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MILF 31 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Owens (ranked 25433 p4p, 5568 weight class) and Claes Rudberg (ranked 549 p4p, 516 weight class). Zaid Owens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zaid Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Claes Rudberg!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rudberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
Rudberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Rudberg swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Rudberg cracks Owens with an open hand slap.
 It looks like Zaid Owens has been cut.
Rudberg throws a shot to the body.
Rudberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Owens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Owens lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
Owens scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Owens.
Owens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Owens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rudberg misses with a few strikes there.
Claes Rudberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Rudberg misses its intended target.
Owens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Rudberg misses.
Owens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rudberg misses the shot to the body.
Owens misses with a straight left.
Owens lands a body shot.
Rudberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rudberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudberg throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudberg takes one to the chin there.
Rudberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Owens.
Owens throws a body punch but Rudberg moves out of range.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudberg throws a counter combo.
Owens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Owens misses with a wild body shot.
Rudberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
A nice combination there by Rudberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudberg throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudberg staying out of range there.
Rudberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.
Rudberg ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
Rudberg misses with a wild combination.
Rudberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens scores with a decent looking hook.
Rudberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens misses with a wild body shot.
Rudberg looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens throws a body punch but Rudberg moves out of range.
Owens lunges at Rudberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rudberg's hand.
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudberg defending well as Owens loads up on a big left hand.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens slips under a jab.
Rudberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
A counter left hand to the body from Owens misses its target.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rudberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Owens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Owens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Owens slips a straight right by Rudberg.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Owens throws a series of punches but Rudberg avoids them all with ease.
Rudberg misses the body punch
and Owens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rudberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudberg slips a jab from Owens.
Owens lands a glancing blow to the side of Rudberg's head.
A slow jab from Rudberg misses its intended target.
Rudberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Owens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rudberg does it's job there.
Rudberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rudberg misses with a hook.
Owens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rudberg throws a right hand that misses
enabling Owens to counter with a crisp jab.
Rudberg misses with a left hand
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rudberg looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Rudberg misses with an uppercut
and Owens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rudberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Rudberg takes one to the chin there.
Rudberg slips under a jab.
Rudberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Owens back to the cage. Rudberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owens eats them both and turns towards Rudberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zaid Owens's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Owens.
Owens slips under a jab.
Owens lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zaid Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Owens's cut.
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.
Rudberg throws a combination that misses
letting Owens counter with a right hand.
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rudberg has time to react.
 Rudberg is rocked!
Owens misses the jab.
Rudberg throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Owens finds it's target.
Owens throws a lazy right hand but Rudberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaid Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rudberg cracks Owens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Owens sends Rudberg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Owens is motioning to the referee to let Rudberg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rudberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Owens walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rudberg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Owens swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rudberg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Owens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Rodney (ranked 5533 p4p, 25429 weight class) and Metyl Handz (ranked 514 p4p, 547 weight class). Handz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jedi Mind Tricks - I Who Have Nothing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Rodney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Metyl Handz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handz slips under a jab from Rodney.
Handz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Handz misses.
It looked like Rodney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Rodney finds it's target.
A jab from Rodney does it's job there.
Handz throws a big shot that misses.
Handz throws a right hand that Rodney ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodney also avoids with ease.
Handz throws a hook to the side of Rodney's head but Rodney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Handz looks to move away, Rodney throws a big counter combo but Handz just gets out of the way.
Handz moves away from the strike by Rodney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handz misses with a hook. Rodney ducked under it nicely.
Rodney misses with the combination.
It seemed like Handz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodney scores with a hook to the body. Handz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Handz misses.
Rodney throws a big counter combination but Handz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodney ducks under a wild hook from Handz.
Rodney just misses with a punch to the body.
Handz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handz manages to avoid it.
Rodney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handz to score with a decent uppercut.
Handz drops Rodney with a beautiful combination! Rodney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Handz is looking for the KO!
It looks like Derek Rodney has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Handz coming out on top.
Handz misses with a looping left.
Rodney throws a body punch but Handz moves out of range.
Handz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handz thuds his right hand into Rodney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handz misses with a double jab
enabling Rodney to counter with a crisp jab.
Handz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodney's hands.
Handz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodney scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handz throws the left hand but Rodney avoids the punch easily.
Rodney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Handz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Rodney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handz misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Rodney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handz.
Handz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handz misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodney takes one on the button.
Rodney drives through and clinches with Handz against the cage.
Handz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handz misses with an uppercut.
Rodney slips a straight right by Handz.
Handz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handz.
Rodney moves into range and clinches up with Handz.
Rodney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodney gets through Handz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodney swings wildly with an uppercut but Handz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handz can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rodney.
Handz breaks from the clinch.
Handz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Handz misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Handz. That snapped Rodney's head back.
Some wild striking there from Rodney.
Rodney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodney missing with a left hand there. Handz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodney slips under a jab from Handz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Metyl Handz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Rodney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Handz lands with a straight right. Rodney didn't see that one coming.
Rodney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handz throws out the jab.
Handz scores with a shot to the body.
Handz misses with a hook. Rodney ducked under it nicely.
Handz throws a hook to the side of Rodney's head but Rodney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodney scores with a jab.
Rodney moves out of range of the strikes.
Handz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodney.
Handz misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodney counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handz.
Rodney throws a series of strikes that have Handz backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Handz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handz.
Handz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Handz misses the jab.
Rodney lands a nice hook to Handz's body. Handz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Handz misses
and Rodney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handz throws a hook to the side of Rodney's head but Rodney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handz.
Rodney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Handz in his tracks.
Rodney throws an overhand right that lands on Handz's shoulder, as Handz tries to avoid the shot.
Rodney throws a jab but it's blocked by Handz.
Rodney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodney lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metyl Handz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodney slips under a jab.
Handz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodney.
Rodney just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Handz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodney is looking to clinch.
Handz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodney eats them both and turns towards Handz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Handz misses with a wild body shot.
Rodney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left and a right from Rodney both land. Nice combination.
Handz throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Handz has knocked Rodney down with a huge combo! Handz steps away and waves a wobbly Rodney back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rodney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handz.
Handz throws a counter combo.
Handz looks to land a left hand but Rodney moved out of range nicely.
Rodney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Handz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handz jabs at Rodney's body.
A big left from Handz misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rodney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodney moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodney misses with a punch to the body.
Rodney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handz misses the jab.
Handz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodney looks to throw the jab but Handz is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Handz misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodney misses with a few strikes there.
Handz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handz. Rodney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodney.
Rodney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handz finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodney's head.
Decent striking displayed by Handz there.
Rodney throws a right hand that Handz ducks under and follows up with a left that Handz also avoids with ease.
Derek Rodney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodney staying out of range there.
Rodney needs to keep his hands up - Handz had a free shot at his head there.
Rodney clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Metyl Handz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derek Rodney's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Handz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Derek Rodney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handz.
Rodney misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Handz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handz drops his hands momentarily and Rodney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Handz eats them both and turns towards Rodney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handz.
Handz unleashes a big counter combination but Rodney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodney misses the shot to the body.
Handz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodney moves out of range of the strikes.
Handz throws an off balance right hand
and Rodney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Handz.
Rodney throws the left hand but Handz avoids the punch easily.
Handz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodney on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handz throws a looping overhand right but Rodney ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodney. Handz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handz lands with a hook. Rodney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handz throws a body shot but no joy.
Handz misses with a looping right.
Rodney feints a jab promting Handz to slip. Rodney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Handz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Handz throws a looping overhand right but Rodney ducks down to avoid it.
Handz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Handz looks to land a left hand but Rodney moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Handz misses.
Handz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handz misses with a hook
and Rodney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handz.
Rodney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodney throws an off balance right hand
letting Handz counter with a right hand.
Rodney pushes Handz up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodney breaks from the clinch.
Rodney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodney drives through and clinches with Handz against the cage.
Handz blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handz scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodney struggles to land a body shot inside as Handz controls his hands.
Rodney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Handz pushes Rodney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handz blocks a body shot from Rodney.
Handz is trying to break the clinch but Rodney has him pressed against the cage.
Rodney swings wildly with an uppercut but Handz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handz is trying to push Rodney away but Rodney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Handz is trying to stall.
Handz can't find room to land a body shot as Rodney controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handz wants to break free but Rodney has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Handz.
Rodney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Handz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handz blocks an uppercut.
Rodney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Handz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodney's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handz.
Handz misses with a punch on the inside.
Handz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derek Rodney.
I think Handz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Metyl Handz!
A victorious Metyl Handz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kash McCannigan (ranked 3598 p4p, 2135 weight class) and Grga Chvarak (ranked 384 p4p, 252 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kash McCannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grga Chvarak!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chvarak throws a good cross that connects.
Chvarak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chvarak throws a right and a left that McCannigan avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Chvarak.
Chvarak misses with a hook.
Chvarak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCannigan manages to avoid it.
Chvarak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCannigan.
McCannigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCannigan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCannigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCannigan takes a swing at Chvarak's ribcage but misses.
McCannigan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chvarak on the side of the head.
Chvarak slips a jab from McCannigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chvarak clobbers McCannigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chvarak lands a nice shot that snaps McCannigan's head back.
McCannigan moves away from the strike by Chvarak.
Chvarak lands a jab to McCannigan's midsection.
McCannigan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chvarak checks the leg kick.
Chvarak misses with a hook
and McCannigan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCannigan lands with a slapping head kick.
Chvarak throws a body shot but no joy.
McCannigan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chvarak moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCannigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kash McCannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chvarak blocks a head kick by McCannigan.
McCannigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chvarak scores with a nice head shot.
Chvarak 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCannigan, as that shot connected.
McCannigan throws out a leg kick but Chvarak moves out of range and McCannigan only half commits.
Chvarak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCannigan manages to avoid it.
Chvarak works McCannigan's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCannigan lands a brutal head kick. Chvarak looks out on his feet and McCannigan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kash McCannigan!
During a confident post fight interview, Kash McCannigan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Zavala (ranked 2940 p4p, 2868 weight class) and George Pogie (ranked 319 p4p, 310 weight class). Eduardo Zavala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Pogie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Zavala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Pogie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pogie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zavala is in Pogie's guard.
Pogie is trying to keep Zavala in close.
Zavala trying to control but Pogie is working from the bottom.
Zavala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zavala throwing strikes from guard but Pogie blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zavala looking to sit in guard and control but Pogie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pogie pushes down on Zavala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pogie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavala wants to improve his position but Pogie is controlling well.
Pogie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zavala has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zavala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pogie slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Zavala.
Zavala actively working from the bottom here.
Zavala trying to control but Pogie postures up.
Zavala is looking for a sweep. Pogie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zavala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pogie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pogie's back!
Zavala is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pogie up.
Pogie tries to roll but Zavala sticks to his back.
Pogie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pogie gets back to half guard.
Pogie is staying active underneath Zavala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pogie moves into full guard.
Pogie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zavala is one step ahead there.
Pogie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zavala wants to pass the guard but Pogie is keeping the position.
Pogie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pogie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pogie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pogie!
Zavala tries to bench press Pogie off him but Pogie keeps the position.
Zavala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zavala is looking to regain half guard here but Pogie keeps moving and retains side control.
Pogie looks up at the clock and then as Zavala takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pogie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pogie wants to take a breather but Zavala manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pogie.
Pogie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pogie is in close to Zavala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pogie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pogie scoring with some ground and pound.
Zavala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zavala working a defensive guard here.
Pogie preventing the sweep.
Zavala has an active guard here but Pogie has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zavala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pogie dominated that round.
That's time! Zavala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zavala goes for a double leg but Pogie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pogie continues to drive forward.
Pogie tries a quick counter leg kick but Zavala is wise to it.
Zavala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zavala is trying to push Pogie away but Pogie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zavala is trying to drag Pogie to the mat but Pogie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Zavala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavala tries to score a body lock takedown but Pogie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pogie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zavala is trying to keep an underhook but Pogie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pogie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zavala is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pogie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogie looking to secure an arm triangle but Zavala defends it well.
Pogie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zavala manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zavala pushes Pogie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pogie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pogie gets to mount! Zavala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pogie prevents Zavala from getting the reversal.
Pogie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zavala is squirming around, avoiding Pogie's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogie has hold of Zavala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zavala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zavala wants to hold on but Pogie pushes him away.
Zavala is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zavala is working hard here to advance position.
George Pogie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zavala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pogie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zavala working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavala tries to lock up and control but Pogie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pogie wants to finish this one by submission but Zavala is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pogie.
Pogie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pogie wants to control the pace but Zavala is squirming around nicely.
Zavala is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Zavala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pogie with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pogie with good strikes from the mount here!
 Zavala is rocked!
Pogie with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Zavala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pogie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pogie softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Zavala is out cold! Pogie jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pogie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Robinson (ranked 3427 p4p, 1954 weight class) and Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 364 p4p, 240 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamison Hutchinson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchinson leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Hutchinson.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Hutchinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hutchinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Robinson! Hutchinson lets Robinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Nate Robinson has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Hutchinson drops Robinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Robinson looks back up at him and smiles so Hutchinson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Hutchinson's leg but Hutchinson calmly moves out of range.
Hutchinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hutchinson defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson dives in and grabs Hutchinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hutchinson pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hutchinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Hutchinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hutchinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hutchinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hutchinson but Hutchinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hutchinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hutchinson dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Robinson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamison Hutchinson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KK Snow (ranked 3717 p4p, 1342 weight class) and Mike Preston (ranked 335 p4p, 137 weight class). Mike Preston is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KK Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Preston!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Snow throws a strike but Preston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Preston wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Preston wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Preston controls the pace.
Preston trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Preston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snow wants to sweep here but Preston controlling him for the moment.
Snow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snow tries to get out of the position.
Snow wants to improve his position but instead Preston has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston controlling the pace.
Snow tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
Snow wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Preston slips under a jab.
Preston throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense.
Preston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Snow misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow dips to his left and cracks Preston with an uppercut!
Preston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KK Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Preston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Preston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Preston's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Preston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Snow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Snow.
Preston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snow tries to roll over but Preston keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Preston in particular looking to stall.
Preston works his way into full mount!
Snow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Preston wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Snow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Preston keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Preston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
Preston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snow postures up.
Snow throws an elbow that misses. Preston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snow's guard. Nice move by Preston!
Preston tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snow is on top in guard.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Preston blocks nicely.
Preston controls Snow momentarily but Snow frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Preston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Preston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KK Snow dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Snow throws a poor cross that misses
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Snow tries for a takedown but Preston circles away easily
and Preston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KK Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preston leaves Snow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Preston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Preston misses.
Snow shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow misses with an uppercut
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Snow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Preston blocks a jab.
Preston is looking for the big counter here.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snow.
Preston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Snow misses.
Mike Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Preston sprawls well. Preston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Preston defends it nicely.
As Snow backs off Preston throws a huge counter combo but Snow manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Preston sprawls well.
Preston throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Snow tries for a takedown but Preston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Preston defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow has his takedown stuffed
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Preston gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the cage.
Preston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Preston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Preston lands a nice hook to Snow's body. Snow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Preston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Preston stuffs the takedown attempt from Snow. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Preston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Preston throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow slips a straight right by Preston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Snow ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Preston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Preston.
Preston throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preston.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Preston is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, Preston circles away and we're back to standing.
Preston connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Preston. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Preston swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snow or perhaps it was just good defense by Preston, which made it look bad.
Preston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snow 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kokko (ranked 2568 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Larry LeFell (ranked 292 p4p, 259 weight class). The key to victory for Antti Kokko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Kokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry LeFell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kokko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Larry LeFell has been cut.
LeFell darts in and clinches Kokko up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LeFell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kokko scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeFell goes for a takedown attempt but Kokko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kokko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LeFell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kokko counters with a straight right hand.
Antti Kokko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry LeFell.
LeFell with a poor takedown
and Kokko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Kokko finds it's way through LeFell's defenses.
Kokko closes the distance and clinches.
Kokko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokko scores with a shoulder strike.
LeFell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kokko walks away with a smile on his face. LeFell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LeFell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeFell is rocked!
LeFell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kokko scores with a counter punch that sends LeFell to the canvas! Kokko smells blood - he's punishing LeFell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! LeFell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Kokko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Harrison (ranked 2022 p4p, 2302 weight class) and Janne Virtanen (ranked 227 p4p, 256 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by All of the Above. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janne Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Virtanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Virtanen tries to keep at a distance but Harrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike.
Virtanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harrison lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Harrison - that landed with a thud.
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtanen.
Harrison stalling the fight.
Virtanen misses with some punches.
Virtanen slows down the pace here.
Harrison tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison tries to stall but Virtanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Virtanen.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virtanen's elbow.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Virtanen.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Virtanen leaning against his opponent.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body.
Come on Virtanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Virtanen.
Virtanen is leaning against Harrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harrison working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen pushes Harrison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Virtanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Virtanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Virtanen drops Harrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Harrison is rocked!
Virtanen stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Virtanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Virtanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Harrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Virtanen just leaning against Harrison, taking a breather.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtanen drops Harrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen drops Harrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Virtanen dips a shoulder and cracks Harrison with a mighty uppercut! Harrison falls back against the cage and Virtanen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harrison is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Virtanen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Virtanen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvro Machado (ranked 2138 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Augustus Walls (ranked 213 p4p, 223 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvro Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augustus Walls!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walls was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Walls swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado moves away from the strike by Walls.
Walls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walls is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.
It looks like Augustus Walls has been cut.
Walls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Walls throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Walls throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Walls is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Walls clinches up with Machado and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado jumps guard and drags Walls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Walls is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walls postures up.
Walls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walls looking to pass the guard.
Walls prevents Machado from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Walls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walls has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Freaky Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Walls is retaining full guard.
Walls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walls looking for a sweep. Not yet Walls, not yet.
Walls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walls's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Walls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Walls.
Walls takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walls moves out of range of the body kick.
Walls jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Walls.
Walls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machado fails to land the takedown.
Walls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado counters with a head kick.
Machado manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walls on his heels. He'll look to pass Walls's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walls is keeping the position for now.
Walls working for submissions but it's allowed Machado to get to half guard.
Walls keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvro Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augustus Walls's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walls throws out the jab.
Walls cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machado's guard.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Walls postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado wants to sweep here but Walls controlling him for the moment.
Walls must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Walls throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Walls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walls thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machado wants to control but Walls is keeping him busy.
Walls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walls is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Machado not doing much here.
Machado wants to take a breather but Walls is having none of it.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walls can do to turn this around?
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.
Walls wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machado trying to control the action but Walls is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walls dives in and scores a takedown into Machado's guard.
Walls won't allow Machado to get back to his feet.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walls trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado looking for a guillotine here but Walls defends easily.
Walls is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walls trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Walls has gone for a leg lock! Machado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walls's guard.
Walls is trying to keep Machado in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walls is trying to hold Machado in close to prevent damage but Machado has managed to pass into half guard.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado is thwarting Walls's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado passes to full mount!
Machado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvro Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augustus Walls's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machado throws a hook but Walls avoids it easily.
Machado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walls tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Walls tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
Machado content just to control the position here.
Walls tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walls tries to improve his position but instead Machado has taken his back!
Machado missing with strikes from the back.
Walls turns into Machado and is now in his guard.
Walls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walls has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado is trying to control the position but Walls postures up.
Machado wants to sweep here but Walls controlling him for the moment.
Walls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walls not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walls working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Machado's thigh. Machado counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Machado pulls Walls in to control the position.
Machado keeping full guard, as Walls tries to pass.
Walls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Walls throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Walls from controlling successfully.
Machado controls Walls momentarily but Walls frees himself.
Walls trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado 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 referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walls just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.
Walls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Walls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Walls misses the target.
It looked like Machado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walls closes the distance and pushes Machado back into the cage.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado has Walls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvro Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walls stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walls throws a head punch that misses.
Walls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Augustus Walls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvro Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvro Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvro Machado!
A very excited looking Alvro Machado rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 1452 p4p, 1881 weight class) and Pitter Patter (ranked 174 p4p, 209 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pitter Patter!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invasion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Patter scores with a shot to the side of Invasion's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patter.
Patter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Invasion.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patter can't find room to land a body shot as Invasion controls the action.
Patter lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patter as Invasion tries to tie him up.
Invasion blocks an uppercut.
Invasion avoids a wild elbow strike from Patter.
Invasion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Patter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Patter tries to work over Invasion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patter swings wildly with an uppercut but Invasion uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patter throws an elbow but it misses.
Patter lands a nice shot to the body.
Patter blocks an elbow strike from Invasion.
Invasion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion taking a breather.
Invasion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patter after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patter misses with an elbow over the top.
Patter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patter lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Patter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patter.
Patter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Invasion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patter can turn it around.
Patter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Invasion's elbow.
Invasion blocking some punches.
Invasion takes a shot to the head.
Patter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patter blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Patter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Invasion blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Patter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patter lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Patter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patter tries to work over Invasion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patter misses with a body punch.
Invasion prevents a body shot from Patter.
Patter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Invasion is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Patter.
Patter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Patter.
Patter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patter digs a right hand into Invasion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Invasion's gas tank.
Patter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Invasion or not.
Invasion blocks an elbow strike.
Invasion tries to stall but Patter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Invasion takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Patter fails to land.
A short right from Patter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patter.
Patter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Alien Invasion has been cut.
Patter lands a left hand.
Invasion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Patter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Patter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patter lands a right hand.
Patter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Patter is leaning against Invasion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Invasion blocks the elbow strike.
Patter is pressed up against the cage. Invasion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patter down to the mat. Patter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Patter connects with the punch.
Invasion takes one on the button.
Invasion is rocked!
Patter misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Invasion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patter's half guard.
Patter tries to roll over but Invasion keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Invasion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patter's head.
Invasion throwing shots but Patter is blocking nicely.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Invasion drops an elbow to the side of Patter's head.
Invasion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pitter Patter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Invasion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patter!
Invasion landing a few strikes.
Patter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Invasion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Invasion trying to control the action but Patter is working from the bottom.
Invasion working the ground and pound but Patter is defending the strikes.
Invasion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Patter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion takes a little break here. Patter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Invasion lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Patter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Invasion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Patter is avoiding damage well.
Invasion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Patter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Invasion scores with punches from side control.
Invasion sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Patter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patter parries the strikes from Invasion easily there. Invasion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Patter to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Patter down.
Invasion misses with the ground and pound.
Invasion lands a nice forearm strike.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Invasion slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Invasion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Invasion throws a strike aimed at the side of Patter's head but Patter avoids it well.
Invasion misses with the ground and pound.
Invasion throws an elbow but Patter slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Patter defending against the ground and pound.
Invasion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Invasion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Invasion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Patter to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is chipping away with strikes.
Patter is breathing heavily.
Invasion lands an elbow.
Invasion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Patter is avoiding damage well.
Invasion landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Invasion landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Invasion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Invasion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Invasion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Invasion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Invasion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patter keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion tries to score with some ground and pound. Patter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Invasion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Patter is not content to let Invasion control the position.
Invasion working the head with strikes.
Patter taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion wants to control but Patter is keeping him busy.
Invasion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Invasion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Invasion showed some decent athleticism there.
Alien Invasion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Invasion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Invasion lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Patter dodges it nicely.
Invasion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Invasion lands with a punch from half guard.
Invasion working over Patter with some ground and pound. Patter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patter's head.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Patter dodges it nicely.
Patter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Invasion.
Invasion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Patter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Invasion wants to control but Patter is keeping him busy.
Invasion is controlling the pace.
Invasion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Invasion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Invasion wants to control but Patter is keeping him busy.
Invasion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Invasion throwing shots but Patter is blocking nicely.
Invasion is nestled in close to Patter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Invasion lands strikes from half guard.
Invasion is trying to control the action in half guard but Patter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Invasion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patter's head.
Patter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Invasion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Invasion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Invasion 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.
Invasion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Invasion lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Invasion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Invasion is nestled in close to Patter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Invasion working over Patter with some ground and pound. Patter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Patter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Invasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion lands with a punch from half guard.
Invasion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alien Invasion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Invasion 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alien Invasion!
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