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LOM Lightweight Semi final PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Johnson (ranked 5602 p4p, 5114 weight class) and Luis Gomez (ranked 173 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 It looks like Yuu Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Johnson is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomez.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez is working Johnson over against the cage.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Gomez.
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez is working Johnson over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomez.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Gomez scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez slows down the pace here.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gomez.
Gomez digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Gomez just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Gomez pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body.
Gomez presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gomez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez stalls.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez stalling.
Gomez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luis Gomez.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Gomez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuu Johnson'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.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Johnson wants to break free but Gomez has control.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez slowing the pace effectively.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Gomez.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Gomez digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Gomez is working Johnson over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Gomez taking a breather.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomez.
Luis Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomez.
Gomez is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gomez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Gomez.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Gomez stalling.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Gomez - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Gomez lands a right hand.
 Johnson is rocked!
Gomez cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries to break free but Gomez pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Gomez taking a breather.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is working Johnson over against the cage.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Yuu Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Gomez is working Johnson over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gomez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomez gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuu Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
Gomez lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Gomez finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
Luis Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gomez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomez stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gomez digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gomez.
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Gomez.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez lands a shot to the body.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Gomez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Gomez - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Johnson is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Yuu Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
Gomez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gomez taking a breather.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Gomez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Gomez managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Gomez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Gomez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Arnold (ranked 6191 p4p, 5813 weight class) and Fred Benjamin (ranked 731 p4p, 699 weight class). Fred Benjamin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Arnold's chin.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benjamin avoids a kick to the body.
Benjamin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arnold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnold connects with a solid leg kick.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Benjamin has knocked Arnold down with a huge combo! Benjamin steps away and waves a wobbly Arnold back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Arnold is rocked!
It looks like James Arnold has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin rushes Arnold and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnold just leaning against Benjamin, taking a breather.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benjamin is keeping busy.
Benjamin swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Benjamin has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Arnold seems to have got his legs back now.
Benjamin misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Arnold avoids them all with ease.
Arnold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Arnold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Arnold.
We've been informed that Benjamin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benjamin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Arnold sprawling to the canvas! Arnold rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benjamin finish him?!
Benjamin ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Arnold's jaw. Arnold's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Benjamin does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Benjamin!
A very excited looking Fred Benjamin 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Subject Fourteen (ranked 6499 p4p, 24769 weight class) and Jack Dawson (ranked 464 p4p, 530 weight class). Fourteen's entrance music is Nicky Jam & Post Malone Sunflower. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Subject Fourteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Fourteen. Fourteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Fourteen shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fourteen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Fourteen in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fourteen is defending well for now.
Fourteen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Fourteen pulls Dawson into guard.
Fourteen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fourteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson wanted to stand there but Fourteen had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson preventing the sweep.
Fourteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Fourteen keeps moving.
Fourteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fourteen trying to control from half guard but Dawson is working away.
Fourteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fourteen is looking for a kimura here.
Fourteen wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
Fourteen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fourteen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fourteen is working away from the top position though.
Fourteen wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fourteen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Fourteen has control of the leg.
Fourteen is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fourteen.
Fourteen not doing much here.
Fourteen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fourteen is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Fourteen is controlling well.
Dawson is not content to let Fourteen control the position.
Fourteen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dawson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fourteen has cracked it and Dawson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fourteen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Subject Fourteen!
Subject Fourteen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Harley (ranked 3489 p4p, 3756 weight class) and Jaguar Jones (ranked 179 p4p, 190 weight class). Bobby Harley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Harley!
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, Jaguar Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Harley, which made it look bad.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Harley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harley looking to pass the guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Harley defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harley wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Harley wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Harley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Harley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harley manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Harley's guard.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones stands and throws Harley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harley has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harley sneaks back into half guard.
Harley is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones throws a strike but Harley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Harley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Harley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Harley has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaguar Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Harley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harley is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harley is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Harley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bobby Harley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harley has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Harley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Harley won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
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.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harley defends it easily.
Jones pulls Harley in close to prevent any damage.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones shoots in and bounces Harley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Harley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harley is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control but Harley is working from the bottom.
Harley managing to control the position.
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.
Jones postures up in Harley's guard and throws a big left but Harley blocks it.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones trying to control but Harley is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harley keeps the fight on the outside.
Harley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harley has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harley walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Harley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones tries to sprawl but Harley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Harley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harley stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones gets caught napping as Harley dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harley is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones working Harley over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Harley is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Harley tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harley is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is stalling here. Harley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harley defends it well.
Harley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harley defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harley actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones stops Harley from getting back to his feet.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harley keeps working.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Harley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Harley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 2303 p4p, 2509 weight class) and Thiago Filho (ranked 280 p4p, 305 weight class). Billabong comes to the cage accompanied by Waltzing Matilda. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thiago Filho!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filho closes the distance and clinches up with Billabong, looking for a takedown. Filho pushes Billabong against the cage but Billabong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Filho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong being controlled here momentarily.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Filho working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Filho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Billabong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Filho.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filho dodges the ground and pound from Billabong.
Billabong throws a strike aimed at the side of Filho's head but Filho avoids it well.
Filho trying to remain calm as Billabong controls from the top position.
Filho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Billabong.
Billabong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong tries to advance position but instead Filho slips a leg back in to half guard.
Filho is trying to stand back up but Billabong is controlling him
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billabong stalling.
Billabong is pressing down on Filho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filho is holding on for now.
Filho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Filho is looking to improve his position.
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.
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Filho defends it.
Billabong is working for a kimura but Filho is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filho dives in for a single leg takedown but Billabong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billabong but Billabong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Billabong in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Filho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Filho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filho trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filho trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Billabong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filho defends it easily.
Filho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Filho is continuing to stall.
Filho with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.
Filho looking to pass the guard.
Filho stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Billabong throws up his legs and catches Filho in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Filho tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Billabong! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 2295 p4p, 2595 weight class) and Etimoni Founuku (ranked 279 p4p, 316 weight class). Maestro comes to the cage accompanied by Shortwire - Reconfig. Founuku is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gun - Blind Channel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Etimoni Founuku!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro thuds his right hand into Founuku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maestro scores with a nice head shot.
Founuku takes one on the button.
Founuku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Founuku moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro jabs at Founuku's body.
Founuku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maestro with a nice cross.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Founuku misses the body punch
and Maestro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Founuku thinking.
Maestro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Founuku takes one on the button.
 It looks like Etimoni Founuku has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Founuku misses with an uppercut
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Maestro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Founuku manages to avoid it.
Founuku goes for a double leg but Maestro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maestro continues to drive forward.
Founuku throws a shot from downtown. Maestro moves away and avoids it.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Founuku misses with a body shot
and Maestro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maestro scores with a jab. Founuku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maestro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestro slips a jab from Founuku.
Founuku looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Founuku misses the shot to the body.
Founuku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Founuku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Founuku shoots in but no luck this time.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etimoni Founuku.
Founuku misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maestro to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Founuku takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Maestro.
A slow jab from Founuku misses its intended target.
Maestro throws a shot from downtown. Founuku moves away and avoids it.
Maestro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Founuku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestro cracks Founuku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Founuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Maestro as he connects with a hook.
Maestro lands a nice hook to Founuku's body. Founuku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Founuku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Founuku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maestro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Founuku. Founuku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Founuku throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Maestro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Founuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Founuku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Maestro avoids the body shot from Founuku.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Founuku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Founuku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maestro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maestro closes the distance and clinches.
Founuku blocks a body shot from Maestro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Founuku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Founuku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Founuku tries to throw a body punch but Maestro avoids it by throwing Founuku back against the cage.
Founuku blocks a body shot from Maestro.
Maestro lands a left hand.
Maestro blocks a body shot from Founuku.
Maestro blocking some punches.
Maestro prevents a body shot from Founuku.
Founuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Founuku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maestro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Founuku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestro finds it's way round the side to connect with Founuku's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Etimoni Founuku's cut.
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.
Founuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Founuku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maestro rather than just go for the knockout.
Founuku ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
Founuku swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Maestro lands the left hand.
Founuku takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Founuku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Founuku can do to turn this around?
Founuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Founuku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maestro pinned against the cage. Maestro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Founuku misses with a body shot.
Founuku slips a jab from Maestro.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Founuku throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maestro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Founuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Matija Maestro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maestro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Maestro as Founuku shoots in.
Maestro is looking to counter punch.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Founuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maestro slips a jab from Founuku.
Founuku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Founuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
Founuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestro lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Founuku shoots for a double leg takedown but Maestro sprawls well. He's pushed Founuku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etimoni Founuku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Founuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Founuku.
Founuku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Founuku.
Founuku slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maestro, as that shot connected.
Founuku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Maestro. No joy for Founuku on that attempt.
Maestro scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but Founuku is just out of range.
Founuku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Founuku.
Founuku misses the shot to the body.
Founuku tries for a takedown but Maestro circles away easily
and Maestro counters with a right hand to the body.
Maestro looks to land a left hand but Founuku moved out of range nicely.
Founuku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Founuku with the counter takedown but Maestro avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Founuku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maestro as he jumps to the side.
Founuku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Founuku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Etimoni Founuku's cut.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Founuku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro sizes up Founuku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maestro misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Maestro finds it's way through Founuku's defenses.
Founuku misses with a body shot
and Maestro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Founuku fails with a takedown attempt.
Maestro is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Founuku.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but Founuku is just out of range.
Maestro misses with a looping right.
Founuku is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maestro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Founuku.
Founuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Founuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Founuku.
Founuku shoots in for a double leg but Maestro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maestro scores with a jab.
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Founuku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Founuku goes for a double leg but Maestro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maestro continues to drive forward.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etimoni Founuku.
Founuku slips under a jab from Maestro.
Maestro cracks Founuku with a good jab.
Maestro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Founuku misses with a body shot.
Etimoni Founuku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Founuku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Founuku thuds his right hand into Maestro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Founuku scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Founuku throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Maestro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Founuku misses.
The fighters circling - Maestro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maestro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Founuku's head backwards.
Maestro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Founuku's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Founuku.
Founuku misses with a hook.
It looked like Maestro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maestro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Founuku under the eye.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Founuku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Founuku takes one to the side of the head.
Maestro throws a shot from downtown. Founuku moves away and avoids it.
Founuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Founuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Founuku.
Founuku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Founuku was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Founuku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maestro defends it nicely.
Maestro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Founuku at a distance.
Maestro connects with a body shot that sends Founuku's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Maestro. That snapped Founuku's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Founuku lands with an overhand left.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maestro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
During a confident post fight interview, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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