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BANZAI COMBAT 88 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Poirier (ranked 24983 p4p, 5208 weight class) and Ben Lauzon (ranked 569 p4p, 522 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lauzon lands a couple of elbows.
Lauzon landing some decent shots from guard.
Poirier working a defensive guard here.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lauzon on the ground.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Poirier is rocked!
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Poirier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon cracks Poirier with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lauzon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Poirier is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lauzon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerimiah Nova (ranked 24692 p4p, 4210 weight class) and Alejandro Laguera (ranked 460 p4p, 368 weight class). Jerimiah Nova could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alejandro Laguera's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerimiah Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguera misses with a low kick.
Nova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova gets a takedown into half guard.
Nova wants to work for an arm triangle but Laguera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laguera is looking to control Nova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laguera avoid being mounted?
Nova seems to be looking for submissions.
Nova stops Laguera from getting back to his feet.
Laguera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laguera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laguera reverses the position - he's now on top in Nova's guard.
Nova working for submissions but it's allowed Laguera to get to half guard.
Laguera wants to pass the guard but Nova is defending well.
Laguera escapes and gets back to his feet.
Laguera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laguera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jerimiah Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laguera lands a body shot.
Nova manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laguera on his heels. He'll look to pass Laguera's guard now, I'm sure.
Nova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laguera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laguera has escaped and now he's on top!
Laguera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laguera passes into half guard.
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nova looking for subs from the bottom but Laguera mounts him!
Nova tries to hold on but Laguera postures up.
Laguera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nova is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguera content just to control the position here.
Nova slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laguera uses his free foot to push down on Nova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nova.
Nova is trying desperately to improve position.
Nova is working hard here to advance position.
Nova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Laguera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Laguera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laguera leaves Nova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laguera's guard.
Nova postures up.
Laguera looking for a sweep. Not yet Laguera, not yet.
Nova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laguera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laguera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laguera!
Laguera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laguera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova shoots in for a double leg but Laguera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laguera's guard.
Nova won't allow Laguera to get back to his feet.
Laguera is trying to control the position but Nova postures up.
Laguera has control of Nova's left arm, preventing Nova from doing any damage.
Alejandro Laguera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laguera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is looking to pass into half guard but Laguera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laguera is in guard.
Nova looking for subs off his back but Laguera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
Nova looking for a kimura from the bottom but Laguera passes into side control!
Nova is looking to regain half guard here but Laguera keeps moving and retains side control.
Laguera wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
Nova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laguera off and has taken his back!
Laguera is trying to shake Nova off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Nova won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Nova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laguera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Nova looking to sit in guard and control but Laguera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laguera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Nova's legs - danger averted.
Nova is looking for a triangle but Laguera pushes his legs off easily.
Laguera wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laguera off and has taken his back!
Laguera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laguera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laguera is in bad spot here.
Nova is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Laguera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Laguera for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nova swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laguera is now in Nova's guard. A big mistake from Nova there, giving up the dominant position!
Nova has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laguera 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 Nova.
Nova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laguera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nova's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Laguera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laguera circles away.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Laguera.
Laguera misses with an uppercut. Nova saw that one coming.
Nova has a takedown stuffed.
Laguera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laguera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laguera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
Laguera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nova's hands.
Nova dives in for a single leg takedown but Laguera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laguera! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerimiah Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Nova jumps guard but Laguera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laguera is pressed up against the cage. Nova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laguera down to the mat. Laguera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laguera avoids it really well and circles away.
Laguera throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova shoots in looking for a takedown but Laguera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laguera but Laguera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laguera throws a body shot but no joy.
Nova staying out of range there.
Laguera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Nova ducks right into an uppercut from Laguera.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Laguera wants to slow Nova down by chopping away at his legs.
Nova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laguera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laguera lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laguera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laguera wants to clinch.
Alejandro Laguera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laguera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nova tries for a takedown but Laguera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laguera drives through and clinches with Nova against the cage.
Nova tries to pull guard but Laguera won't allow it.
Laguera is trying to break free.
Nova is trying to pull guard but Laguera has him pressed against the cage.
Nova goes for a takedown attempt but Laguera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Laguera both land. Nice combination.
Nova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laguera is fending him off so far but Nova persists. Nope, Laguera circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguera throws out a counter right but Nova avoids it with no problem.
Laguera throws a low kick but Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laguera sprawls and moves away.
Laguera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laguera clinches up with Nova and pushes him back against the cage.
Nova jumps guard and drags Laguera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Laguera from controlling successfully.
Nova has an active guard here but Laguera has managed to pass into half guard.
Laguera is keen to just control but Nova is a slippery customer.
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguera wants to stand up but Nova has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
Nova trying to control but Laguera postures up.
Nova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nova tries to get out of the position.
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Laguera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laguera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Laguera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 5016 p4p, 4399 weight class) and Miroslav Mihalik (ranked 514 p4p, 478 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miroslav Mihalik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Mihalik's head back.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mihalik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihalik controls the position.
Let's hope that Mihalik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mihalik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Newton is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Mihalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihalik taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mihalik misses with the ground and pound.
Mihalik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mihalik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mihalik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Newton's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton scores with a one two! Mihalik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Miroslav Mihalik has been cut.
Newton moves into range and clinches up with Mihalik.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihalik blocks a body shot from Newton.
Newton leaning against his opponent.
Newton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newton misses with a body punch.
A short right from Newton on the inside.
Mihalik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihalik has Newton pressed against the cage, preventing Newton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihalik keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihalik backwards.
Mihalik decides to pull guard.
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mihalik working for submissions but it's allowed Newton to get to half guard.
Mihalik is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mihalik avoid being mounted?
Mihalik wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihalik gets back to full guard.
Newton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mihalik to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Newton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mihalik pulls down on the head and he's put Newton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miroslav Mihalik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Moss (ranked 4249 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Max Smash (ranked 469 p4p, 477 weight class). Smash has chosen Ain't No Mountain High Enough as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Max Smash was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quincy Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Smash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss avoids the body shot from Smash.
It looked like Moss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smash wants to clinch up but Moss keeps it at a distance.
Moss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Max Smash has been cut.
Moss checks a low kick from Smash.
Smash tries to clinch there but Moss circles away.
Moss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moss was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
Smash wants to clinch up but Moss keeps it at a distance.
Moss drops Smash with a beautiful combination! Smash stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moss is looking for the KO!
 Smash is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash misses with a head kick.
Smash is still on wobbly legs! Can Moss finish him?
Moss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moss plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Smash to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Smash just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quincy Moss!
Quincy Moss very nearly forgot to thank Battleborn Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Max Smash was interviewed post fight and said 'First, I want to thank everyone for coming out tonight. I’d like to extend my congratulations to my opponent. They fought a great fight and they earned the win. I have nothing but respect for their skills and their preparation. They showed what it means to be a true competitor.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorius Grey (ranked 5007 p4p, 3803 weight class) and Quinton St Pierre (ranked 507 p4p, 454 weight class). Grey comes to the cage accompanied by Bipolar Disorder. The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pierre's choice of entrance music: 3 6 Mafia - Move B!tch. Gregorius Grey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quinton St Pierre's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregorius Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey misses the shot to the body.
St Pierre instigates a clinch.
St Pierre pulls guard.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Grey pushes his legs off easily.
Grey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grey defends it easily.
Grey preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grey is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is stalling in the full guard.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Grey defends easily.
Grey trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre pushes a forearm under Grey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Grant (ranked 3439 p4p, 3436 weight class) and James Hopkins (ranked 377 p4p, 376 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
That kick from Grant tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Grant.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Daniel Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grant doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Daniel Grant has been cut.
Grant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hopkins lands a left and a right that send Grant crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Grant is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins lands with a big right hook that stumbles Grant - he's out on his feet here! Hopkins follows up with another monster hook that separates Grant from consciousness! Grant falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hopkins stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinsmoke Sanji (ranked 3220 p4p, 3099 weight class) and Aarav Gordon (ranked 185 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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144
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinsmoke Sanji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aarav Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanji gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Sanji's ribs.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Sanji shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Sanji shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is pulling down on Sanji's head to control his posture.
Sanji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanji throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Sanji is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanji definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanji is one step ahead there.
Gordon is pulling down on Sanji's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanji stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gordon throws up his legs and catches Sanji in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sanji tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gordon! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aarav Gordon!
Aarav Gordon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Santos (ranked 3323 p4p, 4698 weight class) and Typus Typhoon (ranked 365 p4p, 455 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Typus Typhoon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos slips a jab from Typhoon.
Typhoon misses with a hook to the body
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
Typhoon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santos stays in close to Typhoon's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Typhoon has wrist control.
Typhoon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Typhoon keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is really struggling to control Typhoon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Typhoon has managed to sweep!
Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Typhoon uses it to pass to side control.
Santos prevents Typhoon from moving into mount.
Typhoon tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Typhoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Typhoon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Typhoon wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Typhoon is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Typhoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Typhoon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhoon looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos trying to control but Typhoon is working from the bottom.
Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Typhoon trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Typhoon holds on and takes a little breather.
Typhoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Typhoon dives on top into guard.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Typhoon defends easily.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Typhoon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Typhoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Typhoon eventually gives up the hold.
Santos wants to improve his position but Typhoon is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Typus Typhoon will probably get the nod.
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.
Typhoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Typus Typhoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Typhoon throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Typhoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Typhoon misses with a leg kick
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Typhoon won't be happy with that.
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos tries for a kimura but Typhoon is defending well.
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Typhoon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Typhoon.
Typhoon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Typhoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Typhoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos wants to control but Typhoon postures up.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Typhoon keeps moving and retains side control.
Typhoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Typhoon tries to move to mount but Santos blocks the move with his legs.
Typhoon keeps trying to improve his position.
Typhoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Typhoon trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Typhoon is looking to work his way around to Santos's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos regains half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Typhoon passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Typhoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Typhoon.
Typhoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhoon trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Typhoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Typhoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Typhoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Typus Typhoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Typhoon misses with a double jab.
Typhoon misses with a few strikes there.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mario Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Typhoon cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Typhoon lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Typhoon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mario Santos has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Typhoon. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Typhoon, pushing him back against the cage.
Typhoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Typhoon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos has hold of one of Typhoon's legs. Typhoon is fighting the takedown attempt but Santos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Typhoon has managed to sweep!
Typhoon pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Typhoon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Typus Typhoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Typhoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhoon prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Typhoon sits in half guard.
Typhoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos pushes Typhoon off looking to stand but Typhoon dives back in and keeps control.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Typhoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
That's two 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.
Typhoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Typhoon is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Typhoon controlling the action here.
Typhoon is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Typhoon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control here.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Typhoon seems to be looking for submissions.
Typus Typhoon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Typhoon trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is in trouble now - Typhoon has advanced to mount!
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Typhoon working for a submission but Santos is keeping him at bay.
Santos has given up his back here. Will Typhoon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Typhoon looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Typhoon not allowing Santos to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Typus Typhoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Typhoon 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Typus Typhoon!
Typus Typhoon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 3264 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Ratchanasak Sitsongrit (ranked 302 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
150
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146
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brasi's head.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Brasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit works Brasi's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Brasi's head.
Brasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brasi's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Brasi throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brasi.
Luca Brasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brasi tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Brasi's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Brasi.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brasi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brasi's hands.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Brasi is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Brasi off balance momentarily.
Oh Brasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brasi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brasi motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Brasi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Brasi tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Brasi seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Brasi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brasi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brasi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit drops Brasi with a big left hand! Brasi is injured, injured bad! Sitsongrit jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halo Halo (ranked 2006 p4p, 1140 weight class) and Cade Quinn (ranked 230 p4p, 140 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250
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Counter fighter
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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 Tokyo, Halo Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cade Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Halo 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.
Halo advances position into side control!
Halo moves into full mount!
Quinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quinn wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quinn is trying to escape the mount.
Halo controlling his opponent.
Halo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo scoring with strikes but Quinn is staying in there.
Quinn is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Halo.
Halo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Quinn can't escape the position.
Halo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Halo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Quinn tries to hold on but Halo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Quinn wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Quinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Halo has a good base and remains in mount.
Quinn is still trying to improve position.
Quinn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
What can Quinn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Quinn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Quinn for a finish.
Halo controlling the position well here. Quinn rolled but Halo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Halo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Quinn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Quinn for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn trying to control the hands but Halo won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Halo Halo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Halo tries to clinch up.
Quinn looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo throws a hook but Quinn blocks it.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halo defending well as Quinn loads up on a big left hand.
Quinn clobbers Halo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quinn punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
Quinn scores with a jab to the body.
Quinn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Halo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quinn's guard.
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn working for a triangle but Halo defends it easily.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Quinn has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Quinn's legs - danger averted.
Halo 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.
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.
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo passes Quinn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quinn!
Halo breaks from Quinn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Halo lands a big elbow.
Quinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quinn is trying to reverse the position but instead Halo has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn wants to control his opponent's hands but Halo gets his hands free.
Halo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Quinn is looking for a way out.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halo controlling the positon.
Halo Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Halo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Halo working for the choke.
Quinn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Halo's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn trying to control the action but Halo just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Halo Halo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quinn clinches.
Halo misses with some punches.
Quinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Quinn trying to control the position but instead, Halo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quinn into the cage.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Halo tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Halo looking to slow down the pace here.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Halo effectively controlling the action here.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo misses with some punches.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Quinn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Quinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Halo looking to stall.
Quinn working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quinn looking to slow down the pace here.
Quinn is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Halo has denied him.
Quinn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Cade Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with some punches.
Quinn tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Quinn blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halo as Quinn tries to tie him up.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Quinn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halo stalling.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cade Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cade Quinn.
I think Halo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halo Halo!
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