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QFC Tournament 182 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw feints and as Gabriel raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw passes into half guard.
Shaw is looking for submissions but instead, Gabriel has regained full guard.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabriel on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Gabriel won't let him.
Shaw is fighting to break Gabriel's control of his arms but Gabriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard.
Gabriel stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaw has escaped and now he's on top!
Gabriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabriel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabriel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shaw is defending well. Gabriel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shaw has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gabriel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Gabriel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Totalschaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Vita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Totalschaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Vita!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totalschaden gets a double leg takedown into Vita's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vita has his feet on Totalschaden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Totalschaden shoots for a double leg takedown but Vita sprawls well. He's pushed Totalschaden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Totalschaden jumps guard.
Vita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vita is looking to work some ground and pound but Totalschaden has wrist control.
Vita being controlled here momentarily.
Vita content to stall in guard here.
Totalschaden is trying to keep Vita in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vita wants to control from the top but Totalschaden keeps moving.
Vita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe Vita has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vita clinches up with Totalschaden and pushes him back against the cage.
Totalschaden goes for a takedown attempt but Vita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Vita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Tim Totalschaden has been cut.
Vita cracks Totalschaden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vita in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Totalschaden looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vita turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Vita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solo Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollis Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man gets the takedown into side control.
Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Melendez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Melendez!
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Man wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melendez is one step ahead there.
Man wants to stand but Melendez is controlling the position.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man controlling Melendez's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man tries to break free but Melendez pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Melendez has him pressed against the cage.
Melendez is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Melendez lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Melendez is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melendez up against the cage.
Man manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.
Man is breathing heavily.
Melendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man trying his best to control but Melendez has mounted him.
Melendez wants to take Man's back but he can't do it this time.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez wants to get back to his feet but Man is holding on tight.
Man is looking to improve his position but Melendez isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solo Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Melendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Melendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Melendez's guard.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Man trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Man forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez actively working from the bottom here.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Melendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man prevents Melendez from improving his position.
Melendez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man turns into Melendez and is now in his guard.
Melendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Melendez has an active guard here but Man has managed to pass into half guard.
Melendez tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Man is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Man with the ground and pound but Melendez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Melendez being controlled here, momentarily.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Solo Man wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Man working the body and head with strikes.
Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
Melendez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solo Man dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melendez is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Melendez won't allow Man to pass to mount.
Melendez is not content to let Man control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Man not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Solo Man just wasn't active enough.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man clinches up against the cage.
Man's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Melendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Melendez's half guard.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melendez is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Melendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melendez trying to control but Man postures up.
Man stalling away here and it's allowed Melendez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
Melendez is looking for a triangle here but Man uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hollis Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Man here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez tries to improve position but can't.
Man scores with a couple of short elbows.
Melendez is trying to escape the position but Man is controlling the position.
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Melendez is defending well.
Melendez tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Solo Man!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Solo Man!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Solo Man!
Solo Man wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Totney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodef Oknenaileme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Totney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodef Oknenaileme!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oknenaileme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Totney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Totney wants to clinch.
Totney throws a head kick that misses.
Oknenaileme moves in looking to clinch but Totney pushes him off.
Oknenaileme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Totney.
Oknenaileme misses with a wild body shot.
Oknenaileme misses with a hook.
A big left from Oknenaileme misses.
Totney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oknenaileme misses with a straight left.
Totney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oknenaileme avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Oknenaileme does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oknenaileme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oknenaileme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Totney tries to bum rush Oknenaileme with a series of wild strikes but Oknenaileme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oknenaileme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Totney blocks an elbow strike from Oknenaileme.
Oknenaileme lands an elbow inside that Totney shrugs off.
It looks like Bradley Totney has been cut.
Oknenaileme throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Totney managing to block the knees to the body from Oknenaileme.
Oknenaileme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Totney.
Totney takes an elbow to the temple.
Oknenaileme throws an elbow but it misses.
Totney tries to pull guard but Oknenaileme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Totney misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Totney wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Totney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oknenaileme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Totney's defenses.
Oknenaileme is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oknenaileme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bradley Totney's cut is getting worse.
Totney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Totney working hard to break the clinch.
Oknenaileme lands an elbow inside that Totney shrugs off.
Totney jumps guard but Oknenaileme stands there with Totney around his waist. Totney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oknenaileme lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Oknenaileme.
Oknenaileme lands an elbow inside that Totney shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oknenaileme lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradley Totney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oknenaileme lands an elbow inside that Totney shrugs off.
Totney trying to control the position but instead, Oknenaileme has worked for underhooks and has pushed Totney into the cage.
Oknenaileme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Totney.
Totney can't get the takedown.
Totney wants to stall.
Oknenaileme lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Bradley Totney's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Oknenaileme lands an elbow inside that Totney shrugs off.
Oknenaileme lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bradley Totney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodef Oknenaileme!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shujah Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Kita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shujah Ahmed!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kita counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kita.
Kita lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ahmed wants to control but Kita is keeping busy.
Ahmed is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kita is staying active.
Ahmed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kita stalling.
Ahmed trying to hold on to Kita's head to control him but Kita postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kita controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahmed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kita counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marcin Kita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shujah Ahmed.
Kita turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kita manages to end up in side control.
Kita moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kita'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kita working away.
You can see the frustration on Ahmed's face as Kita controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcin Kita just wasn't active enough.
Kita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahmed!
Ahmed struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Kita stalls from top position.
Ahmed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed is looking to regain half guard here but Kita keeps moving and retains side control.
Kita decides to stand back up.
Kita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ahmed being controlled for a moment.
Ahmed wants to control but Kita postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed tries to buck Kita off but Kita is having none of it.
Kita controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ahmed's face as Kita controls the position.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep.
Kita works to advance to full mount. Ahmed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kita tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kita has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kita looking to score a takedown here. Ahmed is defending well but Kita drives through and ends up in Ahmed's guard.
Kita content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcin Kita.
Kita throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahmed was covering up waiting for the punch and Kita finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahmed striking off his back but it's not causing Kita any problems.
Kita is stalling in the full guard.
Kita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmed is keeping the position for now.
Kita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcin Kita wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ahmed leaves Kita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahmed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kita pinned against the cage. Kita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kita looks for a takedown but Ahmed sprawls well.
No luck for Ahmed with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown but Kita shows good takedown defense.
Marcin Kita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shujah Ahmed.
Ahmed just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmed gets caught napping as Kita dives in and scores a takedown. Ahmed manages to retain guard.
Kita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kita has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahmed striking off his back but it's not causing Kita any problems.
Ahmed wants to sweep here but Kita controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcin Kita wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ahmed sprawls well initially but Kita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ahmed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahmed.
Kita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kita 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!
Kita moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahmed.
Kita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahmed.
Ahmed forces Kita back against the cage and clinches.
Ahmed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kita has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahmed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ahmed looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kita trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ahmed doesn't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcin Kita wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed is looking to get back to full guard here but Kita has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ahmed prevents Kita from improving position.
Ahmed seems a little lost for a moment, as Kita dominates the positioning.
Ahmed can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahmed is not content to let Kita control the position.
Ahmed is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmed can't do much from the bottom here.
Kita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmed can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kita in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ahmed tries to bench press Kita off him but Kita keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kita. No joy for Ahmed on that attempt.
Marcin Kita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shujah Ahmed.
Ahmed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kita dodges the punch combination from Ahmed.
Kita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kita is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kita seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahmed for as long as he can get away with.
Marcin Kita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcin Kita just wasn't active enough.
Ahmed takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Kita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kita has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Marcin Kita!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Marcin Kita!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Marcin Kita!
Marcin Kita wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Lukaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Laraque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukaski comes to the cage accompanied by Amelie - J'y Suis Jamais Alle remix . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Lukaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Laraque!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukaski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laraque tries to avoid it but Lukaski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laraque to the ground. Laraque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laraque throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lukaski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laraque is in Lukaski's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laraque passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lukaski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laraque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laraque is looking to take a break and control but Lukaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laraque wants to stand but Lukaski has his arm trapped.
Lukaski struggling a bit here.
Laraque is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lukaski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukaski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukaski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laraque's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lukaski has his hands clasped together around Laraque's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lukaski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukaski controlling Laraque's posture.
Lukaski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laraque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laraque trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukaski controlling the position.
Laraque preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaski is trying to keep Laraque in close.
Lukaski is looking for a triangle but Laraque pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukaski is on top in guard.
Lukaski stopping the sweep attempt from Laraque.
Lukaski content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukaski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukaski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laraque dives on top into guard.
Lukaski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laraque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lukaski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lukaski keeping full guard, as Laraque tries to pass.
Laraque wants to control from the top but Lukaski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Lukaski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Lukaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Laraque which made him look bad.
Laraque closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laraque is thwarting Lukaski's attempts to control the position.
Lukaski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laraque is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lukaski is not content to let Laraque control the position.
Laraque is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laraque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukaski keeps working.
Laraque looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laraque is looking to take a break and control but Lukaski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lukaski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mamed Lukaski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George Laraque.
Laraque lands a head shot.
Lukaski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lukaski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lukaski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lukaski looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mamed Lukaski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Laraque lands a two punch combo.
George Laraque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Laraque. No joy for Lukaski on that attempt.
George Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laraque slaps away a takedown attempt from Lukaski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Lukaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laraque scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lukaski is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laraque trying to control the action but Lukaski is working from the bottom.
Lukaski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukaski tries to get to full guard but Laraque has control of the leg.
Lukaski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laraque jumps into side control!
Laraque is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lukaski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lukaski tries to bench press Laraque off him but Laraque keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Lukaski blocks the low kick.
Laraque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lukaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laraque is looking to clinch but Lukaski is avoiding it.
Lukaski shoots in but no luck this time.
Lukaski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lukaski lands in his opponent's guard.
Lukaski passes into half guard.
Lukaski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Laraque could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lukaski has cracked it and Laraque is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lukaski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mamed Lukaski!
An out of breath Mamed Lukaski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katorious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Nishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katorious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikola Nishi !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Nishi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nishi pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Nishi counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nishi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nishi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nishi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Nishi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Nishi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Nishi drags him back down.
Nishi controls the position.
Nishi tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Johnson is trying to control Nishi 's posture but Nishi avoids it.
Johnson tries to buck Nishi off but Nishi is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nishi wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nishi 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nishi is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Nishi manages to pass into side control.
Nishi happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishi wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Nishi landing a few strikes.
Nishi wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Nishi working away.
Nishi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nishi 's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Nishi looks winded!
Nishi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nishi , not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Nishi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nishi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nishi won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Nishi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nishi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Nishi from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nishi passes into side control.
Nishi working away.
Nishi wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Nishi scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nishi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nishi is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Nishi off him but Nishi keeps the position.
Nishi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nishi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishi trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Nishi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nishi defends it well.
Johnson is keen to just control but Nishi is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nishi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Nishi is working away.
Nishi has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson has hold of Nishi 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nishi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Nishi is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Nishi tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nishi is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Nishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nishi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nishi .
Johnson is trying to keep Nishi in close.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Nishi from controlling successfully.
Nishi cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Nishi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishi working some strikes from top position.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nishi postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control the position but Nishi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Nishi 's head to control him but Nishi postures up.
Johnson tries to kick Nishi off but Nishi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishi wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nikola Nishi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nishi moves nicely into side control.
Nishi gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nishi . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nishi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nishi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Johnson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Johnson and Nishi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nishi slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nishi wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
The ground and pound from Nishi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nishi 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nishi is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Nishi postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Nishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nishi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Nikola Nishi !
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Nikola Nishi !
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Nikola Nishi !
Nikola Nishi wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yezu Fujikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gelfand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yezu Fujikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Gelfand!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fujikawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gelfand looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gelfand content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fujikawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fujikawa is trying to maintain the position but Gelfand is very close to passing his half guard.
Gelfand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fujikawa is looking for a sweep. Gelfand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Gelfand working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujikawa trying to get back to full guard but Gelfand takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujikawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Gelfand has a good base and remains in mount.
Gelfand stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gelfand misses with the combination.
Fujikawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gelfand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fujikawa trying to keep a closed guard but Gelfand is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujikawa is looking to sweep but instead, Gelfand has passed into half guard.
Fujikawa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gelfand pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gelfand is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fujikawa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfand is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fujikawa fails with the takedown
and Gelfand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fujikawa is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujikawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gelfand defends it easily.
Gelfand looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gelfand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelfand not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gelfand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gelfand postures up and lands a big shot to Fujikawa's brow.
Gelfand sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Gelfand has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gelfand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gelfand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gelfand clinches up with Fujikawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Gelfand has picked Fujikawa up - he's going for a ride! Gelfand dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gelfand prevents Fujikawa from standing back up.
Gelfand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujikawa is just riding it out for now. Gelfand eventually gives up the hold.
Fujikawa moves into full guard.
Gelfand advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujikawa being controlled for a moment.
Fujikawa tries to buck Gelfand off but Gelfand is having none of it.
Fujikawa is letting Gelfand control him for a moment.
Gelfand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujikawa keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfand decides to stand back up.
Gelfand fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fujikawa to the ground. Gelfand is now in Fujikawa's guard.
Fujikawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gelfand controls the pace.
Gelfand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gelfand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujikawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gelfand wants to control from the top but Fujikawa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujikawa wants to sweep here but Gelfand controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gelfand passes Fujikawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gelfand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fujikawa tries to get to full guard but Gelfand has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelfand trying to mount his opponent but Fujikawa defends it.
Still in half guard, Gelfand seems content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Gelfand wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gelfand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Fujikawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fujikawa tries to bench press Gelfand off him but Gelfand keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gelfand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gelfand drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gelfand stays in close to Fujikawa's body and controls the position.
Fujikawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gelfand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gelfand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujikawa's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfand passes Fujikawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gelfand 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.
Gelfand controlling the pace.
Fujikawa wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfand controlling the action here.
Gelfand moves nicely into side control.
Gelfand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gelfand decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gelfand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gelfand fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fujikawa.
Fujikawa gets the takedown into side control.
Gelfand tries to bench press Fujikawa off him but Fujikawa keeps the position.
Fujikawa wants to stand but Gelfand has his arm trapped.
Gelfand is looking to reverse the position.
Fujikawa stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelfand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fujikawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gelfand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fujikawa to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfand fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujikawa closes the distance and clinches up with Gelfand, looking for a takedown. Fujikawa pushes Gelfand against the cage but Gelfand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gelfand misses with a wild combination.
Yezu Fujikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Gelfand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujikawa throws a series of punches but Gelfand moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Gelfand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gelfand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Ryan Gelfand!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Ryan Gelfand!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ryan Gelfand!
Ryan Gelfand wins by unanimous decision!
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