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Opening Fight
Karin Logan vs Dale McCall

McCall lands a glancing straight left to open up the preliminary fight in the bowels of one of Montenegro's premiere casinos. He follows with an axe kick to Logan's neck. The two lock up after Logan misses with a one-two, and McCall throws a knee. They break off, and Logan floors McCall with a low kick as McCall goes high with a kick of his own. McCall fires back with a jab. Logan with a leg kick. McCall misses with another approach of punches, looking almost distracted, which gives Logan the opportunity to charge in with a flurry of kicks. She drives McCall back against the cage, whipping his head around with a big left hand. He nearly eats an uppercut inside, but manages to roll, and then nails an uppercut and hook on the way in as the two lock up against the cage. They trade elbows in close and the action stalls out as Logan refuses to let go of McCall. The referee separates them. McCall backs Logan up with a flurry punches and drops her with one particularly hard shot. McCall has Logan against the cage and is punching away with his left hand, busting her wide open, forcing the referee to get within striking distance of a stoppage only to show restraint. McCall transitions to Logan's back, where he cinches in an arm-only choke. Logan taps out after very little struggle.

McCall defeats Logan via submission at 4:31.

Second Fight
Sebastian Jungers vs Caleb Houston

A big right misses for Houston; Jungers lands an outside leg kick. Houston with solid head movement as he slips a punch. Jungers tries to rush in with a knee, but Houston catches him with a counter straight. Jungers lands a straight right. Houston's looking to counter everything Jungers does, and it almost seems to be working. Houston holds the center and tries to land a straight and move into the clinch, but Jungers pushes him away. Jungers just short on a spinning backfist. Very methodical pace. Jungers drops a level and pushes Houston to the cage. Houston grabs a single and trips Jungers, but as he falls, Jungers grabs a kimura on Houston's left arm. It looks dangerous briefly, but Houston quickly pulls it in to safety. Jungers gives it another go, but Houston pulls it in again. Short right hands from the top. Jungers tries a half-hearted guillotine from the bottom. Houston tries to get busy from the top, still looking to box, and he avoids most while delivering a few counters. Jungers lands a lead shot as Houston tries to move in. Left hook staggers Jungers briefly. Houston still showing nice movement, but Jungers does land a two-punch combination, and then he seems to flip a switch, nailing Houston in the chin with a straight right. Houston goes down, and Jungers drops on him and fires in a few more bombs. Houston falls back, and he is out cold. Jungers dives in with one completely unnecessary blow, stomping on the face of his fallen opponent before the referee can get there and break it up.

Jungers defeats Houston via knockout at 6:50.

Third Fight
Mikhail Kreuz vs Lilah Hurst
A respectful touch of gloves starts this fight off, both fighters clearly friends.  Hurst takes the center and jabs early.  She shoots in for a single.  Kreuz defends against the cage but hits the deck 15 seconds in, Hurst looks surprised she was able to take him down. Kreuz active underneath.  He's looking to set up an omo plata, but Hurst defends well and maintains the top.  Hurst fires three right hands to the ribs as the pair scrambles for position.  Kreuz works up to his knees, but Hurst pushes him back down. Hurst steps into mount and locks up a triangle choke from the top.  He rolls immediately to his back and drives elbows to the crown of Kreuz's head as she squeezes. Kreuz trying to survive on the top, but this choke is deep. Hurst continues to squeeze until Kreuz manages to get back to his feet and slams her back against the cage pole, unfortunately taking one step too far and hyperextending his knee.  He goes down quickly and Hurst jumps on the chance, locking in a submission and Kreuz taps right away, not wanting to damage his knee further. 

Hurst defeats Kreuz via submission at 8:07.

Fourth Fight
Kathryn Harding vs Kayla Knix

Knix is almost bouncing as she circles around Harding. Harding jabs a few times as Knix moves frantically around. Knix misses a jab and an overhand, but she's refusing to give Harding a stationary target-- smart move on her part, as Harding clearly has the power advantage. Harding lands a stiff jab that almost staggers Knix. She uses the cage as a springboard and lands a high kick before shooting in for the takedown. Harding defends well, but that was a quality strike. Knix misses a huge overhand right and shoots again. Harding sprawls well, and they end up in the clinch. Nothing's there and they immediately break. Harding still holding the center as she tries to figure out where her target will be. Knix misses another high kick and shoots in yet again, only to be grabbed and slammed by Harding. Knix scrambles in half-mount. Harding ties up from the bottom and once again the action stalls out.

They break and are back to their feet where Knix lands an early jab, and continues to bounce and move. Knix shoots and comes up short, and Harding lands a right hand. Harding finding her jab now as Knix slows just slightly. Knix shoots in. Harding sprawls well and rolls away. Brief trade against the cage, but nothing of consequence. Knix is still active on the outside, but Harding is starting to find her with well timed shots. Knix's counters are coming up short for the most part. Knix lands a lead left and then ducks into a knee but continues through with the shot and scores a takedown. Half-mount again, and Harding spins as she looks for a kimura to keep Knix grounded. Knix avoids it and pushes her back flat. Harding again looks for the kimura, and Knix locks in a guillotine from the top. She rolls over to get more pressure as Harding tries to escape, and the choke is in tight against the cage. Harding taps with nowhere to go.

Knix defeats Harding via submission at 11:11.

Fifth Fight
Rachel Ellsworth vs Sasha Brenshov

Both fighters rush forward. Brenshov takes the center. Few missed shots early from both. Ellsworth lands a big right that staggers Brenshov. She tries again, but Brenshov ducks and shoots. Ellsworth sprawls and controls from the front. She fires a knee in that looks close to hitting the head. She controls the neck and rolls over, sinking in a guillotine in the process. Brenshov elevates to release the pressure and frees herself with ease, only to nail Ellsworth in the chin with a wild knee that snaps her head back, causing her to almost bite right through her tongue. Both fighters return to their feet. Ellsworth is the aggressor, even as she's spitting out blood, and she lands a straight right to the chin in retaliation. Brenshov spears her against the cage and drives fists into her midsection. Ellsworth sprawls, but Brenshov continues to drive in and scores the takedown. Brenshov in half-mount halfway into the frame. Ellsworth pushes off the cage with her feet and nearly sweeps, but Brenshov presses her back down. Short lefts from Brenshov. Ellsworth fires back from underneath. Ellsworth looks to be thinking about a kimura from the bottom. Instead, Brenshov slips out and grabs one of her own. It's a slick move and looks deep from moment one. Brenshov rolls and torques, but she spins to side control as they scramble and forces the tap from the bleeding Ellsworth.

Brenshov defeats Ellsworth via submission at 5:35.

HEADLINE FIGHT MATCH OF THE NIGHT
Sinn vs Theodore Janes

Sinn charges in at Janes, looking ferocious. Janes kicks the legs and then misses on a spinning back kick as Sinn dodges. Sinn's compact as she moves forward. Janes fires two high kicks that are blocked, and Sinn dives in for a takedown. Janes defends against the cage, and Sinn fires knees into his thigh. Janes defends well, but Sinn won't let up, and fires in a half dozen more before Janes creates a little room with knees to the body. Sinn continues to press in against the cage. Janes eats a few short punches to the head. Sinn switches over to one hook on the left as she controls from the back. She gives it up, slides around to the front and elevates, slamming Janes down for the takedown he's been hunting. Janes on his knees and quickly grabs a kimura grip, but Sinn shakes her arm free. They stand, and Sinn fires off another punch. Janes staggers back and falls, but Sinn slips as she rushes in for a finish. Traded punches in a wild scramble that sees Janes come out on top as he trips Sinn to the floor and pins her there. He lands a few knees to the body as she fights to break free but the action is mainly stalled out. They break apart and Janes lands a spinning backfist.

Sinn goes down to one knee and pops right back up, immediately stalking her opponent. Janes stays active with the kicks and lands a straight left. Sinn's right there to answer with a right. High kick from Janes blocked, and Sinn kicks the body. Sinn shoots in, and Janes again defends against the cage. This time, Janes shakes free. Sinn punches and moves into the clinch. Janes circles off and drives into the fence. Janes misses a spinning elbow as they break. Sinn lands an overhand right, but Janes grabs a Thai clinch and lands two knees inside. Sinn scoots away and the pace for her seems to be slowing a bit, although the attacks are still fierce. Janes lands a leaping left and a spinning back kick hits the body. Janes misses an axe kick. Sinn blocks a high kick. Straight left lands for Janes. Sinn drives in for a takedown. Janes grabs the fence, twice, but still hits a knee. Sinn moves around to the back, but Janes spins in on his feet. Sinn pushes in from the clinch and lands punches inside. Janes misses on a takedown, but he drills another spinning back kick as they break apart again.

Janes open up with the kicks again. A jumping axe kick and a spinning back kick connect, and send Sinn staggering back into the cage. He also throws a few punches over the top that graze off. Janes spins in and around and is now holding Sinn against the cage. Knee from Janes, and both fighters land punches as they break. Janes presses right back in. They trade knees, but Janes is clearly doing more damage. Janes flurries briefly, then moves away. Sinn goes back to stalking, and she ducks a punch then shoots. Sinn knees the leg. Janes spins away after catching few knees. He breaks free and misses on a spinning kick. Janes sprawls on a takedown attempt and delivers a few knees. Sinn finally gets the takedown she wanted, but Janes is up immediately and controls the head from north-south. Janes stands and fires a high kick that catches Sinn flush in the jaw, knocking her out against the cage. Great finish to the fight.

Janes defeats Sinn via knockout at 21:03.



Blackbird vs Alex Collins

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, the two fighters will fight until only one remains standing! All bets for this fight are now final. Introducing first... he stands 185 centimeters and weighs 93 kilograms, with a record of one win and one loss. Ladies and gentlemen... BLACKBIRD!!!

The tattooed monster known as Blackbird makes his way into the cage, looking almost feral as he rolls his shoulders, awaiting his opponent.

Announcer: And now... his opponent, standing at 183 centimeters and weighing in at 91 kilograms... with a record of two wins and zero losses... ALEX COLLINS!!!

Blackbird swings with a left and just misses a looping punch as Collins circles away. Blackbird seems to be setting the pace as he fires in a few more blows that leave Collins torn between dodging and striking back. Little landing early as the fighters stay tight. Collins misses with a big left and quickly resets. Blackbird whiffs on a cross right, and Collins does the same. Blackbird ducks under a punch and tosses Collins to the mat and then unloads a vicious barrage of punches as he stands over his opponent. He eventually drops into his opponent's guard, and Collins survives from his back, albeit just barely as Blackbird's fist opens him up above the right eye. Blackbird works short body punches as Collins is pressed into the fencing. Collins tries to pull him tight into guard, but Blackbird is rising up to throw some decent elbow strikes. Collins gets back to his feet and must dodge a barrage to do so. Collins is forced to become the aggressor and lands a nice shot. Blackbird shoots, knocks Collins to the mat, and then pops him with a knee on the way back.

The fighters circle and Blackbird whiffs with a big cross right as Collins dives aside and connects with a kick to the knee that staggers his larger opponent. A left jab lands, and then Blackbird connects on a lunging right to the top of the head. The fighters trade sporadically. Blackbird breaks the stalemate with a lunging combo. Collins whiffs on a low kick, and Blackbird shoots and scores the double-leg takedown. Blackbird goes to his knees, and Collins easily gets back to his feet. Collins looks to throw a knee, Blackbird quickly shoots, but Collins fends it off while stumbling into the cage. He stays upright. Collins moves in, but Blackbird pops him with a couple overhand rights.

Blackbird strikes with a few quick rights, but Collins avoids the worst of it. The fighters clash again, and Blackbird takes a finger to the eye, which prompts him to grab Collins and drive him down to the floor, headbutting him in the face. Collins catches himself on his knees, using the fence to keep from falling and lunges back, landing a nice right. He ducks under a combo, and then stuffs another takedown. Collins tries to close distance himself, but Blackbird easily shakes him off. Blackbird dips and gets the double-leg takedown, but Collins is quickly back on his feet. The two trade sloppy knees and punches, but Collins gets some energy after landing a right-left combo. Blackbird fires off a quick right before retreating. Collins answers with a left. The fighters trade jabs. Blackbird snaps off another quick right. After Collins presses forward, he then eats a left that staggers him back into the cage. Blackbird gets hold of him and slams him to the floor, locking him into a choke. Collins refuses to give as he attempts to work his hands up, pushing against the floor. Blackbird grabs the left hand of Collins and dislocates his first finger, making Collins scream in pain. Two more fingers follow before he sprawls and Blackbird quickly locks down his submission by wrapping his hips, making it impossible for Collins to move beyond his current position. Collins flails but Blackbird is content holding him down, wrenching another finger out of joint before Collins passes out from the pain, causing the referee to stop the fight.

Blackbird defeats Collins via stoppage at 20:21.