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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zver Bortsuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Zver Bortsuha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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24
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zver Bortsuha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bortsuha.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bortsuha tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie is working to tighten is grip on Bortsuha's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bortsuha has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Bortsuha passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vitor Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Olsgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Doritto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Olsgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Doritto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doritto throws a head kick that misses.
Doritto throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Olsgaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doritto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsgaard.
Doritto throws a sloppy head kick and Olsgaard moves out of range easily.
Doritto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olsgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olsgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doritto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olsgaard lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olsgaard.
Olsgaard lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doritto throws a body kick that misses.
Doritto tries to move into range but Olsgaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olsgaard looks to land a right hand but Doritto moved out of range.
Olsgaard connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doritto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Olsgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doritto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doritto throws a low kick but Olsgaard moves out of range easily.
Olsgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Doritto's head back.
Doritto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olsgaard jabs Doritto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doritto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Olsgaard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olsgaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doritto throws a leg kick but Olsgaard checks it.
Doritto throws a leg kick but Olsgaard moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doritto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olsgaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doritto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olsgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Doritto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olsgaard feints and then cracks Doritto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doritto down.
Doritto misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsgaard misses the target.
Doritto walks into a stiff left hand from Olsgaard.
A jab from Olsgaard finds it's way through Doritto's defenses.
Olsgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doritto's sensitive parts.
Doritto throws a body punch but Olsgaard moves out of range.
Olsgaard lands a body shot.
Doritto looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsgaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Olsgaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Olsgaard dips to his left and cracks Doritto with an uppercut!
Olsgaard tries to bum rush Doritto with a series of wild strikes but Doritto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doritto misses with a head kick.
Doritto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olsgaard with a nice cross.
Olsgaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doritto's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Olsgaard. That snapped Doritto's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doritto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doritto walks into a straight right hand from Olsgaard.
Olsgaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doritto takes one to the side of the head.
Doritto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olsgaard cracks Doritto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olsgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Doritto's head back.
Olsgaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Olsgaard connects with a single shot there.
Olsgaard connects with a body shot.
Olsgaard scores with a jab. Doritto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Olsgaard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doritto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olsgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doritto.
Olsgaard lands a jab to Doritto's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Olsgaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doritto. Olsgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsgaard throws an off balance right hand
and Doritto counters with a body kick that stops Olsgaard in his tracks momentarily.
Doritto needs to keep his hands up - Olsgaard had a free shot at his head there.
Olsgaard throws a jab when Doritto was well out of range.
Doritto misses with the combination.
Olsgaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Olsgaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doritto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doritto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olsgaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doritto is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doritto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doritto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doritto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Olsgaard lands a jab.
Doritto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doritto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Olsgaard.
Doritto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsgaard.
Olsgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Olsgaard.
Doritto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsgaard moves away.
Olsgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsgaard lands with a straight right. Doritto didn't see that one coming.
Olsgaard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doritto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olsgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olsgaard catches Doritto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Olsgaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doritto's head.
Olsgaard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doritto. Doritto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Olsgaard lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Doritto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doritto is rocked!
Doritto is looking to score with low kicks.
Olsgaard lands with a cross.
Olsgaard throws out a powerful jab.
Jimmy Doritto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olsgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doritto is still on wobbly legs! Can Olsgaard finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doritto misses with a double jab
and Olsgaard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doritto thinking.
Olsgaard connects with a body shot.
Doritto seems to have recovered his senses.
Olsgaard scores with a leg kick.
Olsgaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doritto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Olsgaard catches Doritto right on the button with a cross.
Olsgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doritto. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olsgaard.
Doritto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doritto ducks right into an uppercut from Olsgaard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doritto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olsgaard scores with a one two! Doritto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Olsgaard lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Olsgaard.
Doritto looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsgaard is just out of range.
A jab from Olsgaard finds it's way through Doritto's defenses.
Olsgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Doritto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Olsgaard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olsgaard dips to his left and cracks Doritto with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Olsgaard there.
Olsgaard moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Olsgaard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Olsgaard lands a nice hook to Doritto's body. Doritto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doritto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Olsgaard jabs at Doritto's body.
Nice cross by Olsgaard.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Doritto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Olsgaard has got the better of the exchanges.
Doritto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olsgaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doritto on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olsgaard.
Doritto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olsgaard finds it's way round the side to connect with Doritto's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsgaard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Doritto sprawling to the canvas! Doritto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Olsgaard finish him?!
Olsgaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doritto can do to turn this around?
Olsgaard cracks Doritto on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Doritto falls backwards against the cage. Olsgaard follows up with more strikes that drop Doritto to his knees. Olsgaard keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Doritto! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Olsgaard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lander Plast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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184 lbs
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29
185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lander Plast!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Shields misses
and Plast counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Plast works to advance to full mount. Shields defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plast goes for an armbar but Shields turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shields.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Plast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shields 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Plast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plast looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shields passes into half guard.
Well, if Shields 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.
Shields works his way into full mount!
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to finish Plast with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plast!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields prevents Plast from getting the reversal.
Plast is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shields looking to control but Plast is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shields lands a big shot to the head and Plast winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Shields!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Sutkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutkin has chosen 7000 над землёй as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlo Labayen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valery Sutkin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Sutkin lands.
Labayen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Labayen throws a solid leg kick but Sutkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Labayen.
Sutkin lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Sutkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Labayen doesn't seem phased though.
Sutkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sutkin throws a series of punches but Labayen avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Labayen throws a one two combo.
Sutkin throws a head kick that misses
and Labayen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sutkin!
Labayen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sutkin is on top in guard.
Sutkin stays in close to Labayen's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Labayen is retaining full guard.
Sutkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Labayen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sutkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valery Sutkin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sutkin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sutkin lands with a nice body punch.
Sutkin works over Labayen's head and body with a nice combination.
Sutkin misses with the combination.
Labayen dives in and grabs Sutkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sutkin pushes down on Labayen's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Labayen.
Labayen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labayen digs a right hand into Sutkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sutkin's gas tank.
Labayen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Labayen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labayen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sutkin is trying to escape the mount.
Labayen is working for a guillotine from mount but Sutkin frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labayen controlling the position easily from mount.
Sutkin blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Labayen content just to control the position here.
Labayen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Labayen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlo Labayen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sutkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutkin misses with a two punch combination.
Sutkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Valery Sutkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Labayen instigates a clinch.
Sutkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sutkin is trying to push Labayen away but Labayen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Labayen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sutkin smiles and moves away.
Labayen rushes Sutkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sutkin wants to break free but Labayen has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sutkin wants to break free but Labayen has control.
Labayen is looking for a takedown.
Labayen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sutkin regains guard immediately.
Labayen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sutkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Carlo Labayen just wasn't active enough.
Labayen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sutkin.
Sutkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sutkin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Labayen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Labayen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labayen scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Labayen slips a jab and a cross from Sutkin.
Some wild striking there from Sutkin.
Sutkin throws a right and a left that Labayen avoids nicely.
Sutkin lands with an overhand left.
Labayen moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labayen prevents Sutkin from breaking the clinch.
Sutkin is trying to break the clinch but Labayen is controlling him.
Labayen successfully pulls guard.
Labayen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sutkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sutkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Labayen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labayen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sutkin's guard.
Carlo Labayen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labayen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sutkin is looking to stand up but Labayen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valery Sutkin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sutkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlo Labayen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Labayen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sutkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Labayen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sutkin circles away.
Labayen tries to clinch up but Sutkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Labayen throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Labayen. Those never looked like landing.
Labayen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sutkin swinging wildly here.
Labayen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sutkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Labayen is trying to pull guard but Sutkin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Labayen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutkin is trying to break the clinch but Labayen has him pressed against the cage.
Sutkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labayen has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labayen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sutkin is defending well.
Labayen avoiding damage.
Sutkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Labayen won't allow it.
Labayen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sutkin backwards.
Labayen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sutkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Labayen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sutkin misses with a combination
and Labayen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labayen feints and as Sutkin raises his hands in defense, Labayen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Labayen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carlo Labayen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sutkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sutkin slips under a jab from Labayen.
Sutkin throws a right hand that Labayen ducks under and follows up with a left that Labayen also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Sutkin lands.
Sutkin tries to bum rush Labayen with a series of wild strikes but Labayen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Labayen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sutkin to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Labayen.
Sutkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sutkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Labayen misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labayen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sutkin tries to keep at a distance but Labayen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Labayen tries to pull guard but Sutkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Labayen drops back down to his feet.
Labayen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sutkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Labayen misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutkin lands a right hook to the body.
Labayen dodges the punch combination from Sutkin.
Labayen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sutkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sutkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carlo Labayen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Labayen lands a slapping body shot.
Labayen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sutkin to the mat! Sutkin manages to get full guard.
Labayen stops Sutkin from standing up.
Labayen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlo Labayen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sutkin throws a solid leg kick but Labayen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sutkin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlo Labayen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Labayen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlo Labayen!
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