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MILF 95 Hamland vs Serrano PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Leandro (ranked 2118 p4p, 4715 weight class) and Midweight Try (ranked 261 p4p, 473 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Osvaldo Leandro!
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, Midweight Try!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leandro lands a nice shot that snaps Try's head back.
Leandro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Try rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leandro counters with a nice uppercut.
 Try is rocked!
Leandro feints and then cracks Try's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Try down.
Try is still on wobbly legs! Can Leandro finish him?
Leandro ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Try's jaw. Try's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Leandro does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osvaldo Leandro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Claude Van Damme (ranked 2680 p4p, 2966 weight class) and Bear Loman (ranked 308 p4p, 343 weight class). Van Damme comes into the arena with Wai khru ram muay blaring out of the sound system. Jan Claude Van Damme looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bear Loman!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman throws a front kick aimed at Van Damme's knee but Van Damme avoids it well.
Loman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Damme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loman.
A swing and a miss from Loman.
Bear Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Damme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loman wants to land a leg kick but Van Damme is out of range.
Loman connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Damme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loman is looking to slow Van Damme down with leg kicks.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Damme checks a low kick from Loman.
Van Damme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Damme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loman can pounce on him.
Van Damme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Loman throws a leg kick but Van Damme checks it.
Loman moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.
Loman misses with a hook. Van Damme ducked under it nicely.
Loman has closed the distance and engaged Van Damme in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Damme's efforts to push away.
Van Damme blocks a body shot from Loman.
Van Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loman can't find room to land a body shot as Van Damme controls the action.
Van Damme tries to circle away but Loman has him pinned against the cage.
Van Damme can't break the clinch.
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Loman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Loman is looking to score with low kicks.
Loman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Damme is out of range and Loman settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Damme checks a leg kick.
Van Damme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loman can pounce on him.
Loman tries to clinch up.
Van Damme is looking to counter with head kicks.
Loman lunges at Van Damme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Damme's hand.
Van Damme lands with a slapping head kick.
Loman is looking to slow Van Damme down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loman tried to score with a low kick but Van Damme checks it.
Loman feints and then cracks Van Damme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Damme down.
Loman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Loman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Loman.
Loman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Damme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loman is out of range and Van Damme settles back down.
Loman tries to clinch but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Loman takes the fight into the clinch.
Loman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Damme backwards.
Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Loman is predictable there
and Van Damme finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman misses with a right hand
and Van Damme counters with a good, hard body kick but Loman shrugs it off.
Van Damme looks to land a body kick but Loman moved away.
Van Damme slips under a jab from Loman.
Van Damme is looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Loman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Damme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Damme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Loman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Damme.
Van Damme's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Loman swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loman lands a nice uppercut.
Loman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loman is working Van Damme over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loman can't find room to land a body shot as Van Damme controls the action.
Van Damme wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Damme.
Loman misses with a body punch.
Loman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Loman.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Loman has him pressed against the cage.
Loman pushes Van Damme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loman lands with a right to the head.
Loman scores with a shot to the side of Van Damme's head.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Loman has him pressed against the cage.
Loman misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Loman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loman missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme tries to circle away but Loman has him pinned against the cage.
Van Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Loman dominated that 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.
Loman throws a leg kick but Van Damme sees it coming and moves out of range.
Loman throws a hook to the side of Van Damme's head but Van Damme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loman cracks Van Damme on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Van Damme falls backwards against the cage. Loman follows up with more strikes that drop Van Damme to his knees. Loman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Van Damme! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Loman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Dean (ranked 2389 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Samir Reid (ranked 280 p4p, 262 weight class). Reid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who Do I Have To Kill To Get Out Of Here?. Samir Reid has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir Reid!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dean throws out the jab.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Reid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean avoids the body shot from Reid.
Dean lands an overhand right.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Dean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Dean misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Dean misses with a shot to the body
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Reid counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at Freaky Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dean lands with a good body shot.
Reid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dean throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Reid's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Reid counters with a crisp one two that drops Dean! Reid thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dean to his feet! Dean is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Dean as he connects with a hook.
Dean jabs Reid right on the nose. Reid blinks but takes it well.
Dean connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a right hand that misses
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Dean is rocked!
Jab by Dean.
Reid is rocked!
Dean drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Reid's head, knocking him out cold! Dean is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Dean!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Jackson (ranked 2197 p4p, 2821 weight class) and Simon Maynard (ranked 265 p4p, 326 weight class). Saul Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saul Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Simon Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson tests Maynard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maynard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maynard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Maynard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maynard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maynard shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
Jackson defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Maynard checks it.
Good work by Maynard as he checks the leg kick.
Maynard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Saul Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maynard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson sizes up Maynard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Maynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maynard! But no joy.
Jackson tries to move into range but Maynard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson scores with a jab. Maynard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Maynard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab. Maynard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maynard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson cracks Maynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Maynard's head but Maynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson with a jab.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaynard.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Maynard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maynard! But no joy.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maynard moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Maynard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Maynard moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Maynard's body.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maynard is able to avoid easily.
Maynard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maynard! But no joy.
Maynard walks into a left hand.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Maynard's defenses.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maynard checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Maynard down.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Maynard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
It seemed like Maynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maynard on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Maynard is rocked!
Jackson finds Maynard's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Maynard flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jackson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Maynard will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Zoric (ranked 1035 p4p, 1447 weight class) and Gus Jackson (ranked 137 p4p, 184 weight class). Gus Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danilo Zoric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoric scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Zoric misses its intended target.
Jackson 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.
Zoric sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zoric is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jackson is rocked!
 It looks like Gus Jackson has been cut.
Zoric flashes Jackson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jackson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jackson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Zoric punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danilo Zoric!
During a confident post fight interview, Danilo Zoric 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimar Kinkead (ranked 926 p4p, 1539 weight class) and Grga Chvarak (ranked 125 p4p, 198 weight class). Kinkead comes to the cage accompanied by No Sunshine. Grga Chvarak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimar Kinkead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grga Chvarak!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkead gets a double leg takedown into Chvarak's guard.
Kinkead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chvarak seems keen to control Kinkead's posture.
Kinkead trying to control but Chvarak is working from the bottom.
Kinkead slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Chvarak keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead controlling from the top position.
Chvarak 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 one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead throwing strikes from guard but Chvarak blocks nicely.
Kinkead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kinkead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Chvarak keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kinkead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chvarak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kinkead fails with a takedown attempt.
Chvarak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kinkead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chvarak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinkead.
Chvarak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kinkead.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimar Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Chvarak is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Chvarak's guard.
Chvarak uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grga Chvarak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick
and Chvarak counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jimar Kinkead has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chvarak wants it to stay on the feet.
Kinkead with a poor takedown
and Chvarak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinkead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chvarak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kinkead or perhaps it was just good defense by Chvarak, which made it look bad.
Chvarak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chvarak clobbers Kinkead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinkead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chvarak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kinkead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Chvarak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chvarak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Chvarak misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinkead has his takedown stuffed
and Chvarak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grga Chvarak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimar Kinkead's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chvarak stuffs the takedown attempt from Kinkead. Kinkead gets slowly back to his feet.
Kinkead throws an overhand right that lands on Chvarak's shoulder, as Chvarak tries to avoid the shot.
Kinkead darts in looking for a takedown but Chvarak gets double underhooks and turns Kinkead into the cage.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but Chvarak won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimar Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Chvarak - that landed with a thud.
Chvarak breaks the clinch.
Kinkead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Chvarak counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chvarak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grga Chvarak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Chvarak is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Chvarak's guard.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Kinkead content to stall in guard here.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Chvarak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kinkead might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chvarak has his hands on Kinkead's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinkead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead dives in for a single leg takedown but Chvarak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kinkead pulls guard successfully.
Kinkead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chvarak defends it easily.
Chvarak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kinkead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chvarak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chvarak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chvarak postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak wants to stand and escape but instead Kinkead has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chvarak wants to stand up but Kinkead is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Chvarak keeping moving, preventing Kinkead from controlling successfully.
Kinkead looking to sit in guard and control but Chvarak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chvarak stands up and waves to Kinkead to follow him.
Kinkead fails with a takedown attempt.
Chvarak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kinkead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chvarak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chvarak sprawls well. Chvarak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kinkead gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead looks for a takedown but Chvarak sprawls well.
Chvarak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grga Chvarak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimar Kinkead'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. And we move into the final round!
Kinkead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chvarak! But no joy.
Kinkead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chvarak.
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Chvarak is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Chvarak's guard.
Kinkead drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chvarak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chvarak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chvarak!
Kinkead manages to get back to half guard.
Kinkead missing with punches from the bottom.
Chvarak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinkead is trying to maintain the position but Chvarak is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chvarak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chvarak misses with some punches.
Chvarak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chvarak is trying to force a seperation but Kinkead has the dominant position.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chvarak to keep the fight standing.
Chvarak lands a nice uppercut.
Chvarak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimar Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kinkead dodges the punch combination from Chvarak.
Kinkead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimar Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chvarak swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead fails with the takedown.
Chvarak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chvarak stuffs the takedown.
Jimar Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chvarak lands with an uppercut that bounces Kinkead off the cage and back into range.
Kinkead feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinkead won't allow Chvarak to sweep him here.
Kinkead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
Kinkead has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kinkead trying to control but Chvarak is working from the bottom.
Kinkead controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kinkead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grga Chvarak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jimar Kinkead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chvarak trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chvarak is looking for a sweep. Kinkead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kinkead wants to take a breather but Chvarak is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead shoots and misses
and Chvarak counters with a two punch combo.
Kinkead goes for a double leg but Chvarak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chvarak continues to drive forward.
Chvarak is trying to push Kinkead away but Kinkead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chvarak tries to break free but Kinkead pushes him back against the cage.
Chvarak manages to break the clinch.
Chvarak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kinkead with a poor takedown
and Kinkead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimar Kinkead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinkead has his takedown stuffed
and Chvarak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grga Chvarak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chvarak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grga Chvarak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 1233 p4p, 2395 weight class) and Larry LeFell (ranked 160 p4p, 282 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 8 - 5 - 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry LeFell!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invasion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Invasion will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
LeFell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Invasion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing LeFell can't handle though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeFell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeFell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LeFell trying to control but Invasion is working from the bottom.
Invasion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeFell defends it easily.
LeFell slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Invasion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Invasion actively working from the bottom here.
LeFell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Invasion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Invasion's head.
LeFell wants to pass the guard but Invasion is defending well.
Invasion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Invasion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeFell seems to be looking for submissions.
LeFell is trying to control. Invasion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeFell content to control rather than advance.
Invasion is staying active underneath LeFell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Invasion looking for submissions off his back.
Invasion wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Invasion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Invasion.
LeFell trying to control the position from guard on top but Invasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LeFell wants to pass the guard but Invasion is keeping the position.
LeFell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Invasion has his foot on LeFell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeFell works his way back into a safe position though.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LeFell content to stall in guard here.
Invasion is looking for a triangle but LeFell pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LeFell tries to free his leg and advance position but Invasion is retaining full guard.
Invasion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Invasion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeFell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeFell tries to free his leg and advance position but Invasion is retaining full guard.
Invasion trying to strike off his back.
Invasion keeping moving, preventing LeFell from controlling successfully.
LeFell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
LeFell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Invasion but Invasion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Invasion feints and as LeFell raises his hands in defense, Invasion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Invasion wants to control from the top but LeFell keeps moving.
LeFell trying to control the position here.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but LeFell blocks nicely.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry LeFell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Invasion. No joy for LeFell on that attempt.
Invasion gets the takedown into side control.
LeFell is not content to let Invasion control the position.
LeFell taking a bit of punishment here - Invasion scoring with strikes.
Invasion with the ground and pound but LeFell regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeFell defending well though.
LeFell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LeFell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion throws an elbow that misses. LeFell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Invasion's guard. Nice move by LeFell!
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeFell is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeFell is aware though and is defending well.
Invasion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeFell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Invasion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeFell has managed to get both his arms back between Invasion's legs - danger averted.
LeFell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Invasion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeFell has managed to get both his arms back between Invasion's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Invasion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeFell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeFell postures up in Invasion's guard and throws a big left but Invasion blocks it.
LeFell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Invasion looking for subs off his back but LeFell has passed one foot through into half guard.
LeFell wants to take a breather but Invasion is having none of it.
Invasion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LeFell lands with a punch from half guard.
Invasion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeFell is aware though and is defending well.
Invasion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeFell defends it easily.
Invasion doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LeFell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Invasion is keeping the position for now.
Invasion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeFell defends it easily.
Invasion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LeFell trying to control but Invasion is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeFell defends it easily.
LeFell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Invasion's head.
Larry LeFell has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeFell passes Invasion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Invasion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
LeFell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Invasion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Invasion missing with punches from the bottom.
Invasion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeFell.
LeFell seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion tries to get to full guard but LeFell has control of the leg.
LeFell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeFell trying to mount his opponent but Invasion defends it.
LeFell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Invasion lands with a few short shots to the body.
LeFell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Invasion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Invasion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Invasion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
LeFell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LeFell landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion can't escape the position.
Invasion throwing hammer fists to the chest of LeFell. What's that going to do exactly?
Invasion working to try and regain half guard.
Invasion punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry LeFell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
LeFell darts in looking for a takedown but Invasion gets double underhooks and turns LeFell into the cage.
Alien Invasion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Invasion shoots in looking for a takedown but LeFell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Invasion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LeFell fails with the takedown.
Invasion drops down looking for a counter takedown but LeFell sprawls and moves away.
Invasion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from LeFell. No joy for Invasion on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeFell drives through with a takedown into Invasion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Invasion keeping moving, preventing LeFell from controlling successfully.
Invasion has his foot on LeFell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeFell works his way back into a safe position though.
LeFell tries to free his leg and advance position but Invasion is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell is stalling in the full guard.
LeFell trying to control the position from guard on top but Invasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeFell is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Invasion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeFell stopping the sweep attempt from Invasion.
Invasion being controlled here, momentarily.
LeFell pushes down on Invasion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeFell seems to be working for a kimura but Invasion defends the submission attempt.
LeFell wants to work for an arm triangle but Invasion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Invasion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFell seems to be looking for submissions.
Invasion tries to roll over but LeFell keeps him under control.
Invasion is refusing to be controlled, as LeFell sits in half guard.
Invasion blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeFell.
Invasion tries to get to full guard but LeFell has control of the leg.
Invasion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Invasion looking for submissions off his back.
Invasion is not content to let LeFell control the position.
LeFell throwing shots but Invasion is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion tries to roll over but LeFell keeps him under control.
LeFell trying to control the action but Invasion is working from the bottom.
LeFell winds up and cracks Invasion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LeFell slows the pace down in half guard.
LeFell thows a huge punch but Invasion dodges it nicely.
Invasion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larry LeFell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Invasion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Invasion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
LeFell slows the pace down in half guard.
LeFell is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeFell feints and as Invasion raises his hands in defense, LeFell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Invasion is keeping the position for now.
Invasion tries to strike from the bottom.
Invasion is striking but LeFell is not phased and passes to half guard.
LeFell not doing much here.
Invasion looking for submissions off his back.
Invasion lands with a few short shots to the body.
Invasion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeFell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry LeFell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeFell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry LeFell!
An out of breath Larry LeFell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Snake (ranked 465 p4p, 1370 weight class) and Brennan Calhoun (ranked 65 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brennan Calhoun enters the cage!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brennan Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Calhoun with that takedown attempt.
Snake clinches up against the cage.
Snake jumps into guard, dragging Calhoun to the mat.
Calhoun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calhoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snake is tightening it up a little... Calhoun has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Calhoun reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Calhoun taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Snake!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Potter (ranked 836 p4p, 632 weight class) and Marques Roy (ranked 112 p4p, 87 weight class). Marques Roy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marques Roy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Freaky Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Roy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roy stands up over Potter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roy lands a couple of elbows.
Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Potter wants to stand up but Roy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potter tries to get out of the position.
Roy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roy landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter wants to stand up but Roy is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roy scoring with some ground and pound.
Roy trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Roy stops Potter from standing up.
Roy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roy wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Potter wants to stand and escape but Roy is having none of it.
Roy is pushing down on Potter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Potter is fighting to maintain full guard but Roy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roy is nestled in close to Potter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter pushes Roy off looking to stand but Roy dives back in and keeps control.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potter keeps working.
Potter tries to kick Roy off but Roy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Potter is trying to stand.
Potter has hold of Roy's hands but Roy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roy trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Roy working over Potter with some ground and pound. Potter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Potter trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Roy moves into full mount! Potter won't be happy about that!
Potter is trying to stand.
Roy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roy lands a couple of good shots and Potter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Roy.
Potter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roy on the ground.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roy scores with punches from the back.
Roy connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Potter to escape the position.
Potter is taking damage to the body and head.
Roy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Potter's head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Roy.
The referee is taking a good look at Potter as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Roy!
Potter is trapped and Roy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Potter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Potter covers up after that shot from Roy.
Roy has Potter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Roy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Roy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Roy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Potter could be in trouble here!
Potter is trying to stand back up.
Roy lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Roy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Potter. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Roy is punishing Potter with strikes - can he finish him?!
Potter is trapped and Roy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Roy scores with punches from the back.
Potter prevents Roy from getting a body triangle.
Roy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Potter up.
Potter is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Roy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Potter. No joy for Roy on that attempt.
Roy slips a straight right by Potter.
Scott Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
Roy avoids the body shot from Potter.
Potter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.
Potter misses with a shot to the body
and Roy counters with a single leg into guard. Potter didn't expect that.
Roy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter has momentary wrist control but Roy slips an elbow through the middle.
Roy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Potter wants to stand but Roy is controlling the position.
Roy wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Roy manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Roy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Potter tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Roy manages to move to mount!
Roy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roy lands with some strikes.
Potter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roy scoring with strikes but Potter is staying in there.
Potter tries to buck Roy off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Roy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roy cracks Potter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Potter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Potter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Potter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Roy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Potter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy controlling the pace for now.
Roy landing shots from mount.
Roy won't let Potter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Potter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Potter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Roy controlling the position easily from mount.
Roy raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is bucking up trying to escape but Roy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roy controlling from the full mount.
Roy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marques Roy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Roy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Potter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Roy looking to finish Potter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Potter!
Roy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roy lands a couple of good shots and Potter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Potter is rocked!
Potter is taking damage to the body and head.
Oh Potter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roy is looking to control Potter but Potter is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Potter seems to have got his legs back now.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Potter.
Roy lands shots from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter prevents Roy from getting a body triangle.
Roy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Roy is landing with strikes. Potter can't take much more of this.
Potter staying busy and making it hard for Roy to control.
Roy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Roy cracks Potter with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Potter from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Roy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.
Roy feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
Roy shoots in for a double leg but Potter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely.
Potter misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roy! But no joy.
Potter thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potter defends well and Roy ends up having to push Potter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Potter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
Roy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Potter throws a big shot that misses.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy is just out of range.
Potter with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Potter. No joy for Roy on that attempt.
Scott Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Roy.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Roy feints the counter takedown.
Roy shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Roy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Roy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Potter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Potter scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Potter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Potter catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
Potter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Roy shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potter throws a hook but Roy avoids it easily.
Roy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Potter defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Roy with that takedown attempt.
Roy closes the distance and clinches up with Potter, looking for a takedown. Roy pushes Potter against the cage but Potter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Potter lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy slips under a jab.
Scott Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter misses with a shot to the body
and Roy counters with a single leg into guard. Potter didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Potter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roy 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marques Roy!
During a confident post fight interview, Marques Roy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chick Hamland (ranked 379 p4p, 562 weight class) and Lawson Serrano (ranked 50 p4p, 75 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chick Hamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lawson Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano slips a straight right by Hamland.
Serrano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamland defends it well.
Hamland misses with an uppercut. Serrano saw that one coming.
Hamland instigates a clinch.
Serrano is trying to drag Hamland to the mat but Hamland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Serrano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamland gets underhooks to prevent Serrano's takedown attempt.
Chick Hamland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawson Serrano.
Serrano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Serrano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hamland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Serrano to the mat. Serrano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Serrano keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Serrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Serrano, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland is stalling in the full guard.
Hamland scoring with some ground and pound.
Serrano 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.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serrano is on top in guard.
Serrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Serrano postures up.
Serrano wants to control from the top but Hamland keeps moving.
Hamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamland, not yet.
Hamland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamland controls Serrano momentarily but Serrano frees himself.
Hamland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serrano chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Serrano looking to pass the guard.
Serrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serrano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serrano trying to control but Hamland is working from the bottom.
Hamland trying to keep a closed guard but Serrano is proving a slippery customer.
Serrano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamland's head.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamland trying to keep a closed guard but Serrano is proving a slippery customer.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serrano is in close to Hamland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Serrano landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Hamland blocks nicely.
Serrano trying to control but Hamland is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamland chips away with some ground and pound.
Serrano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hamland is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Serrano.
Hamland lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Serrano is staying active underneath Hamland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Chick Hamland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Serrano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Hamland misses
and Serrano counters with a takedown into side control.
Serrano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hamland to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hamland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hamland is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hamland is looking for a sweep.
Hamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamland sneaks back into half guard.
Hamland manages to get to full guard.
Hamland trying to control the position.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawson Serrano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamland keeping moving, preventing Serrano from controlling successfully.
Serrano preventing the sweep.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Hamland blocks nicely.
Serrano chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serrano manages to get himself to full guard.
Hamland preventing the sweep.
Hamland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamland won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
Hamland postures up and lands a big shot to Serrano's brow.
Serrano wants to hit a sweep here but Hamland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Serrano there!
Serrano is looking to improve his position but Hamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Serrano is in a horrible position here. Hamland smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hamland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Serrano?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano is looking to improve his position but Hamland isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland landing strikes from the mount and Serrano is in trouble!
Hamland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Serrano hang on?
A nice elbow there by Hamland.
Hamland working the ground and pound effectively.
Hamland raining down shots from the mount!
Hamland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Serrano is looking to improve his position but Hamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Hamland landing shots from mount.
Hamland connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Serrano working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hamland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serrano can do to turn this around?
Hamland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Serrano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Serrano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Serrano is looking to improve his position but Hamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Hamland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hamland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Hamland.
Hamland 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.
Serrano is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chick Hamland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamland loads up on a big right hand but Serrano slips the punch.
Hamland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamland closes the distance and clinches.
Serrano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Serrano lands a takedown into guard.
Hamland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamland 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.
Serrano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Serrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serrano's guard.
Hamland lands a couple of digs.
Serrano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Serrano postures up.
Hamland wants to sweep here but Serrano controlling him for the moment.
Hamland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serrano throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamland trying to strike off his back.
Serrano trying to control but Hamland is working from the bottom.
Serrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamland seems keen to control Serrano's posture.
Serrano working some strikes from top position.
Serrano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamland 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.
Hamland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Serrano.
Serrano is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamland has wrist control.
Hamland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hamland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serrano, pushing him back against the cage.
Serrano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hamland can't fight it off and eventually Serrano manages to take the fight to the floor. Hamland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamland's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serrano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serrano is thwarting Hamland's attempts to control the position.
Serrano working Hamland over with strikes.
It looks like Chick Hamland has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamland trying to hold on to Serrano's head to control him but Serrano postures up.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawson Serrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chick Hamland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson Serrano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chick Hamland!
Lawson Serrano was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullshit. let's run it again'.
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