Round 1
Mark Smith is the referee for this bantamweight clash. Haddon opens
up with a low kick right away. Brand has a high kick blocked.
Haddon clips Brand with an overhand right. Haddon is pressuring
early, forcing exchanges. They clinch after another exchange, and
Haddon pushes his man into the wire. Brand is able to spearate
quickly, and he rifles off some jabs. Haddon blocks a high kick and
sprawls on a takedown. Both men land clean jabs, and Brand’s face
is already red. Haddon closes the distance and Brand works his way
to the back with a rear body lock. They scramble and eventually
separate. Haddon lands a crisp combination and moments later, he
drops Brand with a left hook. Haddon jumps on his foe’s back and
hammers away with punches, looking for openings to secure a
rear-naked choke. Brand attempts to stand, but
Haddon drags him back to the mat in short order, tightening the
choke at the same time. It’s only a matter of seconds before Brand
is forced to tap out. Haddon has his fifth straight
victory.
The Official Result
Cody Haddon def. Billy Brand via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1
3:09
Round 1
Black Grice is the third man in the cage for this middleweight
bout. Finney takes the center of the cage and the taller Rowston
probes with a push kick. Finney uses an overhand to secure a
double-leg takedown, but Rowston works his way back to his feet
against the fence. Rowston lands a hard knee before pushing Finney
away. Rowston follows a jab with a front kick. Finney snatches a
low kick and dumps his man on the mat. Rowston scoots to a seated
position against the fence before powering to his feet. Finney
connects his hands, lifts Rowston and slams him in the center of
the Octagon. Rowston gets to his knees and then stands near the
fence. Finney hasn’t done much with his three takedowns, but he
keeps the pressure on. Finney elevates his foe and slams him down
once again. Finney is in full guard, but Rowton’s long limbs are
making it hard for him to advance position. Finney finds room to
land a right and Rowston gets active from bottom, moving his hips
and looking for potential submissions. Finney is able to thwart all
submissions and he stands and hovers over Rowston before the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Finney
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Finney
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Finney
Round 2
Rowston begins with a front kick and follows with a jab. Finney is
answering with overhand rights. He changes levels and briefly locks
his hands, but Rowston defends it nicely. Finney is determined with
his wrestling, though, and he continues to work for a takedown
against the fence. Rowston is able to free himself and lands a
punching combination at range. A straight right lands for Rowston.
Finney whifss on an overhand right, but he is able to change levels
and put Rowston on his back. Finney is making Rowston carry his
weight near the fence, and the American lands a series of short
lefts before his opponent stands. Rowston separates and lands a
combination followed by a knee. They trade in close before Finney
shoves Rowston into the fence and lands another takedown. Rowston
scrambles to his feet with Finney clinging to him. They separate
and Finney bombs away before changing levels. He puts Rowston on
his seat yet again, and once again, Rowston is able to get back up.
Rowston frees himself and he stings Finney with an uppercut and
knees. They trade at range, and Rowston dislodges Finney’s
mouthguard with a right during the exchange.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Rowston
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Rowston
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Finney
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Round 3
Rowston again opens with a front kick. A jab lands for Rowston and
then another front kick. Rowston rushes in and Finney changes
levels, shoving his foe into the fence. Rowston attempts to land
some elbows to the side of the head before Finney slams him down.
Rowston is up in short order, and he lands a solid knee in the
clinch. Finney drives his man into the fence in hopes of another
takedown. He has his hands connected, but Rowston is defending
well. Finney pulls him off the fence, lifts him and slams his foe
to the mat. This time, Finney lands in side control. Rowston
recovers guard, but they’re in the middle of the cage. Rowston does
his best to stay active from his back with short elbows and
punches. Rowston is framing a triangle now, and he hammers Finney
with elbows before his opponent powers free. Finney is heavy on
top, trying his best to create openings for ground-and-pound.
Rowston is mostly playing defense now, working his way toward the
fence. Finney passes to half guard as they near the cage. Rowston
stands with less than 10 seconds to go, and he takes the
opportunity to land a knee and spining backfist before the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Finney (29-28
Finney)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Rowston (29-28 Rowston)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Rowston (29-28 Finney)
The Official Result
Torrez Finney def. Cameron Rowston via Unanimous Decision (29-28,
29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00
Round 1
Mark Smith gets the assignment for this bantamweight affair.
Romious just misses a head kick. Imperato moves in and alnds a low
kick. Romious answers with a body kick. Romious stuffs an Imperato
takedown. Imperato shoots again and then pulls guard when it fails.
They’re back up at range in a hurry. Imperato eats a body kick as
he moves forward and he falls to the canvas in pain, clutching at
his side. Romious dives into top position, and Imperato pulls him
close in hopes of recovering. Romious stands and lets his foe up.
They trade and Romious stumbles backward, losing his balance.
Imperato lands a right. Romious with an inside leg kick. They’re
trading now, both men landing. Romious shoots and gets his opponent
to the mat. Imperato plays defense from his back, and Romious
stands. They’re both swinging in the pocket, but Romious gets the
better of the action. An inside leg kick connects for Romious. A
right lands for Imperato. Romious kicks the legs and the body and
then they have another spirited exchange. Romious misses a high
kick at the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Round 2
Romious pressures with a leg kick, then goes up high, but it’s
partially blocked. An inside leg kick lands for Romious. Imperato
answers with a swing and miss. Imperato changes levels, and assumes
top position after a brief scramble. Imperato is in Romious’ full
gaurd. Imperato is landing short punches to the body, but nothign
too damaging. Romious gets his guard high and looks to frame a
triangle. He transitions to an armbar, and Imperato is in defense
mode. Imperato is free now, and he settles back into top position.
Romious creates some space and attempts to scramble up, only to see
Imperato jump on a guillotine. Romious escapes, and now he’s inside
Imperato’s guard near the fence. Romious drops a couple elbows from
above. Romious now in half guard, staying heavy on top and making
life miserable for Imperato. Romious hovers and briefly rains down
a flurry of heavy shots. Imperato threatens with a heel hook at the
end of the round as Romious attempts to unload with more
ground-and-pound.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Romious
Round 3
Romious pressures and tags Imperato with a big left. That sparks a
brief exchange before Romious backs away. Romious pressures with a
combination and then smiles at Imperato as they reset. Imperato
lands to the body and then the head. Imperato steps in and lands a
nice right to the body. When Imperato moves forward, Romious looks
to land a body kick, but it lands a little too low. Time is called
so Imperato can recover. They’re back at it, and this time,
Imperato delivers a kick to the groin almost immediately. Smith
gives both fighters a stern warning before the fight continues.
Imperato catches a low kick and wings a counter at Romious.
Imperato pressures and lands a big right hand. Imperato shoots
against the fence, but Romious reverses and powers his man to the
canvas. Romious is in half guard, smothering Imperato and driving
short elbows into his adversary’s face. Imperato recovers full
guard as Smith urges Romious to work. Imperato creates some space
with his guard and Romious backs away. They’re standing with 30
seconds to go. Imperato tries to change levels but Romious
threatens with an armbar during a scramble. Imperato might’ve been
in danger but he’s saved by the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Romious (30-27
Romious)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Romious (30-27 Romious)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Romious (30-27 Romious)
The Official Result
Cortavious Romious def. Michael Imperato via Unanimous Decision
(30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00
Round 1
Blake Grice will oversee this heavyweight tilt. Kuniev sends Cunha
backwards into the wire with a front kick. Kuniev is pressuring and
fires off a leaping knee. Cunha ties up his man and turns him into
the fence. Foot stomps from Cunha. Cunha tries to drop down but
stumbles to his seat. He clings to a leg and then shoves Kuniev
back to the fence. They remain in the clinch and Cunha lands a
knee. Kuniev reverses and lands a knee of his own. The separate and
Cunha lands a short right hook. Kuniev with a low kick as he
advances. Cunha shoots behind a right hand and takes Kuniev all the
way across the cage. Kuniev defends and reverses position. They
separate with about 1:30 to go. A left hook lands for Cunha as he
moves forward. Kuniev pressures and fires a right hand-left hook
combination. Kuniev backs Cunha up and lands a combination before
Cunha grabs a hold of a leg. He turns Kuniev into the fence and
leans on him. Cunha gives up on the single leg in the waning
seconds of the round and it’s a mistake.
Kuniev hurts Cunha with a big knee to the body in the clinch. He
then lands a short right uppercut and an elbow and Cunha crumbles
to the canvas. Kuniev follows his man to the floor and lands about
five unanswered shots before Grice steps in to
intervene. Kuniev just beats the horn to get the
first-round stoppage.
The Official Result
Rizvan Kuniev def. Hugo Cunha via TKO (Knee and Punches) R1
4:59
Round 1
Mark Smith will officiate the final bout of the evening. Gustafsson
pressures early and ties up Pytlik. He pulls Pytlik off the fence
and takes him down, landing in side control. Pytlik gets to a knee
as Gustafsson knees the thighs. Gustafsson maintains a body lock as
he continues to knee his foe’s thighs. Gustafsson continues to
bully Pytlik in the clinch. It’s a grueling clinch battle, and even
when Pytlik gets underhooks, it doesn’t seem to matter. Gustafsson
punishes him with a couple short elbows in tight. Gustafsson is
relentless, continung to make Pytlik work to defend clinches and
takedowns against the fence. Pytlik turns around and lands a knee.
They briefly separate, but Gustafsson is right back on hi. He
drives a knee into Pytlik’s midsection. Another short elbow for
Gustafsson, who then goes to the head with a knee. Pytlik hasn’t
had much space this round. He separates and lands some offense
before Gustafsson ties him up again. Pytlik with a couple knees
before the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Gustafsson
Round 2
Gustafsson leaps in with a left and then clinches immediately.
Gustafsson pushes his man back and lands a knee to the face. Pytlik
is already in a familiar position, defending with his back to the
fence. Pytlik is landing some knees of his own, but Gustafsson
fires off another short elbow. Pytlik gets free and advances with
hooks and uppercuts before Gustafsson sucks him back into the
clinch. A punishing elbow lands on the chin for Gustaffson. Pytlik
gets free and he’s got a mouse near his left eye. Gustafsson
pressures and Pytlik tags him with an overhand right counter.
Gustafsson closes the distance again and gets back to grinding away
in close quarters. Two massive elbows land for Gustafsson.
The Swede rocks Pytlik with a knee to the jaw. He lands three more
brutal knees as a busted up Pytlik tumbles to the
canvas. This one is over. A violent finish for
Gustafsson.
The Official Result
Andreas Gustafsson def. Pat Pytlik via TKO (Knees) R2 3:20