'm sure.
Nakabisha 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's the end of the fight!
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Santos (ranked 3895 p4p, 5087 weight class) and Miguel Garces (ranked 408 p4p, 473 weight class). Garces is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Light into the Darkness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Garces!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Garces jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces looking for a sweep. Not yet Garces, not yet.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Garces pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Garces wants to sweep but Santos has passed to side control!
Garces is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Santos prevents Garces from escaping the position.
Garces struggling a bit here.
Garces tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos trying to control the action but Garces is working from the bottom.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garces, who protects the arm well.
Garces prevents Santos from improving position.
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos wants to control but Garces is keeping him busy.
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos tries to advance to mount but Garces denies him.
Garces can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garces is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Garces wants to get back to his feet but Santos is dominant here and he's now got Garces's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Garces rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garces is defending well though. Santos let's go of the attempt for now.
Santos not allowing Garces to control his hands.
Santos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garces has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Santos tries to get the hooks in deep but Garces pushed the leg off.
Garces is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garces wants to control his opponent's hands but Santos gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garces biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Garces looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santos.
Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos controlling well, preventing Garces from escaping the position.
Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Garces has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garces looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Garces preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Santos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Garces takes the fight into the clinch.
Garces lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garces breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garces throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garces!
Garces struggling a bit here.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garces, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Garces wants to control but Santos postures up.
Garces is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garces wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos is looking to stall here but Garces recovers full guard.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos passes Garces's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garces doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garces doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Santos 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Garces is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos wants to control but Garces is keeping him busy.
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garces is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garces tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Garces is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Garces is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Garces is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Leonardo Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garces rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garces to keep the fight standing.
Garces landing knees to the body.
Garces landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garces breaks the clinch.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Miguel Garces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garces clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garces.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Garces breaks from the clinch.
Garces instigates a clinch.
Garces is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garces down to the mat. Garces avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces takes the fight into the clinch.
Garces lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garces just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garces breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miguel Garces seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Garces.
Garces prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garces obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garces lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Garces turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos tries to pull guard but Garces forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garces lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Garces landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garces lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos jumps guard but Garces turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garces landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garces lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Garces lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garces manages to break the clinch.
Garces closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Garces is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garces connects with a couple of short punches.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Garces gets to his feet - Santos follows without any prompting.
Garces gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garces breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garces fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Garces buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Garces. Those never looked like landing.
Garces stuffs the takedown.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garces's waist but Garces gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Garces closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Garces tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Garces seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garces is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Garces is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garces wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Garces is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Garces there.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Garces is very close to passing his half guard.
Garces trying to advance position but Santos counters by regaining guard.
Garces got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garces has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Garces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos controls Garces momentarily but Garces frees himself.
Miguel Garces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garces chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 1353 p4p, 23998 weight class) and Pepe Diallo (ranked 151 p4p, 490 weight class). Pepe Diallo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun throws a hook but Diallo blocks it.
Diallo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gun misses with a straight right.
Gun connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Pepe Diallo has been cut.
Diallo lands a big head kick that sends Gun tumbling to the mat! Diallo takes a step backwards and waves Gun back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Tommy Gun has been cut.
Diallo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gun to the canvas! Gun doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Diallo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Diallo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Williams (ranked 1951 p4p, 2308 weight class) and Cole Lake (ranked 231 p4p, 266 weight class). Lake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Panic Attack. Cole Lake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
Cole Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake misses with a shot to the body
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lake's guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Lake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Lake pushes Williams off but Williams dives into side control.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Williams's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lake dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Lake's head but Lake avoids it well.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Lake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams wants to control for a moment but Lake uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams is keen to just control but Lake is a slippery customer.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams throwing shots but Lake is blocking nicely.
Williams stops Lake from getting back to his feet.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lake defending well though.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lake is trying to escape back to his feet but Williams uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lake parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lake to escape.
Williams 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.
Lake taking a bit of punishment here - Williams scoring with strikes.
Williams trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom.
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Williams landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams taking a breather here.
Lake dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
Williams throws an elbow but Lake slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lake is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Jaxon Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Williams has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Williams is putting a hurting on Lake here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams cracks Lake with a big right hand but Lake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams cracks Lake with a big right hand but Lake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Lake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Lake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lake dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams 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.
Williams tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams tries for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Lake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?
The referee asks Williams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Williams working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Lake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Lake defends.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Williams cracks Lake with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Lake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Williams throwing strikes but Lake manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lake has control of an arm but Williams manages to advance to Lake's back!
Lake is taking damage to the body and head.
Lake covers up after that shot from Williams.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Lake buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lake fails with the takedown.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lake sprawls and moves away.
Williams has been working on his balance at Dillo's Deadly Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lake.
Lake darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Lake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lake wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams wants a takedown.
Lake has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams avoids the strikes from Lake.
Lake throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lake gets his hands free as Williams looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake controls the position.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams covering up well under a series of strikes from Lake.
Williams trying to control the hands but Lake breaks the grip.
Lake is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Williams up.
Williams trying to control the hands but Lake breaks the grip.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lake's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole Lake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams works over Lake with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams stops Lake from standing up.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lake's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Williams has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Williams looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lake down to the mat. Lake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Lake, which made it look bad.
Lake throws a counter combo.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lake is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lake can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Lake on that attempt.
Williams clinches up with Lake and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lake throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams pushes Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake wants a takedown.
Lake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lake prevents it.
Lake tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lake is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Lake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Jaxon Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Lake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Lake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Williams!
A very excited looking Jaxon Williams 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 1322 p4p, 2669 weight class) and Taistelu Jaska (ranked 195 p4p, 351 weight class). Jaska has chosen Taistelu Jaska Theme from youtube as his entrance music. DeShaun Dupree Holton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taistelu Jaska's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taistelu Jaska!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree Holton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaska's half guard.
Dupree Holton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dupree Holton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dupree Holton.
Jaska wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dupree Holton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jaska defend it? Dupree Holton steps over the head and cranks it - Jaska is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dupree Holton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A very excited looking DeShaun Dupree Holton 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.
The defeated Taistelu Jaska had this to say: 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Thibodeaux (ranked 1732 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Ameen Robertson (ranked 244 p4p, 358 weight class). Robertson has chosen Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Robertson lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robertson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Robertson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Robertson sprawling to the canvas! Robertson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux finish him?!
It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a huge left! Robertson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thibodeaux isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Robertson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 566 p4p, 3492 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 91 p4p, 411 weight class). Miet Cleever could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miguel Torres's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleever tries a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Cleever appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleever was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cleever misses with a low kick as Torres jumps back.
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Cleever is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torres.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Miguel Torres has been cut.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever takes one to the side of the head.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever counters with a huge left! Torres is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cleever isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Torres from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cleever!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
A relieved looking Miet Cleever thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suutari Nuorempi (ranked 527 p4p, 2242 weight class) and Jari Lehtola (ranked 83 p4p, 302 weight class). Suutari Nuorempi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suutari Nuorempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Lehtola!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtola tries to bum rush Nuorempi with a series of wild strikes but Nuorempi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuorempi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehtola sprawls and moves away.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is looking to counter punch.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lehtola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Lehtola does it's job there.
Lehtola misses with a looping left.
Nuorempi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtola was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a jab to the nose.
Nuorempi clinches up with Lehtola and pushes him back against the cage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehtola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehtola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehtola blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuorempi digs a right hand into Lehtola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtola's gas tank.
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Lehtola pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
Lehtola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi goes for a takedown attempt but Lehtola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehtola looks to land a combination but Nuorempi avoids it well.
Lehtola misses with a hook
and Nuorempi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuorempi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lehtola at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola throws a hook but Nuorempi avoids it easily.
A jab from Nuorempi misses.
Lehtola throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Lehtola.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Lehtola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Nuorempi is leaning against Lehtola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuorempi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Lehtola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Lehtola blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Lehtola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Lehtola looks winded!
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Lehtola prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehtola tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
Nuorempi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
 Lehtola is rocked!
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Lehtola is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuorempi finish him?
Nuorempi lands a big right hand that drops Lehtola! The killer instinct kicks in and Nuorempi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nuorempi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!
After winning the bout, Suutari Nuorempi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 404 p4p, 835 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 59 p4p, 104 weight class). O Brien's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Leaf. Handler has chosen KEEPINITBEEFY as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
O Brien throws a low kick but Handler moves out of range easily.
Handler closes the distance and clinches up with O Brien, looking for a takedown. Handler pushes O Brien against the cage but O Brien circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Handler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Handler thows a huge punch but O Brien dodges it nicely.
O Brien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Brien.
O Brien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
O Brien is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… O Brien turns into him and now he's in Handler's guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Handler keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
O Brien postures up.
O Brien is looking to work some ground and pound but Handler has wrist control.
Handler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Brien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Brien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Brien won't allow Handler to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Brien's guard.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Brien is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Handler keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
O Brien trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
Handler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Brien manages to get himself to full guard.
O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Brien's head.
Handler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Handler cracks O Brien with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien looking to control.
Handler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Brien keeps working.
O Brien makes his way to full guard, as Handler worked for a kimura.
Handler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler is thwarting O Brien's attempts to control the position.
Handler trying to pass the guard but O Brien defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet.
Handler passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler trying to control but O Brien is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Handler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Handler scores with a takedown into O Brien's guard.
O Brien has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Handler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
O Brien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handler is able to avoid easily.
O Brien goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Handler avoids the head kick by O Brien.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Handler.
A slapping body kick lands there for O Brien.
O Brien lands with an overhand left.
Handler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Handler.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien drops his hands momentarily and Handler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handler fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a right hand to the body.
Handler misses with a body shot
and O Brien counters with a nice low kick that buckles Handler's knee momentarily.
O Brien thuds a left hand into Handler's body.
Handler avoids the head kick by O Brien.
O Brien throws a head kick that half lands.
O Brien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Brien manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O Brien is wriggling around but Handler manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for O Brien!
O Brien tries to hold on but Handler pushes him away.
Handler prevents O Brien from getting the reversal.
O Brien tries to hold on but Handler postures up.
O Brien regains half guard.
O Brien trying to hold on to Handler's head to control him but Handler postures up.
Handler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Brien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Handler passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler controlling from mount.
O Brien is looking to improve his position but Handler isn't that keen on the idea.
Handler looking for a guillotine from mount but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Handler cracks O Brien with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Handler trying to control but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler with shots to the head and body - O Brien looks very uncomfortable down there.
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Brien is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Handler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien wants to hold on but Handler pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Handler looks for a takedown but O Brien sprawls well.
Handler throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Handler fails with a takedown attempt.
Handler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Brien tries to land a leg kick but Handler saw it coming and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Handler or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
O Brien is looking to counter with head kicks.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handler lands a slapping body shot.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Handler moves away and avoids it.
O Brien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler avoids the body shot from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Handler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Handler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.
Handler checks a low kick from O Brien.
Handler throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
Handler checks a low kick from O Brien.
Handler darts in looking for a takedown but O Brien gets double underhooks and turns Handler into the cage.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Handler or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
Handler misses with a combination
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien works the jab nicely.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from O Brien lands but Handler takes it in his stride.
O Brien sizes up Handler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Handler is rocked!
O Brien seems to be stalking Handler here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Handler drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miles O Brien!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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