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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyson is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson is trying to buck Johnson off.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tyson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dustin Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jordy velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Rickenhausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jordy velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Von Rickenhausen!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
velazquez tries for a takedown but Rickenhausen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rickenhausen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
velazquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rickenhausen jumps into side control!
Rickenhausen cracks velazquez with a big right hand but velazquez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Rickenhausen crashes against the mat.
velazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
velazquez stops Rickenhausen from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenhausen in side control, throwing shots but velazquez defends.
Rickenhausen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
velazquez prevents Rickenhausen from moving into mount.
Rickenhausen tries to advance position but instead velazquez slips a leg back in to half guard.
velazquez tries to get to full guard but Rickenhausen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rickenhausen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and velazquez counters with a takedown into side control.
velazquez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rickenhausen!
Rickenhausen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
velazquez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rickenhausen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rickenhausen and velazquez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
velazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rickenhausen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
velazquez trying to control the position but Rickenhausen is working away.
Rickenhausen manages to get back to half guard.
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.
velazquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
velazquez trying to control the action but Rickenhausen is working from the bottom.
velazquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rickenhausen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time velazquez.
velazquez is breathing heavily.
Rickenhausen tries to get to full guard but velazquez has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Rickenhausen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rickenhausen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rickenhausen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
velazquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
velazquez 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.
Rickenhausen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenhausen got a little sloppy there for a moment and velazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rickenhausen has managed to get both his arms back between velazquez's legs - danger averted.
Rickenhausen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
velazquez really is a fat lump.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rickenhausen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
velazquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rickenhausen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rickenhausen tries to free his leg and advance position but velazquez is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
velazquez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rickenhausen passes into half guard.
velazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
velazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rickenhausen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
velazquez wants to get back to full guard.
velazquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
velazquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
velazquez wants to improve his position but Rickenhausen is controlling well.
velazquez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rickenhausen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for velazquez!
Rickenhausen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Rickenhausen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rickenhausen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rickenhausen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. velazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rickenhausen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
velazquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Rickenhausen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rickenhausen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Rickenhausen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rickenhausen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
velazquez tries to get to full guard but Rickenhausen has control of the leg.
velazquez gets back to full guard.
velazquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rickenhausen!
Rickenhausen is squirming around, avoiding velazquez's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
velazquez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rickenhausen has worked his arm free - good work by Rickenhausen!
Rickenhausen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on velazquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rickenhausen is looking to get back to full guard here but velazquez has managed to pass to side control instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rickenhausen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenhausen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
velazquez landing strikes from the mount and Rickenhausen is in trouble!
Rickenhausen is trying desperately to improve position.
velazquez punching from mount but Rickenhausen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
velazquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
velazquez unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rickenhausen is squirming around, avoiding velazquez's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, velazquez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rickenhausen is in a horrible position here. velazquez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
velazquez looking to finish Rickenhausen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rickenhausen!
jordy velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Rickenhausen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
velazquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rickenhausen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rickenhausen!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Von Rickenhausen.
Well Rickenhausen 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Rickenhausen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nash Nukwalqw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GOLDEN EYE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nash Nukwalqw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, GOLDEN EYE!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukwalqw scores with a jab to the body.
Nash Nukwalqw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukwalqw rushes EYE and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nukwalqw throws an elbow that misses.
Nukwalqw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through EYE's defenses.
It looks like GOLDEN EYE has been cut.
Nukwalqw trying to land knees to the body.
Nukwalqw taking a breather.
EYE drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nukwalqw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nukwalqw tries to land knees in the clinch but EYE avoids the damage to the body.
Nukwalqw throws an elbow but it misses.
Nukwalqw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. EYE is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
EYE managing to block the knees to the body from Nukwalqw.
Nukwalqw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from EYE.
Nukwalqw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nash Nukwalqw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GOLDEN EYE.
Nukwalqw can't get the takedown.
EYE gets control of Nukwalqw's arms and successfully pulls guard. EYE will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nukwalqw trying to control but EYE is working from the bottom.
Nukwalqw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nukwalqw postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
EYE looking for a sweep. Not yet EYE, not yet.
Nukwalqw has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing EYE to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nukwalqw is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - EYE pulls down on the head and he's put Nukwalqw to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). GOLDEN EYE!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Frederikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederikson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dj Dj. Cole Trickle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lars Frederikson's chin.
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Trickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Frederikson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederikson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frederikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frederikson gets caught flat footed, as Trickle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trickle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frederikson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trickle drops back looking for a leg! Frederikson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frederikson manages to kick Trickle off! Trickle jumps back into Frederikson's guard.
Frederikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trickle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frederikson's head.
Frederikson is looking to stand up but Trickle isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trickle won't allow Frederikson to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trickle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frederikson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trickle looks for a takedown but Frederikson sprawls well.
Trickle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trickle showed some decent athleticism there.
Frederikson looks gassed!
Trickle lands strikes from half guard.
Frederikson is in trouble now - Trickle has advanced to mount!
Frederikson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Frederikson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trickle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Trickle landing punches.
Trickle looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Frederikson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Trickle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tavares Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tavares Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kenuichio Harada has been cut.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz keeps Harada at a distance using the push kick.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Harada blocks the low kick.
Harada blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Harada avoids the head kick by Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harada.
Cruz lands with a hook. Harada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Tavares Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Harada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Harada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harada gets slowly back to his feet.
Harada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cruz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Harada unloading with bombs!
Harada punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cruz tries to hold on but Harada postures up.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harada looking to finish with strikes here!
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harada on the ground.
Harada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Harada pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Harada lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Cruz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Harada is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harada throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harada unloading with bombs!
It looks like Tavares Cruz has been cut.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Harada in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Harada.
Harada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cruz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harada.
Harada thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Harada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harada working Cruz over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harada looking to finish with strikes here!
Harada throwing strikes here but Cruz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Cruz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Harada raining down shots from the mount!
Harada lands a big elbow.
Harada unloads with some shots from mount but Cruz bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harada dominating with strikes here.
Harada throwing strikes here but Cruz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Harada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenuichio Harada dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz throws a leg kick but Harada checks it.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruz.
Harada shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harada moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Harada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harada is breathing heavily.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Harada moves out of range easily.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harada moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Harada dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Harada's head and hops out.
Tavares Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenuichio Harada.
Harada tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harada avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harada avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harada throwing strikes but Cruz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cruz motions for Harada to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Harada blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Harada is out of range.
Harada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Harada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tavares Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Harada gets a takedown into half guard.
Kenuichio Harada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harada stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harada is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Harada.
Harada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Harada there.
Cruz tries to roll over but Harada keeps him under control.
Harada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz has hold of Harada's hands but Harada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harada winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavares Cruz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harada.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Harada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz pushes Harada away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harada.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Harada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Harada is out of range.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Harada moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Harada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Harada persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Harada gets a takedown into half guard.
Harada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Harada is controlling him well.
Harada working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harada.
Harada thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Harada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Harada's front leg but catches the back leg as Harada tries to avoid it.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Tavares Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Harada moves his leg out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Harada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz wants to slow Harada down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Harada slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz throws a nice head kick!
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harada.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavares Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavares Cruz!
Tavares Cruz is the new welterweight champion!
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