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DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frostulf Einarsson (ranked 6949 p4p, 2688 weight class) and Jack O Faltraids (ranked 694 p4p, 366 weight class). O Faltraids has chosen Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frostulf Einarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack O Faltraids!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Faltraids throws a leg kick but Einarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from O Faltraids
and Einarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Einarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Faltraids sprawls well. O Faltraids wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Einarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Einarsson lands with a straight right. O Faltraids didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einarsson lands a jab to the head.
Einarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Faltraids. O Faltraids circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 O Faltraids is rocked!
Einarsson takes a swing at O Faltraids's ribcage but misses.
And O Faltraids responds with a good body kick, but Einarsson manages to step out the way in time.
O Faltraids is still on wobbly legs! Can Einarsson finish him?
Einarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Faltraids seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einarsson lands an uppercut.
Einarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Einarsson.
Einarsson lands an uppercut.
Einarsson is working O Faltraids over against the cage.
Einarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Einarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Einarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Einarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Einarsson gets control of O Faltraids's arms and successfully pulls guard. Einarsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Einarsson is controlling O Faltraids's posture.
Einarsson keeping moving, preventing O Faltraids from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Einarsson working over O Faltraids with some ground and pound. O Faltraids looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Einarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O Faltraids with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Einarsson working O Faltraids over with strikes.
Einarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Faltraids is looking for a sweep. Einarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Einarsson connects with a nice short shot to O Faltraids's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarsson is taking a breather. O Faltraids says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Einarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Einarsson winds up and cracks O Faltraids with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Einarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that O Faltraids has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Einarsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing that Einarsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Einarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
O Faltraids really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Einarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Einarsson lands strikes from half guard.
Einarsson scores with a big shot! O Faltraids's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save O Faltraids! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frostulf Einarsson!
After winning the bout, Frostulf Einarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Le Franc (ranked 7011 p4p, 2049 weight class) and Schwonckl Diesel (ranked 696 p4p, 292 weight class). Diesel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outerspass - Laufhaus. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Le Franc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwonckl Diesel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel looks to land a combination but Le Franc avoids it well.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Le Franc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel rushes Le Franc and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diesel can pounce on him.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le Franc tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Le Franc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diesel is fending him off so far but Le Franc persists. Nope, Diesel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Le Franc or perhaps it was just good defense by Diesel, which made it look bad.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Le Franc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
Le Franc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
A jab from Diesel finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Franc.
Diesel cracks Le Franc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel connects with a solid leg kick.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Le Franc wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Le Franc in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Le Franc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Diesel is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Le Franc struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel digs a right hand into Le Franc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Franc's gas tank.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel tries to clinch but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc has a takedown stuffed.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Le Franc darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Le Franc into the cage.
Le Franc is breathing heavily.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Le Franc goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
Le Franc blocking some punches.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc can't break the clinch.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Le Franc looking to slow down the pace here.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwonckl Diesel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Le Franc.
Diesel throws a body kick that misses.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diesel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diesel pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
Diesel breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diesel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Franc's head.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel gets through Le Franc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
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!
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel leaves Le Franc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le Franc lands a nice uppercut.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
A right hand to the body from Le Franc.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Le Franc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diesel pinned against the cage. Diesel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Franc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
Diesel scores with a shot to the body.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diesel throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Diesel is looking to land body kicks.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel throws the left hand but Le Franc avoids the punch easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Franc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Franc tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le Franc with a poor takedown
and Diesel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Diesel tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Le Franc or not.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwonckl Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Le Franc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Franc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Franc dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Le Franc gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel cracks Le Franc with an open hand slap.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diesel. Diesel obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Le Franc is rocked!
Diesel throws a leg kick which misses Le Franc's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Franc tries to avoid it.
Le Franc shoots for a double leg takedown but Diesel sprawls well. He's pushed Le Franc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Franc.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Le Franc is avoiding it.
Le Franc fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Le Franc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel is working Le Franc over against the cage.
Diesel breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Diesel.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Franc's hands.
Le Franc gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Franc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc has his takedown stuffed
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel cracks Le Franc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Le Franc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel clinches up with Le Franc and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Le Franc seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel presses Le Franc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Le Franc or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Schwonckl Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Le Franc tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel presses Le Franc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on Le Franc's head and hops out.
Le Franc tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Le Franc throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwonckl Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diesel 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwonckl Diesel!
Schwonckl Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Toledo (ranked 3883 p4p, 3479 weight class) and Bjorn Cloudsen (ranked 428 p4p, 398 weight class). Toledo comes to the cage accompanied by Dias De Luta, Dias De Glória - Charlie Brown Jr.. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 New York, Mike Toledo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Cloudsen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloudsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cloudsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toledo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toledo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloudsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cloudsen misses with a wild combination.
Cloudsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toledo manages to avoid it.
Toledo throws a lazy right hand but Cloudsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloudsen throws a head kick that Toledo semi-blocks.
Toledo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toledo misses with a hook
and Cloudsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cloudsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toledo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toledo throwing strikes but missing.
Toledo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cloudsen controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toledo wants to get up but he can't break Cloudsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cloudsen 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.
Toledo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cloudsen, up you get!
Toledo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloudsen.
Nice defenses there by Cloudsen.
A slow jab from Toledo misses its intended target.
It seemed like Cloudsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toledo stuffs the takedown.
Mike Toledo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toledo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cloudsen. Cloudsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Bjorn Cloudsen has been cut.
Toledo keeps the fight on the outside.
Toledo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloudsen manages to avoid it.
Toledo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cloudsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cloudsen takes a swing at Toledo's ribcage but misses.
Cloudsen moves into the clinch.
Cloudsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike Toledo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Cloudsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toledo lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Toledo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cloudsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toledo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Toledo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cloudsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Toledo has double underhooks.
Cloudsen tries to land a knee to the head but Toledo blocks with his arms.
Cloudsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toledo looks to land a left hand but Cloudsen moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Cloudsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toledo tests Cloudsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toledo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloudsen moves forwards but Toledo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toledo throws a shot to the body.
Cloudsen looks winded!
Toledo scores with a jab to the head.
Cloudsen is rocked!
Toledo lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Toledo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Toledo thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Okoye (ranked 2129 p4p, 2808 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 222 p4p, 310 weight class). Israel Okoye has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Okoye!
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, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhdanov lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoye moves away.
Zhdanov lands a big uppercut and Okoye crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okoye looks OK. Zhdanov waves Okoye back to his feet!
Zhdanov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Okoye slips the punch.
Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okoye walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Okoye limp body while Zhdanov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
After winning the bout, Roman Zhdanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 3341 p4p, 1886 weight class) and Kiso Kisei (ranked 427 p4p, 264 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeny Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiso Kisei!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kisei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatov throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kisei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kisei scores with a hook.
Kisei thuds a left hand into Ignatov's body.
Kisei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov looks to land a combination but Kisei avoids it well.
Kisei throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei staying out of range there.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov walks into a straight right hand from Kisei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kisei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kisei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatov. Ignatov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kisei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov lands with a good body shot.
Ignatov misses with a body shot
and Kisei counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Kisei jabs Ignatov right on the nose. Ignatov blinks but takes it well.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Kisei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kisei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei lands an overhand right.
Ignatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei with a nice cross.
Ignatov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Kisei moves out of range.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kisei counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kisei lands with a hook. Ignatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ignatov misses the body punch
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kisei counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kisei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kisei to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a body shot
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
enabling Kisei to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Kisei finds it's target.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kisei counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatov throws a lazy head kick
and Kisei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kisei throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Kisei - just one landing.
Ignatov is rocked!
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Ignatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Kisei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ignatov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kisei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kisei jabs Ignatov right on the nose. Ignatov blinks but takes it well.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kisei blocks a jab.
Kisei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kisei staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kisei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei counters with a nice uppercut.
Kisei blocks a head kick by Ignatov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kisei scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Kisei.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ignatov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kisei at a distance.
Kisei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Kisei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ignatov misses with a jab to the body
and Kisei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei slips a jab and a cross from Ignatov.
Kisei connects with a body shot.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kisei to score with a decent uppercut.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Kisei scores with a jab to the head.
Kisei lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
Kisei lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatov's head back.
Ignatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Kisei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kisei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kisei counters with a straight right hand.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei sends Ignatov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kisei is motioning to the referee to let Ignatov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kisei drops Ignatov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kisei follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hernandez (ranked 2184 p4p, 3426 weight class) and Jonny Seens (ranked 326 p4p, 482 weight class). Seens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SexyBack. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Seens!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Seens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seens is working away from the top position though.
Seens lands strikes from half guard.
Seens trying to control the pace.
Seens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to control but Seens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Seens is looking for a kimura but Hernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seens to get the leverage.
Seens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Seens prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Seens's attempts to control the action.
Hernandez is bucking up trying to escape but Seens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Seens controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Seens landing punches.
Seens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez can't escape the position.
Seens throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hernandez because Seens loaded up on that one.
Seens controlling his opponent.
Hernandez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Seens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Seens avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Seens is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hernandez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hernandez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Seens anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hernandez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Seens slips an arm under Hernandez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Seens has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Seens is squeezing on Hernandez like an anaconda would it's prey. Hernandez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Seens!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mawvin Vetorwee (ranked 1081 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 119 p4p, 221 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mawvin Vetorwee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Leroy !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetorwee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leroy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vetorwee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leroy on his heels. He'll look to pass Leroy 's guard now, I'm sure.
Vetorwee looking to pass the guard.
Leroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vetorwee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leroy pulls Vetorwee in to control the position.
Vetorwee tries to free his leg and advance position but Leroy is retaining full guard.
Leroy pulls Vetorwee in to control the position.
Vetorwee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroy is keeping the position for now.
Vetorwee drops back looking for a leg! Leroy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leroy manages to kick Vetorwee off! Vetorwee jumps back into Leroy 's guard.
Leroy has his hands on Vetorwee's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vetorwee manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vetorwee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leroy has managed to get both his arms back between Vetorwee's legs - danger averted.
Vetorwee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroy defends it easily.
Vetorwee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vetorwee keeping full guard, as Leroy tries to pass.
Leroy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vetorwee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Leroy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vetorwee has tightened it up now! Leroy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mawvin Vetorwee!
Mawvin Vetorwee made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The bosses will appreciate this belt back home.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jantje Beton (ranked 2529 p4p, 2600 weight class) and Pinina Zhikova (ranked 337 p4p, 343 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jantje Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinina Zhikova!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhikova avoids the body shot from Beton.
Zhikova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beton controls Zhikova momentarily but Zhikova frees himself.
Zhikova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Zhikova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhikova.
Zhikova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beton controls Zhikova momentarily but Zhikova frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhikova sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Zhikova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zhikova'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.
Beton is looking to clinch but Zhikova is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton drives through and clinches with Zhikova against the cage.
Beton is pressed up against the cage. Zhikova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beton down to the mat. Beton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown but Beton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beton misses with a wild body shot.
Beton moves into range and clinches up with Zhikova.
A short left from Beton.
Beton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beton lands a nice uppercut.
Beton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhikova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beton smiles and moves away.
Jantje Beton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Beton tries to clinch but Zhikova moves out of range.
Beton scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhikova should have avoided that one.
Beton throws a body punch but Zhikova moves out of range.
Beton tries to clinch but Zhikova is having none of it.
Beton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beton wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhikova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beton finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhikova's head.
Zhikova looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beton tries to roll over but Zhikova keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton is trying to control but can't.
Zhikova slows the pace down in half guard.
Zhikova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhikova.
Zhikova is trying to control. Beton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhikova slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhikova is continuing to stall.
Beton is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhikova.
Zhikova is controlling the pace.
Beton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhikova on the ground.
Beton is staying active underneath Zhikova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhikova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhikova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beton tries to get to full guard but Zhikova has control of the leg.
Beton wants to control but Zhikova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Zhikova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beton tries to get out of the position.
Beton is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhikova.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhikova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jantje Beton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zhikova shoots in but Beton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beton clinches up against the cage.
Beton misses with a punch to the body.
Zhikova has clasped his hands together around Beton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pinina Zhikova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhikova is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zhikova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beton can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton tries to buck Zhikova off but Zhikova is having none of it.
Beton is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhikova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Beton is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhikova is trying to get an arm triangle but Beton is defending well.
Zhikova trying to control the position but Beton is working away.
Zhikova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zhikova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton tries to improve position but can't.
Zhikova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zhikova has an Americana. Beton didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zhikova is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zhikova hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pinina Zhikova!
A very excited looking Pinina Zhikova 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Pardi (ranked 2057 p4p, 1516 weight class) and Groundskeeper Willie (ranked 217 p4p, 159 weight class). Pardi comes to the cage accompanied by Party Boy Theme. Kristof Pardi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Groundskeeper Willie's chin.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Groundskeeper Willie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willie wants to clinch.
Pardi throwing a counter right hand but Willie manages to avoid it.
Pardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willie moves away.
Pardi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willie throws a hook to the side of Pardi's head but Pardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willie.
Pardi slips a jab from Willie.
Pardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willie misses with an uppercut.
Pardi throws out a powerful jab.
Willie lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pardi digs a good hook to Willie's body.
Pardi thuds a left hand into Willie's body.
Pardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and Willie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi defending well as Willie loads up on a big left hand.
Pardi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Willie! But no joy.
Pardi lands with a right hand.
It looks like Groundskeeper Willie has been cut.
Willie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pardi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Willie is trying to hold Pardi in close to prevent damage but Pardi has managed to pass into half guard.
Pardi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pardi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willie keeps working.
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi wants to take a breather but Willie is having none of it.
Pardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Pardi controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pardi is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Willie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pardi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Willie actively working from the bottom here.
Willie is in trouble now - Pardi has advanced to mount!
Willie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pardi with shots to the head and body - Willie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Willie tries to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.
Pardi landing strikes from the mount.
Willie is rocked!
Willie is squirming around, avoiding Pardi's attempts to control the action.
Pardi moves to the back position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willie is trying to remain composed but Pardi is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Willie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pardi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Willie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willie tries to escape the position.
Willie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Willie is trying to stand back up.
Pardi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Pardi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Groundskeeper Willie'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.
Pardi moves away from the strike by Willie.
Pardi missing with a left hand there. Willie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willie.
A swing and a miss from Pardi.
Pardi looks to throw the jab but Willie is out of range.
Pardi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willie can do to turn this around?
Pardi lands with a hook. Willie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Willie is still on wobbly legs! Can Pardi finish him?
Willie misses with a straight left.
Willie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Willie seems to have recovered his senses.
Willie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pardi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Willie looking for a guillotine here but Pardi defends easily.
Pardi passes Willie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Pardi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willie is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi lands strikes from half guard.
Willie is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pardi works his way into side control.
Willie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Willie can't do much from the bottom here.
Pardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pardi trying to control the action but Willie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof Pardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willie struggling a bit here.
Willie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willie is looking to reverse the position.
Willie is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Pardi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardi wants to control but Willie is keeping him busy.
Pardi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pardi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Willie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pardi lands a nice forearm strike.
Willie throws Pardi to one side and escapes!
Groundskeeper Willie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Willie coming out on top.
Willie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Willie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willie lands a glancing blow to the side of Pardi's head.
Willie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pardi as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pardi misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Willie misses.
Pardi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willie manages to avoid it.
Willie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willie shoots in but Pardi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pardi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Willie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pardi.
Pardi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willie is trying to force a seperation but Pardi has the dominant position.
Willie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pardi.
Willie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pardi.
Willie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pardi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pardi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kristof Pardi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Groundskeeper Willie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pardi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pardi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willie throws a hook to the side of Pardi's head but Pardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pardi misses with a wild combination.
Willie misses with a left hand
and Pardi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pardi lands a jab to Willie's midsection.
Willie with a nice cross.
Willie shoots in for a takedown but Pardi shows good takedown defense.
Pardi throwing a counter right hand but Willie manages to avoid it.
Pardi ducks under a wild hook from Willie.
Willie throws a jab when Pardi was well out of range.
Pardi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Willie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pardi.
Willie misses with an uppercut. Pardi saw that one coming.
Pardi takes a swing at Willie's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pardi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willie's half guard.
Pardi is keen to just control but Willie is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willie defends it well.
Pardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willie defends it well.
Pardi prevents Willie from improving his position.
Willie is trying to control but can't.
Pardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pardi working Willie over with strikes.
Willie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Pardi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pardi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willie is looking to escape.
Pardi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Willie wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pardi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristof Pardi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guy Leblond (ranked 886 p4p, 2118 weight class) and Renji Abarai (ranked 101 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Leblond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Leblond misses the target.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leblond tries for a takedown but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abarai scores with a decent looking hook.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Leblond takes one on the button.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Leblond counters with a shoot takedown. Abarai fights it but they end up in guard.
Abarai trying to keep a closed guard but Leblond is proving a slippery customer.
Leblond pushing down on Abarai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leblond throwing shots but Abarai is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond thows a huge punch but Abarai dodges it nicely.
Abarai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leblond.
Abarai is defending against the submission attempts here by Leblond.
Leblond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leblond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abarai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond is looking to work some ground and pound but Abarai has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abarai holds on and takes a little breather.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Abarai is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond postures up in Abarai's guard and throws a big left but Abarai blocks it.
Leblond connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Leblond has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abarai keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abarai looking to control.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblond throwing strikes but missing.
Leblond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leblond postures up and lands a big shot to Abarai's brow.
Leblond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblond throwing strikes from guard but Abarai blocks nicely.
Abarai pushes Leblond off and scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Leblond's head.
Abarai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leblond counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leblond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abarai avoids it really well and circles away.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.
Leblond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abarai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai has control of Leblond's left arm, preventing Leblond from doing any damage.
Leblond lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Leblond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leblond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leblond throws a leg kick
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai slips under a jab from Leblond.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Leblond's body. Leblond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leblond gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leblond looks for a takedown but Abarai sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Leblond's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond shoots and misses
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Leblond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leblond misses with a hook
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abarai scores with a one two! Leblond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leblond throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Abarai.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leblond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leblond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai wants to clinch
and Leblond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abarai!
Abarai sneaks out the side door and pushes Leblond away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Leblond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leblond darts in looking for a takedown but Abarai gets double underhooks and turns Leblond into the cage.
Leblond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leblond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblond wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Leblond misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Leblond jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Leblond around his waist. Leblond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leblond wants to take the fight to the mat but Abarai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abarai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abarai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Abarai leaning against his opponent.
Abarai gets through Leblond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Leblond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Leblond's belly button to the back.
Leblond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leblond shoots in for a double leg but Abarai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abarai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leblond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai scores with a jab. Leblond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leblond goes for a double leg but Abarai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarai continues to drive forward.
Leblond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abarai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abarai throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai punishes Leblond's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leblond.
Abarai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leblond's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
Leblond tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Leblond misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Leblond walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Abarai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leblond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leblond momentarily.
Leblond swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leblond takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leblond jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Leblond around his waist. Leblond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abarai controlling the action here for a moment.
Leblond tries to break free but Abarai pushes him back against the cage.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leblond jumps into guard, dragging Abarai to the mat.
Leblond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abarai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abarai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abarai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leblond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abarai defends it easily.
Leblond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.
Abarai controlling from the top position.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abarai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblond is keeping the position for now.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Abarai controlling him for the moment.
Abarai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abarai is looking to stand up but Leblond won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abarai with a jab.
Leblond tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Abarai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abarai 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
An out of breath Renji Abarai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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