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AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Welch (ranked 4281 p4p, 5859 weight class) and Soloman Grundy (ranked 241 p4p, 303 weight class). Grundy has chosen Legends of Tomorrow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glenn Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soloman Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy lands with a nice body punch.
Welch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Welch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grundy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Grundy - just one landing.
Grundy lands a right hook to the body.
Welch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Welch tries to bum rush Grundy with a series of wild strikes but Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grundy scores with a body shot.
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!
Welch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy's corner calls for a 1-2. Grundy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Welch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Welch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Welch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grundy sizes up Welch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soloman Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grundy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Welch rather than just go for the knockout.
Grundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Welch.
Grundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Welch.
Good work by Welch as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Welch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grundy quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Welch is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Welch is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Welch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Welch is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy controlling Welch's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grundy stuffs the takedown.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Nice straight punches there by Grundy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grundy.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Welch moves out of range of the leg kick from Grundy.
Grundy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Welch is looking to counter punch.
Grundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Welch misses with a low kick.
Grundy scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Welch as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman Grundy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grundy lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Welch.
It looked like Welch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grundy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Welch at a distance.
Grundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Welch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Welch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundy to the mat! Grundy manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Grundy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Welch trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Grundy misses.
Welch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Grundy.
Welch fails with the takedown
and Grundy counters with a straight right hand.
Welch looks for a takedown but Grundy sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Welch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grundy lands with a hook. Welch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grundy scores with a body shot.
Grundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Grundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Welch momentarily.
Grundy lunges at Welch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Welch's hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grundy enables Welch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Welch from controlling successfully.
Grundy controlling the position.
Welch wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Welch drops back looking for a leg! Grundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grundy manages to kick Welch off! Welch jumps back into Grundy's guard.
Welch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grundy digs a good body shot into Welch's ribs.
Welch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy lands a body shot.
Grundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Welch tries to clinch up.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grundy as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Welch.
Grundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Welch misses with a takedown
and Grundy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Welch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grundy motions for Welch to come forward. Grundy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Welch checks the leg kick.
Welch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Welch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grundy is out of range and Welch settles back down.
Grundy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grundy cracks Welch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soloman Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy lands with an overhand left.
Grundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Welch.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown but Grundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Welch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grundy throws out the jab.
Welch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Welch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Grundy.
Grundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grundy thuds a left hand into Welch's body.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grundy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Welch has time to react.
Welch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch fails with the takedown.
Grundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy is looking to score with low kicks.
Grundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy lands a nice hook to Welch's body. Welch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grundy catches Welch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grundy scores with a hook to the body. Welch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Welch checks a leg kick nicely.
Welch shoots in but no luck this time.
Grundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Welch.
Grundy jabs Welch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grundy scores with a sloppy right hand. Welch should have avoided that one.
Grundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Grundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grundy tries a low kick but Welch avoids it.
Grundy is looking to chop away at Welch's legs.
Grundy cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Grundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grundy thuds his right hand into Welch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grundy lands a slapping body shot.
Grundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Glenn Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundy throws a low kick but Welch avoids it.
It looked like Welch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soloman Grundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soloman Grundy!
In his post fight interview, Soloman Grundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Keane (ranked 23736 p4p, 3708 weight class) and Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 622 p4p, 429 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shinji Tomoguchi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
Keane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keane scores with a nice head shot.
Tomoguchi misses with a straight left.
Keane rushes Tomoguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Keane.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keane lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Keane misses with a punch to the body.
Keane presses Tomoguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keane tries to stall but Tomoguchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Keane.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Keane.
Keane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane blocking some punches.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Keane trying to stall but Tomoguchi improves his position.
Tomoguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Keane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Keane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tomoguchi can turn it around.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi blocks a body shot from Keane.
Tomoguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomoguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keane wants to stall.
Tomoguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Keane avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane tries to work over Tomoguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Keane.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Keane.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomoguchi.
Keane misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keane blocking some punches.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomoguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keane working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Tomoguchi lands with a left to the head.
Keane blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Keane tries to work over Tomoguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomoguchi as Keane tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane lands a nice uppercut.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tomoguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Tomoguchi is working Keane over against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keane lands a right hand.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Keane misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
A short left from Tomoguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinji Tomoguchi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tomoguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane has Tomoguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane tries to stall but Tomoguchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Keane would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomoguchi's elbow.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keane tries to work over Tomoguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keane is looking to control Tomoguchi's arms but Tomoguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keane has his back to the cage.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Keane tries to stall but Tomoguchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keane or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Keane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Keane.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi takes a shot to the head.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomoguchi 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.
Tomoguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Tomoguchi avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Keane looking to slow down the pace here.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Tomoguchi avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Keane as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keane.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomoguchi.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Keane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keane struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomoguchi controls his hands.
Keane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Keane lands a left hand.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi blocks a body shot from Keane.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tomoguchi.
Keane blocking some punches.
Keane is looking to control Tomoguchi's arms but Tomoguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keane has his back to the cage.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand underneath Keane's ribcage. Keane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Keane scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Tomoguchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Keane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Keane tries to stall but Tomoguchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Keane misses with a body punch.
Keane blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Keane misses with some punches.
Tomoguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomoguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Keane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomoguchi backwards.
Tomoguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane tries to work over Tomoguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinji Tomoguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane defending well as Tomoguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Tomoguchi looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Keane has Tomoguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Tomoguchi controls the action.
Tomoguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Tomoguchi lands a body punch.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomoguchi or not.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomoguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Tomoguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch.
Keane stalling against the cage.
Keane is looking to control Tomoguchi's arms but Tomoguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keane has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
Keane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomoguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Tomoguchi controls the action.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Keane lands a nice uppercut.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane blocking some punches.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane working aggressively here.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Keane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Keane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keane looking to slow down the pace here.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tomoguchi is leaning against Keane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Keane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Keane.
Tomoguchi blocks a body shot from Keane.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomoguchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomoguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Keane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Tomoguchi cracks Keane with a nice body shot.
Keane prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomoguchi as Keane tries to tie him up.
Tomoguchi lands with a left to the head.
Tomoguchi lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tomoguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomoguchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tomoguchi!
A very excited looking Shinji Tomoguchi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint River (ranked 1864 p4p, 3002 weight class) and Ricky Greene (ranked 120 p4p, 180 weight class). Greene has chosen Stepdad- Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Greene!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from River.
Greene should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Greene tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Greene shoots in and gets a takedown into River's guard.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
Greene wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! River is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! River has escaped and now he's on top!
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Greene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground.
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and River dives on top into guard.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Greene has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Greene there!
Greene is looking to improve his position but River isn't that keen on the idea.
Greene wants to control but River is having none of it.
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.
Greene really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River wants to stand up but Greene has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Greene tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene is controlling River's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Greene will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
River misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
River misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greene wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
Greene is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. River tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akio Kurosaki (ranked 2797 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Jay Reepo (ranked 166 p4p, 105 weight class). Reepo has chosen Going Down as his entrance music. Jay Reepo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Reepo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Reepo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Reepo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kurosaki to keep the fight standing.
Kurosaki pulls guard.
Reepo wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Kurosaki looking to control.
Reepo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurosaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurosaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurosaki!
Kurosaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reepo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kurosaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reepo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kurosaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reepo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kurosaki but great work by Reepo.
Reepo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki tries to buck Reepo off but Reepo is having none of it.
Reepo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosaki is letting Reepo control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki is not content to let Reepo control the position.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurosaki is not content to let Reepo control the position.
Reepo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reepo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reepo is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki tries to bench press Reepo off him but Reepo keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Reepo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurosaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reepo's waist but Reepo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurosaki off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reepo! But no joy.
Kurosaki feints and as Reepo raises his hands in defense, Kurosaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reepo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kurosaki stacks Reepo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kurosaki!
Kurosaki slows the pace down.
Kurosaki tries for a kimura but Reepo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kurosaki off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reepo avoids the attempt from Kurosaki to control.
Kurosaki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Reepo's lack of action.
Kurosaki moves into full guard.
Reepo won't allow Kurosaki to sweep him here.
Kurosaki has his foot on Reepo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reepo works his way back into a safe position though.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo looking to pass the guard.
Kurosaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reepo defends well.
Kurosaki looking for subs off his back but Reepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kurosaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White Eagle, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo trying to control from half guard but Kurosaki is working away.
Reepo wants to free his trapped foot but Kurosaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reepo prevents Kurosaki from improving his position.
Kurosaki trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kurosaki wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Reepo.
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.
No luck for Kurosaki with that takedown attempt.
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reepo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurosaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reepo keeping full guard, as Kurosaki tries to pass.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reepo has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reepo is looking for a triangle here but Kurosaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurosaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurosaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki is fighting to break Reepo's control of his arms but Reepo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kurosaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurosaki has gone for a leg lock! Reepo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurosaki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurosaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reepo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reepo controls the pace.
Kurosaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurosaki keeping full guard, as Reepo tries to pass.
Kurosaki wants to improve his position but instead Reepo has moved into half guard.
Kurosaki won't allow Reepo to pass to mount.
Kurosaki tries to roll over but Reepo keeps him under control.
Reepo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurosaki defends it well.
Reepo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reepo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurosaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reepo is taking a breather. Kurosaki 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kurosaki is controlling Reepo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reepo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurosaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reepo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurosaki defends it easily.
Reepo seems keen to control Kurosaki's posture.
Akio Kurosaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurosaki 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reepo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurosaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Akio Kurosaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Mamar (ranked 1698 p4p, 2912 weight class) and Bruce Hood (ranked 212 p4p, 352 weight class). Mamar comes to the cage accompanied by Slipkibieber - Psychosocial Babe. Kevin Mamar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Mamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamar lands a nice shot that snaps Hood's head back.
Mamar ducks under a wild hook from Hood.
Hood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamar misses with a looping left.
Mamar clobbers Hood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamar looks to land a left hand but Hood moved out of range nicely.
Mamar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hood wants to get back to his feet.
Mamar scores with punches from side control.
Hood wants to get back to his feet.
Mamar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mamar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood is pushing Mamar's head away, looking to escape. Mamar manages to hold on to the position though.
Mamar is working Hood over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mamar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Mamar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mamar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mamar landing a few strikes.
Hood tries to escape but Mamar is in control.
Mamar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mamar landing a few strikes.
Hood wants to get back to his feet but Mamar drags him back down.
Mamar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hood some visible discomfort.
Mamar landing strikes.
Hood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mamar lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamar prevents Hood from escaping the position.
Mamar lands a few punches from side control.
Mamar lands a nice forearm strike.
Mamar lands a nice forearm strike.
 Hood is rocked!
Mamar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hood some visible discomfort.
Hood is still in real trouble! Can Mamar finish him?
Mamar lands a nice forearm strike.
Hood wants to get back to his feet.
Hood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mamar lands a strong strike to the head of Hood. That's dazed him! Mamar looking to finish here. Hood is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mamar lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Mamar!
Our winner, Kevin Mamar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aung Siang (ranked 3225 p4p, 1694 weight class) and BIshop Bonesteel (ranked 386 p4p, 223 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aung Siang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BIshop Bonesteel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonesteel looks to land a body kick but Siang moved away.
Bonesteel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Siang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonesteel defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonesteel enables Siang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonesteel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Siang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bonesteel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel pulls Siang in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonesteel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonesteel working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonesteel lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Bonesteel misses its intended target.
Siang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonesteel but Bonesteel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonesteel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aung Siang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonesteel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonesteel's half guard.
Bonesteel trying to control but Siang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siang is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel is controlling Siang's trapped leg to prevent Siang from advancing to side control.
Bonesteel is looking to control Siang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonesteel avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bonesteel looking for submissions off his back.
Bonesteel looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonesteel misses the shot to the body.
Siang gets a takedown into half guard.
Bonesteel trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but BIshop Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonesteel slaps away a takedown attempt from Siang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aung Siang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel thumps Siang with a low kick.
Bonesteel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bonesteel as he jumps to the side.
Siang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aung Siang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonesteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonesteel cracks Siang with an open hand slap.
Siang dives in and scores a takedown into Bonesteel's guard.
Bonesteel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bonesteel is looking for a triangle but Siang pushes his legs off easily.
Siang passes into half guard.
Aung Siang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonesteel is trying to stand back up but Siang is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonesteel is trying to control but can't.
Siang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siang prevents Bonesteel from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Siang is taking a breather. Bonesteel 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonesteel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonesteel defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonesteel enables Siang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonesteel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Siang content to stall in guard here.
Bonesteel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Siang uses it to pass to side control.
Bonesteel wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Siang is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonesteel is defending well.
Bonesteel struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siang is looking to take a break and control but Bonesteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siang controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Aung Siang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Siang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonesteel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonesteel is not content to let Siang control the position.
Siang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siang slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonesteel takes a swing at Siang's ribcage but misses.
Bonesteel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siang. That did some damage!
Siang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bonesteel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bonesteel pulls Siang in close to prevent any damage.
Siang controlling from the top position.
Siang is looking to pass into half guard but Bonesteel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bonesteel is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel looking to sit in guard and control but Siang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bonesteel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siang controlling from the top position.
Bonesteel trying to control the position here.
Bonesteel wants to get back to his feet but Siang passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonesteel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonesteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonesteel is trying to maintain the position but Siang is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aung Siang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aung Siang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aung Siang thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Booker (ranked 2818 p4p, 1894 weight class) and Maximus DeMarcus Meridius (ranked 409 p4p, 279 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Booker!
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, Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by DeMarcus Meridius.
Booker looks to score with a jab to the body but DeMarcus Meridius is just out of range.
Booker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Booker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booker. DeMarcus Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMarcus Meridius wants to counter the offense by Booker and move into the clinch position.
DeMarcus Meridius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Booker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booker misses with an uppercut.
Booker scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Booker.
Good shot there by Booker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker with a jab.
Booker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a straight left.
Booker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Booker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker misses the jab.
Booker sets himself, and DeMarcus Meridius steps forward looking for the clinch! Booker avoids it this time.
Booker throws a body punch but DeMarcus Meridius moves out of range.
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Booker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeMarcus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Booker.
Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Booker does it's job there.
Booker lands a nice hook to DeMarcus Meridius's body. DeMarcus Meridius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booker misses with a looping right.
Booker lands with a good body shot.
DeMarcus Meridius has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeMarcus Meridius or not.
Booker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Booker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker is leaning against DeMarcus Meridius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Booker.
DeMarcus Meridius looks winded!
Booker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a body shot but Booker blocks it.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Booker lands with a light punch inside.
Booker scores with a shot to the side of DeMarcus Meridius's head.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Booker controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker lands a hook that snaps the head of DeMarcus Meridius backwards.
A short right from Booker on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Booker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker digs a right hand underneath DeMarcus Meridius's ribcage. DeMarcus Meridius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarcus Meridius controls his hands.
Booker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Booker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeMarcus Meridius can turn it around.
Booker scores with a hook to the body.
Booker lands with a short shot to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Booker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Booker.
DeMarcus Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Booker lands with a short shot to the head.
Booker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius is trying to pull guard but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Booker lands a right hand.
I was talking to Booker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Booker scores with a shot to the side of DeMarcus Meridius's head.
DeMarcus Meridius is rocked!
DeMarcus Meridius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Booker walks away with a smile on his face. DeMarcus Meridius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeMarcus Meridius is still on wobbly legs! Can Booker finish him?
Booker tries to bum rush DeMarcus Meridius with a series of wild strikes but DeMarcus Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeMarcus Meridius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius seems to have recovered his senses.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Booker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeMarcus Meridius loses concentration momentarily and Booker pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! DeMarcus Meridius crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Booker finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reggie Booker!
Reggie Booker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Suarez (ranked 1432 p4p, 1708 weight class) and Huber Schlesien (ranked 180 p4p, 213 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suarez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mexican Sun. Schlesien has chosen Arm & Tepr - Tu Sais as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlesien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schlesien enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schlesien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schlesien keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schlesien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schlesien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez is one step ahead there.
Schlesien looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suarez passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlesien tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Suarez lands a big shot there that rocks Schlesien but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez wants to control the pace but Schlesien is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is really struggling to control Schlesien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlesien tries to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
Schlesien tries to improve his position but Suarez has taken his back! Suarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Schlesien tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Suarez pushes Schlesien away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd like to dedicate this win to all the people who have been hurt by lactose intolerant ideologies. Alfred Winterbottom you better remember something in your next write up, when you're the best in the world, they don't call you champion, they call you Felix Suarez. Beat me... if you can!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 1629 p4p, 1849 weight class) and Omer Demirci (ranked 242 p4p, 274 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose clinches.
Demirci misses with a body punch.
Demirci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demirci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Widenose has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Demirci is trying to keep an underhook but Widenose manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Demirci trying to hold on to Widenose's head to control him but Widenose postures up.
Demirci is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Widenose is staying active.
Widenose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Demirci is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirci avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci wants to get back to full guard but Widenose has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widenose tries for a kimura but Demirci is defending well.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Demirci isn't going anywhere.
Demirci is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Demirci gets back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Demirci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci with the active half guard here but Widenose passes nicely into side control.
Demirci tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Widenose presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose punishing his opponent with strikes.
Demirci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demirci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirci has a hand on Widenose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Widenose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Demirci is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Demirci enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demirci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demirci is on top in guard.
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demirci can do to turn this around?
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widenose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Widenose wants to hit a sweep here but Demirci passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Widenose there!
Widenose tries to hold on but Demirci postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci looking to control but Widenose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demirci is looking to take Widenose's back but instead Widenose gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Widenose is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Widenose trying to control from the bottom.
Widenose is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Demirci works his way into side control.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demirci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Demirci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is keeping him busy.
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Widenose!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demirci takes Widenose's back.
I would not like to be Widenose right now.
Demirci tightening his grip on Widenose, looking for the choke.
Widenose is keeping busy.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Widenose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Demirci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
A little jabbing left from Demirci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Widenose instigates a clinch.
Widenose blocks an uppercut.
Widenose gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Demirci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Widenose trying to control but Demirci is working from the bottom.
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demirci's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demirci is on top in guard.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widenose has his foot on Demirci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demirci works his way back into a safe position though.
Demirci wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
Demirci is pushing down on Widenose's leg trying to pass to half guard. Widenose is fighting to maintain full guard but Demirci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
Demirci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Widenose sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirci is looking to stall here but Widenose recovers full guard.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Widenose is keeping the position.
Demirci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Widenose dives on top into guard.
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Widenose has passed into side control.
Demirci is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci keeps trying to improve his position.
Demirci looks to move to half guard but instead Widenose has passed into mount! Damn!
Demirci can't escape the position.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose scoring with strikes but Demirci is staying in there.
Demirci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widenose looking to finish Demirci with some ground and pound. This is bad for Demirci!
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.
Demirci is trying desperately to improve position.
Widenose lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose dominating with strikes here.
Demirci can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Widenose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
A very excited looking Bofur Widenose 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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