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NJMMA #50 Prelims PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strong Strongman (ranked 9487 p4p, 264 weight class) and Joe Louis (ranked 4365 p4p, 164 weight class). Strong Strongman 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Strong Strongman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Louis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strongman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Louis tries to pull guard but Strongman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Louis blocks an elbow strike from Strongman.
Louis avoids the elbow strike from Strongman, against the cage.
Louis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Louis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strongman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strong Strongman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Louis.
Strongman tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Louis tries to keep at a distance but Strongman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Louis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strongman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses.
Louis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Louis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Strongman tries to clinch
letting Louis counter with a right hand.
Strongman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Louis, pushing him back against the cage.
Louis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Louis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strongman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Joe Louis has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
Strongman pushes off an throws an elbow but Louis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louis is defending well for now.
Strongman tries to land knees in the clinch but Louis avoids the damage to the body.
Louis avoiding damage as Strongman throws knees to the body.
Strongman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louis.
Strongman is pressed up against the cage. Louis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strongman down to the mat. Strongman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strongman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strongman wants to clinch but Louis slips to the side
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Strongman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strongman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Louis darts in looking for a takedown but Strongman gets double underhooks and turns Louis into the cage.
Strongman rushes Louis and presses him up against the cage.
Louis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louis is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strongman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Louis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strongman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Louis avoids it.
Louis is trying to drag Strongman to the mat but Strongman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strongman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strongman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louis.
Louis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strongman to keep the fight standing.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louis is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis successfully pulls guard.
Strongman throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strongman throws a big elbow that misses.
Louis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strongman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strongman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strongman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strongman throws an elbow that misses. Louis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strongman's guard. Nice move by Louis!
Louis prevents Strongman from getting back to his feet.
Louis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Louis slips nicely into half guard.
Louis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strong Strongman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Louis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Louis gets tackled into the cage by Strongman. Strongman maintains the clinch.
Strongman lands a nice elbow.
Strongman lands a damaging elbow.
Strongman trying to land knees to the body.
Louis avoids a wild elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Louis blocks an elbow strike.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louis is defending well for now.
Louis dodges an elbow strike from Strongman.
Strongman gets underhooks to prevent Louis's takedown attempt.
Strongman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around?
Strongman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis tries to pull guard but Strongman holds him up against the cage and eventually Louis drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Strongman.
Louis decides to pull guard.
Louis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strongman.
Strongman throws a strike but Louis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Strongman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strongman tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Louis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Louis wants to pass the guard but Strongman is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Louis passes Strongman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Louis content to control rather than advance.
Strongman wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Louis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Strongman clinches up with Louis and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Louis's brow.
Louis crunches a lovely knee into Strongman's ribcage.
Louis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strongman misses with an elbow strike.
Louis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strongman tries to land knees in the clinch but Louis avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Louis is working Strongman over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Louis tries for a takedown but Strongman manages to get underhooks.
Strong Strongman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Louis.
Strongman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louis is defending well for now.
Strongman missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strong Strongman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Louis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Strongman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Louis to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Strong Strongman has been cut.
Strongman closes the distance but Louis moves to the side
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Strongman wants to clinch but Louis slips to the side
and Louis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strongman wants to clinch
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louis tests Strongman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strongman rushes Louis and presses him up against the cage.
Louis decides to pull guard.
Strongman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Louis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strongman's guard.
Louis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strongman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Louis won't allow Strongman to get back to his feet.
Louis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Louis stands and throws Strongman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strongman seems a little lost for a moment, as Louis dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Strongman is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Louis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strongman. Strongman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strongman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Louis jabs Strongman right on the nose. Strongman blinks but takes it well.
Strongman moves to clinch but Louis breaks away
and Strongman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Louis gets tackled into the cage by Strongman. Strongman maintains the clinch.
Strongman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Louis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strongman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strongman tries to clinch but Louis moves away
and Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Louis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strongman tries to clinch up
and Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongman moves to clinch but Louis breaks away
and Louis counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongman is looking to clinch.
Louis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Louis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strongman moves to clinch but Louis breaks away
and Louis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strongman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Strongman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Strongman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Louis counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strongman looks to clinch
and Louis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Louis throws a shot to the body.
Strong Strongman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strongman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with Strongman's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Louis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strongman 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 4616 p4p, 360 weight class) and Robert Bebe (ranked 5197 p4p, 379 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Bebe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bebe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Bebe persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit cracks Bebe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bebe throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Bebe was well out of range.
Bebe misses with a straight left.
Bebe moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bebe checks it well.
Bebe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bebe is rocked!
Bebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Bebe is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Bebe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit keeps Bebe at a distance using the push kick.
Bebe looks winded!
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!
Sitsongrit flashes Bebe a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bebe's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bebe crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sitsongrit punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Robert Bebe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I... I got nothing to say... '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 3428 p4p, 393 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 3946 p4p, 434 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arthur Menezes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bunyasarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunyasarn is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bunyasarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes with a poor takedown
and Bunyasarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunyasarn tries to sprawl out of it but Menezes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunyasarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ananada Bunyasarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes dives in and scores a takedown into Bunyasarn's guard.
Menezes trying to control but Bunyasarn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunyasarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunyasarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Menezes is pushing down on Bunyasarn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunyasarn is fighting to maintain full guard but Menezes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bunyasarn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes works his way into side control.
Menezes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bunyasarn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Menezes tries for a kimura but Bunyasarn is defending well.
Menezes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menezes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Bunyasarn is defending well.
Menezes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Bunyasarn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bunyasarn is trying to improve his position.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bunyasarn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bunyasarn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bunyasarn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Menezes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes passes to side control.
Menezes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bunyasarn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Menezes but great work by Bunyasarn.
Menezes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menezes is looking for a sweep.
Bunyasarn trying to control the position but Menezes is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is trying to improve his position.
Bunyasarn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Menezes can't do much from the bottom here.
Menezes tries to bench press Bunyasarn off him but Bunyasarn keeps the position.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunyasarn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunyasarn pulls his head out easily.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bunyasarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bunyasarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunyasarn scores with a shot to the body.
Bunyasarn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menezes.
Bunyasarn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bunyasarn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menezes backs up against the cage.
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bunyasarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Bunyasarn.
And Menezes tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunyasarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunyasarn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Menezes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut
and Menezes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bunyasarn keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunyasarn is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bunyasarn is trying to get back to full guard.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menezes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bunyasarn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Menezes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Menezes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Menezes looking to secure an arm triangle but Bunyasarn defends it well.
Menezes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bunyasarn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bunyasarn!
Bunyasarn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menezes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunyasarn has managed to get both his arms back between Menezes's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunyasarn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunyasarn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bunyasarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyasarn defends well.
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Bunyasarn pushes his legs off easily.
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bunyasarn controls the pace.
Menezes working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunyasarn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Menezes is tightening it up a little... Bunyasarn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bunyasarn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bunyasarn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Menezes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Frye (ranked 3587 p4p, 458 weight class) and Mr Skull (ranked 4267 p4p, 508 weight class). Frye comes to the cage accompanied by The Chainsmokers - Paris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, French Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Skull!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skull misses with a body kick.
Skull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Frye misses its target.
Skull delivers a nice body kick.
Frye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Frye checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frye really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frye loads up on a big right hand but Skull slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Frye.
A little feinted left hand from Frye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skull moves away.
Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skull throws a leg kick
and Frye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frye missing with a left hand there. Skull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frye missing with a left hand there. Skull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Skull
enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab.
Frye avoids a kick to the body.
Frye lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skull tries a low kick but Frye avoids it.
Skull slips a jab and a cross from Frye.
Frye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skull lands a front kick.
Frye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skull has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skull takes one on the button.
Skull tries a low kick but Frye avoids it.
Mr Skull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Frye blocks the low kick.
Frye looks to land a right hand but Skull moved out of range.
Frye checks a low kick from Skull.
Skull moves out of range as Frye strikes.
Frye wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skull misses with a leg kick
and Frye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skull throws a leg kick but Frye checks it.
Skull is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skull wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frye will feel that in the morning.
Frye throws an overhand right that lands on Skull's shoulder, as Skull tries to avoid the shot.
Skull only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skull wants to clinch up but Frye keeps it at a distance.
Skull looks to land a body kick but Frye moved away.
Skull moves into range and clinches up with Frye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye pushes Skull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frye to keep the fight standing.
Skull drags the fight down to the ground.
Frye has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frye defends it easily.
Skull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skull is tightening it up a little... Frye has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Frye reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Frye taps out! Nice BJJ there by Skull!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mr Skull!
Mr Skull decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
French Frye spoke after the fight, saying 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Broke Dick Will (ranked 2418 p4p, 225 weight class) and Brad Bozeck (ranked 4071 p4p, 325 weight class). 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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154 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Broke Dick Will!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bozeck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozeck staying out of range there.
Bozeck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Bozeck on the inside.
Bozeck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Will breaks the clinch.
Will throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozeck lands with a nice body punch.
Will scores with a nice right hand.
Bozeck blocks a jab.
Will looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brad Bozeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Will on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bozeck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozeck misses with a wild body shot.
Will gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Will is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Bozeck engages and cracks Will with a massive lead left hook - Will tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Bozeck is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad Bozeck!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pope Drunkizkus (ranked 3697 p4p, 467 weight class) and Marco Bailley (ranked 3443 p4p, 440 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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208 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pope Drunkizkus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Bailley!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailley.
Drunkizkus misses with an uppercut
and Bailley counters with a straight right hand.
Drunkizkus misses the jab.
Bailley throws a shot to the body.
Bailley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailley, as that shot connected.
Bailley misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailley avoids the body shot from Drunkizkus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drunkizkus. Bailley does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunkizkus takes one on the button.
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailley.
Nice body punch from Bailley.
Bailley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drunkizkus swings for the body but Bailley moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Bailley - just one landing.
Drunkizkus misses with a hook. Bailley ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Bailley.
Drunkizkus throws an off balance right hand
and Bailley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drunkizkus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailley.
Drunkizkus throws a big counter combination but Bailley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus checks the leg kick.
Bailley swings widly with a right hand
and Drunkizkus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drunkizkus just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drunkizkus misses with a combination
and Bailley counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drunkizkus scores with a three punch combo!
Bailley scores with a push kick.
Drunkizkus misses with an uppercut
and Bailley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bailley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drunkizkus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drunkizkus throws a hook but Bailley blocks it.
Drunkizkus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Drunkizkus misses.
Bailley swings widly with a right hand
and Drunkizkus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drunkizkus throws a jab when Bailley was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drunkizkus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bailley.
Drunkizkus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bailley. That one must have hurt.
Bailley throws a body shot but no joy.
Drunkizkus avoids a kick to the body.
Drunkizkus misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Drunkizkus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailley throws a lazy right hand but Drunkizkus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drunkizkus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Bailley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drunkizkus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drunkizkus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drunkizkus throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drunkizkus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drunkizkus misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailley throws a lazy body kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Drunkizkus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drunkizkus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Drunkizkus misses.
Drunkizkus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailley scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Bailley misses.
Drunkizkus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailley.
Drunkizkus with a nice cross.
Bailley throws a hook but Drunkizkus blocks it.
Pope Drunkizkus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marco Bailley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailley tried to score with a low kick but Drunkizkus checks it.
Drunkizkus lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailley's head.
Drunkizkus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailley.
Drunkizkus loads up on a big right hand but Bailley slips the punch.
Bailley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drunkizkus on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drunkizkus misses with a hook
and Bailley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailley slips a straight right by Drunkizkus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus misses with a hook.
Bailley connects with a single shot there.
Bailley throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drunkizkus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drunkizkus lands with a cross.
Bailley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marco Bailley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drunkizkus.
Bailley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drunkizkus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailley manages to avoid it.
Bailley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drunkizkus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bailley scores with a decent looking hook.
Bailley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bailley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Drunkizkus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bailley, right into the meat.
Bailley missing with a left hand there. Drunkizkus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drunkizkus misses with a hook. Bailley ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bailley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bailley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a three punch combo that has Bailley backing up. Bailley nods at Drunkizkus to acknowledge the strikes.
Drunkizkus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drunkizkus throws a body punch but Bailley moves out of range.
A lazy left from Bailley finds it's target.
Drunkizkus loads up on a big right hand but Bailley slips the punch.
Drunkizkus misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailley lands with a cross.
Drunkizkus throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drunkizkus misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunkizkus throws a body punch but Bailley moves out of range.
A jab from Bailley misses.
Bailley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bailley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Drunkizkus blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Bailley misses its intended target.
Drunkizkus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailley.
Bailley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailley throws a big shot that misses.
Drunkizkus misses with a body shot.
Bailley throws a right hand that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailley throws a lazy right hand but Drunkizkus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drunkizkus.
Bailley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bailley looks to land a body kick but Drunkizkus moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus throws a lazy right hand but Bailley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drunkizkus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bailley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drunkizkus. Drunkizkus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailley slips under a jab from Drunkizkus.
Bailley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Bailley coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Drunkizkus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drunkizkus takes a swing at Bailley's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bailley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bailley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drunkizkus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drunkizkus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Drunkizkus blocks it well.
Drunkizkus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bailley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drunkizkus moves out of range as Bailley strikes.
Bailley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drunkizkus misses with an uppercut.
Drunkizkus swings widly with a right hand
and Bailley counters with a straight right hand.
Pope Drunkizkus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailley lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Bailley.
Well Bailley 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Bailley!
A very excited looking Marco Bailley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Pope Drunkizkus was interviewed post fight and said 'WHERE'S THE BOOZE, GODDAMMIT!?!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murphy (ranked 2934 p4p, 383 weight class) and Everton Carvalho (ranked 2407 p4p, 317 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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214 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everton Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carvalho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Everton Carvalho has been cut.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvalho.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carvalho tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Carvalho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
A short left from Murphy.
Carvalho trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carvalho into the cage.
Carvalho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Carvalho's ribcage. Carvalho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carvalho looks winded!
Murphy presses Carvalho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy works on Carvalho's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Carvalho's ribcage. Carvalho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carvalho trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carvalho into the cage.
Carvalho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carvalho can turn it around.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
That has opened up Everton Carvalho's cut even more.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Carvalho is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy drops Carvalho onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Carvalho is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Carvalho is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Carvalho out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Mike Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milton Hilton (ranked 2091 p4p, 203 weight class) and Korean Kimchi (ranked 1867 p4p, 185 weight class). Kimchi has chosen BigBang & 2NE1 - Lollipop as his entrance music. 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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147 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Milton Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Kimchi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hilton.
Hilton throws a big shot that misses.
Hilton misses with a hook. Kimchi ducked under it nicely.
Hilton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Hilton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hilton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kimchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kimchi throws the left hand but Hilton avoids the punch easily.
Kimchi tests Hilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kimchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kimchi throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely.
Hilton misses with a body shot
and Kimchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimchi.
Hilton throwing a counter right hand but Kimchi manages to avoid it.
Kimchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilton.
Hilton throws a body shot but no joy.
Hilton throws a hook to the side of Kimchi's head but Kimchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hilton misses the shot to the body.
Kimchi misses with a looping right.
Hilton throws the left hand but Kimchi avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimchi.
Kimchi scores with a jab to the head.
Kimchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kimchi clinches up against the cage.
Kimchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hilton momentarily.
Hilton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kimchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kimchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hilton has time to react.
Hilton misses with an uppercut
enabling Kimchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilton throws a right hand that misses
and Kimchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hilton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimchi.
Hilton sets himself, and Kimchi steps forward looking for the clinch! Hilton avoids it this time.
Hilton throws out a powerful jab.
Hilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimchi.
Kimchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kimchi misses its intended target.
Milton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton works the jab nicely.
Hilton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kimchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hilton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kimchi avoids the body shot from Hilton.
Hilton scores with a shot to the body.
Kimchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilton.
Kimchi forces Hilton back against the cage and clinches.
Kimchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kimchi.
Kimchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hilton's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kimchi fails to land.
Hilton breaks the clinch.
Hilton connects with a body shot.
Kimchi closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilton.
Kimchi pushes Hilton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimchi digs a right hand underneath Hilton's ribcage. Hilton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kimchi lands a left hand.
Kimchi tries to throw a body punch but Hilton avoids it by throwing Kimchi back against the cage.
Kimchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilton throws out the jab.
Kimchi misses with an uppercut.
Kimchi moves in looking to clinch but Hilton pushes him off.
Kimchi's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kimchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kimchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hilton on the side of the head.
Hilton cracks a nice hook into Kimchi's ribs.
Kimchi lands a right hook to the body.
Kimchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hilton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hilton misses with a right hand
and Kimchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Kimchi misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hilton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimchi.
Hilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimchi.
Kimchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hilton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kimchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. Kimchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimchi is looking to clinch.
Kimchi misses with the combination.
Hilton misses with a straight left.
Kimchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hilton throws a body punch but Kimchi moves out of range.
It seemed like Kimchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kimchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hilton looks to land a combination but Kimchi avoids it well.
Kimchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimchi misses the target.
Hilton throws a lazy right hand but Kimchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Korean Kimchi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimchi.
Kimchi wants to clinch
and Hilton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimchi.
Kimchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hilton, pushing him back against the cage.
Hilton lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hilton.
Kimchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hilton's elbow.
Kimchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hilton breaks the clinch.
Hilton throws a series of punches but Kimchi avoids them all with ease.
Hilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilton feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilton moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kimchi's head.
Hilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kimchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kimchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hilton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kimchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimchi keeps control of Hilton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kimchi.
Hilton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimchi throws out the jab.
Hilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimchi just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Hilton misses.
Kimchi walks into a left hand.
Hilton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kimchi lands a slapping body shot.
Kimchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hilton, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilton.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hilton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kimchi.
Hilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimchi keeps control of Hilton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kimchi is working Hilton over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kimchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton tries a body shot but Kimchi blocks it.
Kimchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kimchi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kimchi misses with a knee strike.
Hilton wants to break free but Kimchi has control.
Kimchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kimchi cracks Hilton with a nice body shot.
Kimchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hilton is trying to force a seperation but Kimchi has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilton.
Kimchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kimchi on the inside.
Korean Kimchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimchi.
Kimchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimchi can't find room to land a body shot as Hilton controls the action.
Kimchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hilton throws a series of punches but Kimchi avoids them all with ease.
Hilton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kimchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilton.
Kimchi rushes Hilton and presses him up against the cage.
Kimchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kimchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kimchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kimchi has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
Kimchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kimchi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kimchi.
Hilton tries to circle away but Kimchi has him pinned against the cage.
Hilton is struggling to control the position.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimchi backwards.
Hilton lands with a light punch inside.
Hilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilton misses with a hook
and Kimchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Hilton. That snapped Kimchi's head back.
Kimchi slips under a jab.
Hilton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hilton finds it's way round the side to connect with Kimchi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Kimchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kimchi throws a jab when Hilton was well out of range.
Hilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Kimchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milton Hilton is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Hilton.
It seemed like Kimchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimchi.
Hilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilton lands with a shot to the body.
Hilton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Kimchi. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Hilton. Beautiful body shot.
Kimchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hilton off the cage and back into range.
Kimchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hilton misses with a right hand
and Kimchi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimchi blocks a jab.
Hilton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kimchi throws a series of punches but Hilton moves out of range.
Kimchi looks to throw the jab but Hilton is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hilton misses the target.
Hilton misses with a hook.
Kimchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hilton lands with a shot to the body.
Kimchi throws a sloppy body shot
and Hilton counters with a nice uppercut.
Kimchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hilton walks into a jab.
Hilton misses with a wild combination.
Hilton misses with a looping right.
Kimchi is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Hilton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kimchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kimchi slips under a jab.
Kimchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hilton at a distance.
Hilton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kimchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Hilton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kimchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilton.
Hilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hilton slips under a jab.
Kimchi lands a nice shot that snaps Hilton's head back.
Kimchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hilton misses the jab.
A nice side step and Kimchi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hilton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hilton slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hilton scores with a four punch combination!
Hilton misses with a hook.
Hilton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton lands with a nice combination. Kimchi backs away looking to recover.
Kimchi clinches with his opponent.
Kimchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.
Hilton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimchi.
Hilton looks to throw the jab but Kimchi is out of range.
Kimchi moves into range and clinches up with Hilton.
Kimchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Kimchi.
Kimchi lands a shoulder strike.
Kimchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kimchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hilton.
Hilton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kimchi has him pressed against the cage.
Hilton blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kimchi.
Kimchi misses with a body punch.
Kimchi presses Hilton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimchi misses with the head strike.
Hilton is trying to break free.
Kimchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hilton controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton tries to break the clinch but Kimchi is controlling the position.
Kimchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hilton tries to break the clinch but Kimchi is controlling the position.
Kimchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hilton.
Hilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kimchi prevents Hilton from breaking the clinch.
Hilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hilton backwards.
Milton Hilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korean Kimchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Hilton breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Hilton.
Hilton throws an overhand right that lands on Kimchi's shoulder, as Kimchi tries to avoid the shot.
Kimchi punishes Hilton's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilton misses the shot to the body.
Hilton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kimchi counters with a straight right hand.
Kimchi clinches up against the cage.
Hilton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hilton tries to throw a body punch but Kimchi avoids it by throwing Hilton back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Korean Kimchi.
I've got Kimchi 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korean Kimchi!
Korean Kimchi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Milton Hilton was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't hurt.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tabatabai (ranked 749 p4p, 72 weight class) and Milton Friedman (ranked 1133 p4p, 119 weight class). The key to victory for John Tabatabai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Tabatabai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedman missing with a left hand there. Tabatabai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tabatabai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a wild body shot.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tabatabai slips under a jab from Friedman.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch.
Friedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Tabatabai.
Friedman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tabatabai's waist but Tabatabai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friedman off to one side.
Friedman throws a right hand that Tabatabai ducks under and follows up with a left that Tabatabai also avoids with ease.
Tabatabai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Friedman manages to circle out of the way.
Tabatabai gets a clinch.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedman's elbow.
Tabatabai works on Friedman's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman tries to pull guard but Tabatabai holds him up against the cage and eventually Friedman drops back down to his feet.
Friedman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tabatabai walks away with a smile on his face. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tabatabai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Friedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tabatabai connects with a body shot.
Tabatabai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friedman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman throws a shot to the body.
Friedman lands a nice looking body shot.
Tabatabai slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friedman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands a nice looking body shot.
Tabatabai misses with a few strikes there.
Friedman with the counter takedown but Tabatabai avoids it easily.
Tabatabai wants to clinch.
Tabatabai doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedman circles away.
Friedman drives through with a takedown into Tabatabai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tabatabai is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedman controls Tabatabai momentarily but Tabatabai frees himself.
Tabatabai trying to control but Friedman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabatabai won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Tabatabai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman controlling Tabatabai's posture.
Friedman is looking for a triangle but Tabatabai pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabatabai stops Friedman from standing up.
Tabatabai is fighting to break Friedman's control of his arms but Friedman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tabatabai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tabatabai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Friedman is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tabatabai clinches.
That's four 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.
Friedman is trying to drag Tabatabai to the mat but Tabatabai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Friedman has clasped his hands together around Tabatabai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Friedman.
Friedman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tabatabai some visible discomfort.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tabatabai keeps working.
Friedman controlling the position from side mount.
Friedman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Friedman scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milton Friedman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tabatabai slips a straight right by Friedman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedman.
Friedman lands a jab.
Tabatabai wants to clinch.
Tabatabai wants to clinch
and Friedman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friedman.
Friedman stands and throws Tabatabai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tabatabai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tabatabai tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman in side control, throwing shots but Tabatabai defends.
Tabatabai parries the strikes from Friedman easily there. Friedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tabatabai to escape.
Friedman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Friedman is working Tabatabai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Friedman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tabatabai down.
Friedman staying calm.
Tabatabai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tabatabai is letting Friedman control him for a moment.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tabatabai defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedman grinds an elbow into Tabatabai's temple.
Friedman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tabatabai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friedman lands a few punches from side control.
Friedman misses with the ground and pound.
Friedman throwing strikes but Tabatabai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Friedman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Friedman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Friedman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Friedman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tabatabai's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Friedman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tabatabai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milton Friedman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friedman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friedman throws a strike but Tabatabai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tabatabai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Friedman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Friedman keeping moving, preventing Tabatabai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tabatabai is aware though and is defending well.
Friedman seems keen to control Tabatabai's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tabatabai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
Friedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Friedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Friedman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tabatabai is defended easily by Friedman.
Friedman goes for a double leg but Tabatabai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tabatabai continues to drive forward.
Tabatabai tries to clinch up but Friedman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friedman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tabatabai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Friedman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tabatabai defends it well.
Milton Friedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tabatabai moves into the clinch.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman wants a takedown.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Friedman blocks it.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friedman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabatabai prevents it.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tabatabai after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman wants a takedown.
Friedman tries to stall but Tabatabai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Friedman looking for a takedown.
Friedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friedman is trying to stall.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friedman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tabatabai is defending well.
Tabatabai lands a left hand.
Tabatabai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Tabatabai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedman backwards.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Friedman avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Friedman jumps guard but Tabatabai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Friedman fails to pull guard.
A short left from Tabatabai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Tabatabai as the two fighters clinch.
John Tabatabai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Friedman controls the action.
Tabatabai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Friedman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Friedman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabatabai presses Friedman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a shoulder strike.
Friedman is rocked!
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Friedman controls the action.
Friedman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friedman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tabatabai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tabatabai digs a right hand underneath Friedman's ribcage. Friedman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tabatabai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Friedman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tabatabai can't fight it off and eventually Friedman manages to take the fight to the floor. Tabatabai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabatabai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friedman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabatabai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tabatabai 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.
Friedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tabatabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tabatabai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friedman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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