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Battle Legends IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Marshland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Surfer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Surfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Marshland!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surfer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marshland was covering up waiting for the punch and Surfer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Surfer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Surfer is controlling him.
Surfer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Surfer trying to control but Marshland is working from the bottom.
Surfer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Surfer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Surfer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surfer throws a big right hand that misses.
Surfer wants to control from the top but Marshland keeps moving.
Surfer wants to pass the guard but Marshland is keeping the position.
Marshland manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Surfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Surfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshland gets a clinch.
Surfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Surfer looks for the body kick but Marshland saw that one coming.
Surfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surfer throws a sloppy head kick and Marshland moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Surfer.
Surfer throws a nice head kick!
Surfer clinches with his opponent.
Marshland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshland blocks the body kick.
Surfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshland circles away quickly and effectively.
Surfer is breathing heavily.
Marshland blocks a head kick by Surfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshland is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marshland stands up and beckons Surfer to join him on the feet.
Surfer throws a head kick that misses.
Surfer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshland's guard.
Marshland pushes Surfer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Marshland has managed to clinch.
Surfer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marshland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Surfer throws a sloppy head kick and Marshland moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshland clinches up against the cage.
Marshland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surfer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshland is not content to let Surfer control the position.
Marshland is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshland parries the strikes from Surfer easily there. Surfer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marshland to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Surfer dominated that round.
That's time! Surfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marshland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Surfer, pushing him back against the cage.
Surfer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Surfer pulls guard successfully.
Marshland wanted to stand there but Surfer had control of the position.
Surfer has his foot on Marshland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marshland works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshland wants to stand but Surfer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marshland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Surfer misses with a head kick.
Surfer misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Surfer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marshland was covering up waiting for the punch and Surfer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Surfer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Surfer is controlling him.
Surfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshland is keeping the position for now.
Marshland has his feet on Surfer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Surfer drives through with a takedown into Marshland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marshland keeping full guard, as Surfer tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshland is looking to stand up but Surfer 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.
Surfer trying to control but Marshland is working from the bottom.
Marshland manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Surfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer moves in looking to clinch but Marshland pushes him off.
Joe Surfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surfer throws a head kick that misses
and Marshland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marshland tries to stand but can't do so whilst Surfer controls his leg.
Surfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Surfer actively working from the bottom here.
Marshland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Marshland decides to return to a standing position.
Surfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surfer tries to land a front kick but Marshland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Surfer throws a head kick but Marshland moves out of range.
Surfer feints and as Marshland raises his hands in defense, Surfer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surfer wants to control from the top but Marshland keeps moving.
Marshland is wriggling around but Surfer manages to pass to half guard.
Surfer throws a strike but Marshland avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surfer trying to control but Marshland is working from the bottom.
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 Joe Surfer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Surfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshland circles away.
Surfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Surfer throws a sloppy head kick and Marshland moves out of range easily.
Surfer wants to clinch.
Marshland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshland.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Surfer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marshland looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surfer trying to mount his opponent but Marshland defends it.
Surfer throws a strike but Marshland avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Surfer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Surfer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshland tries to escape but Surfer is in control.
Surfer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marshland regains half guard, as Surfer was trying to land strikes.
Surfer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshland pushes Surfer off looking to stand but Surfer dives back in and keeps control.
Joe Surfer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Surfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Surfer working Marshland over with strikes.
Surfer is trying to control the action in half guard but Marshland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rich Marshland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surfer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marshland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Surfer stalling away here and it's allowed Marshland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Surfer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Surfer looking to pass the guard.
Marshland wants to stand but Surfer is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Surfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Surfer, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Surfer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebasti Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoopdy Doopdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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130 lbs
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Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoopdy Doopdy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doopdy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a good low kick that Doopdy was not able to check.
Doopdy fails with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Doopdy tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sebasti Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoopdy Doopdy.
Doopdy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Doopdy's ribs.
Doopdy looks gassed!
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doopdy's head backwards.
Doopdy is rocked!
It looks like Hoopdy Doopdy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a push kick.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doopdy manages to avoid it.
Doopdy is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Alvarez Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Doopdy is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sebasti Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebasti Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Brzenszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brzenszczykiewicz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Body Count - Body muthafuckin' count. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hale Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a head kick!
It looks like Hale Hernandez has been cut.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hernandez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hale Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Hale Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raiko Thane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thane comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to sleep. Meadows has chosen Punky's Whips as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edwin Meadows is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raiko Thane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edwin Meadows!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meadows jumps guard and drags Thane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thane passes Meadows's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thane passes the guard and advances to mount!
Meadows is squirming around, avoiding Thane's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Meadows is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meadows postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Meadows, into his guard.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Thane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thane tries to free his leg and advance position but Meadows is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thane advances to half guard.
Meadows looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thane trying to control from half guard but Meadows is working away.
Thane wants to pass to mount but Meadows is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meadows's head.
Thane wants to take a breather but Meadows is having none of it.
Thane 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.
Thane wants to pass to mount but Meadows is defending the position.
Thane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meadows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meadows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Meadows is pressing down on Thane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiko Thane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thane moves in looking to clinch but Meadows pushes him off.
Thane shoots in but no luck this time.
Meadows has a takedown stuffed.
Meadows tries to clinch but Thane moves out of range.
Meadows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Thane.
Thane lands an overhand right.
Thane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meadows is fending him off so far but Thane persists. Nope, Meadows circles away and we're back to standing.
Meadows lands a body shot.
Thane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meadows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meadows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwin Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thane gets tackled into the cage by Meadows. Meadows maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane prevents Meadows from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Meadows.
Meadows stalling against the cage.
Thane is trying to pull guard but Meadows has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiko Thane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meadows stalling against the cage.
Thane has Meadows pressed against the cage, preventing Meadows from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meadows can't break the clinch.
Meadows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meadows pushes off an throws an elbow but Thane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meadows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thane has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows tries to circle away but Thane has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Meadows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meadows wants to pass the guard but Thane is keeping the position.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Thane keeps moving.
Meadows tries to free his leg and advance position but Thane is retaining full guard.
Meadows is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meadows can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Thane wants to sweep here but Meadows controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thane controls Meadows momentarily but Meadows frees himself.
Thane wants to sweep here but Meadows controlling him for the moment.
Thane keeping full guard, as Meadows tries to pass.
Thane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meadows is one step ahead there.
Meadows lands a couple of elbows.
Raiko Thane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meadows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thane is keeping the position for now.
Thane controlling the position.
Thane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meadows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows looking to pass the guard.
Meadows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meadows can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meadows looking to pass the guard.
Thane keeping moving, preventing Meadows from controlling successfully.
Thane wants to sweep but no luck.
Meadows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meadows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thane is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meadows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Meadows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Meadows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thane but Thane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Thane.
Meadows tries to clinch but Thane moves away
and Thane counters by clinching up.
Meadows misses with a knee strike.
Meadows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thane.
Meadows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thane is trying to pull guard but Meadows has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thane is trying to pull guard but Meadows has him pressed against the cage.
Thane has Meadows pressed against the cage.
Thane jumps guard and drags Meadows to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meadows slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meadows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thane is trying to keep Meadows in close.
Meadows wants to pass the guard but Thane is keeping the position.
Thane keeping moving, preventing Meadows from controlling successfully.
Thane pulls Meadows in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thane tries to close the distance and clinch but Meadows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meadows counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meadows.
Meadows throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows pulls guard.
Thane trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thane lands a couple of elbows.
Thane postures up.
Meadows doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows tries to strike from the bottom.
Thane preventing the sweep.
Thane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meadows's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows wants to improve his position but Thane is controlling well.
Thane trying to control the action but Meadows is working from the bottom.
Meadows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thane is trying to control the action in half guard but Meadows is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meadows is looking for a sweep. Thane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meadows blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thane.
Meadows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thane's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Meadows tightening his grip on Thane, looking for the choke.
Meadows looking to break Thane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Meadows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thane is keeping busy.
Thane turns into Meadows and is now in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meadows looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meadows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thane trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Raiko Thane.
I think Thane 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raiko Thane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Glutamine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gael Thibodaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glutamine comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast . 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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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Glutamine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gael Thibodaux!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodaux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glutamine's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Glutamine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glutamine is trying to keep Thibodaux in close.
Glutamine pulls Thibodaux in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Glutamine is retaining full guard.
Glutamine is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thibodaux frees his head nicely. Oh but Glutamine has switched to an armbar! Thibodaux is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gary Glutamine!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Glutamine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Miyaichi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ian Carter's chin.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter with a hook.
Good exchange - Carter coming out on top.
Miyaichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter dives in and scores a takedown into Miyaichi's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyaichi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Carter wants to control from the top but Miyaichi keeps moving.
Carter connects with a couple of short punches.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Miyaichi is keeping the position.
Carter passes Miyaichi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyaichi tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyaichi is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
Miyaichi is looking to control Carter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyaichi avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyaichi controlling the position for now.
Miyaichi is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miyaichi's head.
Still in half guard, Carter seems content to control.
Carter throwing shots but Miyaichi is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
Carter thows a huge punch but Miyaichi dodges it nicely.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyaichi defending well though.
Carter is looking to advance position but Miyaichi won't allow it.
Miyaichi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyaichi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyaichi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carter stalling.
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carter is pressing down on Miyaichi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyaichi is holding on for now.
Miyaichi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyaichi wants to get back to full guard but Carter has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter controlling from mount.
Miyaichi tries to improve his position but Carter has taken his back! Carter has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyaichi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Carter pushes Miyaichi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siuta comes to the cage accompanied by "Rise" by The Flobots. Jay Siuta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Country's chin.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay Siuta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Country!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Country misses with a hook to the body
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Country fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Siuta to the ground. Country is now in Siuta's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Country passes Siuta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Country is controlling the pace.
Siuta trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Country 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Country is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Country is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siuta trying to control but Country postures up.
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.
Country tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siuta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Country in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Country displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siuta throws out the jab.
Country scores with a jab to the jaw.
Country misses with a body shot.
Country has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siuta finds it's way round the side to connect with Country's head.
Country fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Siuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siuta tries to bum rush Country with a series of wild strikes but Country uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siuta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Country's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Country shoots in and bounces Siuta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siuta is trying to control the position but Country postures up.
Siuta keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
Siuta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Country controls the pace.
Country forces his way into half guard.
Siuta is trying to control but can't.
Siuta gets back to full guard.
Country trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Country slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siuta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siuta holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Country pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siuta is keeping the position for now.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Siuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siuta is on top in guard.
Siuta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Country's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Country holds on and takes a little breather.
Country bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siuta's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siuta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Siuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Country slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Siuta is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Country will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Siuta with that takedown attempt.
Country connects with a right hand. Siuta shakes it off.
Siuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Country counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Country throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Country tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Country.
Left hook, right uppercut from Siuta.
Siuta avoids the body shot from Country.
Siuta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Country back to the cage. Siuta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Country takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Siuta throws a sloppy head kick and Country moves out of range easily.
Country misses with a body shot.
Country fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta throws a hook but Country avoids it easily.
Country scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Country throws a body punch but Siuta moves out of range.
A big left from Siuta misses.
Siuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Siuta misses with a body shot.
Country fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Siuta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Country ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Country misses with a shot to the body
and Siuta counters with a low kick, right behind Country 's knee.
Siuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Country checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siuta feints and as Country raises his hands in defense, Siuta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Siuta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Country's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siuta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Country has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siuta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Country's guard.
Country is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Siuta is trying to control the action in half guard but Country is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siuta is really struggling to control Country but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country is trying to get back to full guard.
Country keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Country works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siuta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siuta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Country tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siuta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Country is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Country utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siuta throws a big right hand that misses.
Siuta trying to control but Country is working from the bottom.
Siuta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Country preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siuta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Country works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siuta trying to move into half guard but instead Country has managed to sweep!
Country trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Siuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Jay Siuta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Country lands a right hook to the body.
Siuta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Country fails with an attempt to clinch.
Country is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Siuta rather than just go for the knockout.
Country has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Country there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Country misses
and Siuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Country dives in and scores a takedown into Siuta's guard.
Siuta wants to sweep here but Country controlling him for the moment.
Country controlling from the top position.
Siuta working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Country keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Country throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Country throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Country is in Siuta's guard.
Country advances position into side control!
Siuta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siuta prevents Country from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country trying to control the action but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta regains half guard.
Siuta works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Country is one step ahead there.
Siuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Country tries to free his leg and advance position but Siuta is retaining full guard.
Country wants to control from the top but Siuta keeps moving.
Country might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siuta kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Country hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Country gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Siuta throws a lazy uppercut
and Country cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Country checks a low kick from Siuta.
Country thows a body shot but no joy.
Siuta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Country misses with a hook.
Siuta misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Country misses
and Country takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country tries to clinch but Siuta is having none of it.
Country misses the shot to the body.
Country thows a body shot but no joy.
Country misses the shot to the body.
Country forces Siuta back against the cage and clinches.
Siuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siuta misses with the head strike.
Country presses Siuta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Country pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Country stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siuta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Country just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Country is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Country really 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.
Country jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Country throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
Country slips a jab from Siuta.
Country shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Country was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Country can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siuta is looking to escape.
Country with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Country tries to control but Siuta wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Country wants to control the pace but Siuta is squirming around nicely.
Country controlling the position easily from mount.
Siuta tries to reverse the position but Country maintains control.
Siuta wants to control but Country is having none of it.
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Country trying to control from half guard but Siuta is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Country was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Siuta throws a right and a left that Country avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to avoid it but Country manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siuta to the ground. Siuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Country shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Siuta tries to get to full guard but Country has control of the leg.
Country tries to pass to full mount but Siuta defends it.
Siuta is in trouble now - Country has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Country wants to take Siuta's back here but Siuta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Siuta is trying to escape the mount but Country keeps good control and instead manages to take Siuta's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country controlling the position well here. Siuta rolled but Country kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Country wants to control but Siuta is keeping busy.
Country is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Country's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Country tightening his grip on Siuta, looking for the choke.
Siuta trying to control the hands but Country breaks the grip.
Well, with Country on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Siuta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Country not allowing Siuta to control his hands.
Country has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Siuta is defending well but eventually Country manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Siuta has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Country!
Roy Country is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Krzepicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randreanaivo comes to the cage accompanied by Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song. 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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24
216 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Krzepicki !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randreanaivo shoots for a double leg takedown but Krzepicki sprawls well. He's pushed Randreanaivo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randreanaivo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krzepicki .
Randreanaivo shoots in for a double leg but Krzepicki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Randreanaivo or perhaps it was just good defense by Krzepicki which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krzepicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krzepicki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randreanaivo on the side of the head.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krzepicki 's guard.
Randreanaivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krzepicki is keeping the position for now.
Randreanaivo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing.
Randreanaivo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randreanaivo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randreanaivo postures up in Krzepicki 's guard and throws a big left but Krzepicki blocks it.
Randreanaivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randreanaivo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randreanaivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randreanaivo postures up.
Randreanaivo looking to pass the guard.
Randreanaivo is working hard here to advance position.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Krzepicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randreanaivo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krzepicki keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing.
Krzepicki keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krzepicki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randreanaivo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but Krzepicki is blocking nicely.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randreanaivo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randreanaivo is trying to control the action in half guard but Krzepicki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randreanaivo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randreanaivo is looking to advance position but Krzepicki won't allow it.
Krzepicki is staying active underneath Randreanaivo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Randreanaivo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randreanaivo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krzepicki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura here.
Randreanaivo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krzepicki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randreanaivo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randreanaivo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randreanaivo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randreanaivo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krzepicki circles away.
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randreanaivo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randreanaivo moves out of range of the strikes.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krzepicki as he avoids it easily.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Krzepicki shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Randreanaivo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krzepicki to the mat! Krzepicki manages to get full guard.
Krzepicki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randreanaivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krzepicki is keeping the position for now.
Randreanaivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randreanaivo is pushing down on Krzepicki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krzepicki is fighting to maintain full guard but Randreanaivo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krzepicki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krzepicki is defending against the submission attempts here by Randreanaivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krzepicki is trying to stand up here but Randreanaivo is controlling him well.
Krzepicki is not content to let Randreanaivo control the position.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but Krzepicki is blocking nicely.
Randreanaivo seems to be working for a kimura but Krzepicki defends the submission attempt.
Randreanaivo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krzepicki sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to mount his opponent but Krzepicki defends it.
Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krzepicki defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krzepicki trying to control but Randreanaivo postures up.
Randreanaivo controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo passes into side control, despite Krzepicki 's attempt to control the position.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position but Krzepicki is working away.
Randreanaivo cracks Krzepicki with a big right hand but Krzepicki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Randreanaivo scores with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Randreanaivo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Krzepicki is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that second round.
That's time! Randreanaivo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Randreanaivo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krzepicki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt.
Randreanaivo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krzepicki counters with a solid body kick.
Randreanaivo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and clinches up with Krzepicki , looking for a takedown. Randreanaivo pushes Krzepicki against the cage but Krzepicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krzepicki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krzepicki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Randreanaivo's head.
Krzepicki throws a sloppy head kick and Randreanaivo moves out of range easily.
Randreanaivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krzepicki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randreanaivo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krzepicki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzepicki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randreanaivo shoots in but no luck this time.
Krzepicki lands a jab to the nose.
Krzepicki lands with a hook. Randreanaivo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and clinches up with Krzepicki , looking for a takedown. Randreanaivo pushes Krzepicki against the cage but Krzepicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krzepicki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randreanaivo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Krzepicki 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randreanaivo is trying to get an arm triangle but Krzepicki is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randreanaivo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krzepicki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krzepicki has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krzepicki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randreanaivo has an Americana. Krzepicki didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Randreanaivo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Randreanaivo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo waved his t-shirt featuring Burning Fist Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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