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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pugsley (ranked 2053 p4p, 6035 weight class) and Riku Yamato (ranked 185 p4p, 409 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamato looks to throw a body kick
and Pugsley counters with a single leg into guard. Yamato didn't expect that.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pugsley advances position into side control!
Pugsley advances nicely into full mount.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Pugsley cracks Yamato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pugsley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yamato can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Yamato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pugsley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamato is bucking up trying to escape but Pugsley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
 Yamato is rocked!
That has opened up Riku Yamato's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugsley is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Yamato is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Yamato flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pugsley anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Yamato and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pugsley slips an arm under Yamato chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pugsley has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pugsley is squeezing on Yamato like an anaconda would it's prey. Yamato fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Pugsley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fezzik Montoya (ranked 4057 p4p, 4383 weight class) and Orn Frostulfsson (ranked 420 p4p, 436 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Montoya might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Other thing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fezzik Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orn Frostulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya lands a lovely overhand right.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frostulfsson throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Frostulfsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Montoya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montoya rushes Frostulfsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Montoya tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Montoya fails to land.
Montoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson has Montoya pressed against the cage, preventing Montoya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montoya tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Montoya back against the cage.
Montoya wants a takedown.
Montoya has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Frostulfsson controls his hands.
Montoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Frostulfsson controls his hands.
Montoya wants to break free but Frostulfsson has control.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but Frostulfsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but Frostulfsson has him pressed against the cage.
Frostulfsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montoya.
Montoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frostulfsson's elbow.
Frostulfsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Montoya seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frostulfsson can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson tries to pull guard but Montoya holds him up against the cage and eventually Frostulfsson drops back down to his feet.
Montoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson prevents a body shot from Montoya.
Montoya can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montoya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montoya swings wildly with an uppercut but Frostulfsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frostulfsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but Frostulfsson has him pressed against the cage.
Frostulfsson prevents Montoya from breaking the clinch.
Montoya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but Frostulfsson has him pressed against the cage.
Montoya wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fezzik Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Frostulfsson.
Montoya working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Montoya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya has clasped his hands together around Frostulfsson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frostulfsson keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frostulfsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montoya in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Frostulfsson tries to escape but Montoya is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya decides to stand back up. Montoya steps back and let's Frostulfsson get back to his feet.
Frostulfsson looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range.
Fezzik Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frostulfsson ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Frostulfsson throws out a leg kick but Montoya moves out of range and Frostulfsson only half commits.
Montoya rushes Frostulfsson and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Montoya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Montoya tries to work over Frostulfsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montoya tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Montoya misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Montoya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frostulfsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fezzik Montoya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Montoya misses with a double jab.
Frostulfsson lands with a cross.
Montoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frostulfsson can do to turn this around?
Montoya misses with a low kick.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Montoya as he connects with a hook.
Frostulfsson misses the shot to the body.
Montoya lands with an overhand left.
Montoya wants to clinch.
Montoya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frostulfsson.
Montoya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frostulfsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Frostulfsson lands a right hook to the body.
Montoya shoots in and drives through. Frostulfsson sprawls well.
Frostulfsson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya looks to throw the jab but Frostulfsson is out of range.
Montoya throws a low kick but Frostulfsson moves out of range easily.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Frostulfsson's shoulder, as Frostulfsson tries to avoid the shot.
Montoya missing with a left hand there. Frostulfsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya misses with a left hand
and Frostulfsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frostulfsson lands the left hand.
Frostulfsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frostulfsson tests Montoya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frostulfsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Montoya.
Frostulfsson looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Montoya misses its target.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Montoya connects with a single shot there.
Montoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frostulfsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montoya scrambles back to his feet.
Montoya misses with a wild combination.
Montoya throws a shot from downtown. Frostulfsson moves away and avoids it.
Frostulfsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Montoya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooh!!! Frostulfsson has knocked Montoya down with a huge combo! Frostulfsson steps away and waves a wobbly Montoya back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Montoya is rocked!
Frostulfsson blocks a jab.
Frostulfsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frostulfsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Frostulfsson misses the target.
Frostulfsson throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.
Frostulfsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montoya at a distance.
Oooooh!!! Frostulfsson has knocked Montoya down with a huge combo! Frostulfsson steps away and waves a wobbly Montoya back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Montoya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frostulfsson misses with a looping left.
Montoya seems to have got his legs back now.
Frostulfsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Montoya sprawling to the canvas! Montoya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frostulfsson finish him?!
Nice defenses there by Montoya.
Montoya lands with a shot to the body.
Frostulfsson slips under a jab.
Frostulfsson scores with a jab to the body.
Montoya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montoya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Montoya moves in looking to clinch but Frostulfsson pushes him off.
Montoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montoya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frostulfsson sprawls well initially but Montoya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Montoya throwing shots but Frostulfsson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frostulfsson wants to get back to his feet.
Montoya tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson tries to kick Montoya off but Montoya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Montoya tries to stand and escape but Frostulfsson is controlling the position.
Frostulfsson is not content to let Montoya control the position.
Montoya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frostulfsson defends it well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Montoya thows a huge punch but Frostulfsson dodges it nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donk. Frostulfsson catches Montoya right on the button with a cross.
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.
Frostulfsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Montoya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frostulfssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orn Frostulfsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Frostulfsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frostulfsson blocks a leg kick.
Frostulfsson misses the jab.
Montoya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frostulfsson throws a shot to the body.
Montoya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frostulfsson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frostulfsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook.
Montoya is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montoya 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.
Orn Frostulfsson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frostulfsson.
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Frostulfsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frostulfsson throws a hook but Montoya blocks it.
Frostulfsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Frostulfsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frostulfsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya.
Frostulfsson loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Frostulfsson misses with a low kick.
Montoya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montoya connects with a jab.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montoya scores with a decent looking hook.
Frostulfsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya throws a right and a left that Frostulfsson avoids nicely.
Montoya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frostulfsson throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Frostulfsson moves away from the strike by Montoya.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Frostulfsson looks to land a left hand but Montoya moved out of range nicely.
Frostulfsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Frostulfsson misses its intended target.
Frostulfsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Montoya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frostulfsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya.
Frostulfsson lands a nice hook to Montoya's body. Montoya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frostulfsson digs a good body shot into Montoya's ribs.
Montoya has his takedown stuffed
and Frostulfsson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Frostulfsson finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frostulfsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frostulfsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Montoya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frostulfsson drops Montoya with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Montoya looks back up at him and smiles so Frostulfsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Frostulfsson looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Montoya with a poor takedown
and Frostulfsson counters with a good low kick that Montoya was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fezzik Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frostulfsson works Montoya's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Frostulfsson misses.
Frostulfsson lands a right hook to the body.
Orn Frostulfsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frostulfsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frostulfsson thuds a left hand into Montoya's body.
Frostulfsson misses with a double jab.
Montoya tries to clinch up
and Frostulfsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Montoya toppling to the canvas! Montoya scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frostulfsson finish him?!
Montoya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frostulfsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Montoya misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Frostulfsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson throws a head punch that misses.
Frostulfsson blocks an uppercut.
Montoya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Montoya tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Montoya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frostulfsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frostulfsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya taking a breather.
Frostulfsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montoya is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Montoya as the two fighters clinch.
Montoya can't find room to land a body shot as Frostulfsson controls the action.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montoya working aggressively here.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but Frostulfsson is controlling him.
Montoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montoya tries to work over Frostulfsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fezzik Montoya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orn Frostulfsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frostulfsson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orn Frostulfsson!
Orn Frostulfsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Crash (ranked 2995 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Da Jiang (ranked 347 p4p, 312 weight class). Joey Crash looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joey Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Jiang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jiang with a nice cross.
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crash counters with a straight right hand.
Jiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Crash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crash slips under a jab.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang throws a series of punches but Crash avoids them all with ease.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crash counters with a straight right hand.
Crash throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Jiang.
Jiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang clinches up against the cage.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Crash.
A nice left hand lands by Jiang.
Crash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Crash off the cage and back into range.
Jiang thows a leg kick but Crash checks it
and Crash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Crash's head.
Crash is rocked!
Jiang is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Crash hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Da Jiang!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Cizek (ranked 1716 p4p, 2902 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 154 p4p, 263 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek scores with a body shot.
Cizek scores with a jab.
Cizek missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cizek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cizek stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cizek to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
Cizek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Cizek misses with a left hand
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Cizek has wrist control.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown stops Cizek from standing up.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cizek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Cizek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Cizek.
Brown slips under a jab from Cizek.
Cizek throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown postures up in Cizek's guard and throws a big left but Cizek blocks it.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Cizek has wrist control.
Brown stands up over Cizek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cizek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cizek tries to get out of the position.
Brown works over Cizek with some ground and pound from guard.
Cizek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
My spies in Outlaw MMA inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown works over Cizek with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Cizek's brow.
Brown stops Cizek from standing up.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cizek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown passes Cizek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cizek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cizek sees it coming and defends easily.
Cizek is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cizek is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Cizek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Cizek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cizek is looking to escape.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to advance position but Cizek won't allow it.
Brown 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. Cizek tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoodoo Brown!
A victorious Hoodoo Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 1345 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Amarillo Brillo (ranked 190 p4p, 295 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ahearn as Brillo shoots in.
Brillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Brillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brillo thinking.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brillo lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Brillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
Brillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahearn is defending well.
Brillo can't get the takedown.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Brillo.
Brillo tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Brillo back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Brillo blocking some punches.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brillo looks winded!
Ahearn lands with a right to the head.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brillo blocks an uppercut.
Brillo takes a shot to the head.
Ahearn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Ahearn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Brillo.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Ahearn lands an uppercut.
Ahearn lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Ahearn.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike.
Brillo is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn pushes Brillo against the cage. Ahearn is working some dirty boxing. Ahearn pushes off with a quick right hook! Brillo goes down! Brillo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ahearn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komedor DKasada (ranked 1486 p4p, 1503 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 221 p4p, 224 weight class). Man, I cannot wait 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DKasada lunges at Meridius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meridius's hand.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Meridius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DKasada misses with a shot to the body
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada misses with a wild combination.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada tries to land a leg kick but Meridius saw it coming and moves away.
Meridius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meridius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a low kick but Meridius moves out of range easily.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DKasada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from DKasada finds it's way through Meridius's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meridius throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
DKasada sizes up Meridius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from DKasada misses.
DKasada lands with a cross.
DKasada lands with an uppercut that bounces Meridius off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Meridius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meridius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DKasada throws a lazy head kick
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
DKasada lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DKasada misses with a two punch combination.
DKasada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DKasada jabs Meridius right on the nose. Meridius blinks but takes it well.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DKasada cracks Meridius with an open hand slap.
DKasada looks to land a combination but Meridius avoids it well.
Meridius throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
A big right from DKasada misses.
A nice side step and Meridius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meridius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DKasada feints a jab promting Meridius to slip. DKasada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meridius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DKasada misses with a hook
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada throws a predictable looking body shot
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DKasada throws out a powerful jab.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada misses with a two punch combination.
DKasada catches Meridius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
DKasada misses with a body kick.
Meridius throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
DKasada swings widly with a right hand
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada connects with a single shot there.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Meridius scores with a counter punch that sends DKasada to the canvas! Meridius smells blood - he's punishing DKasada with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! DKasada has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
An out of breath Maximus Meridius 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Berthier (ranked 2394 p4p, 1274 weight class) and Aleksandre Nadareishvili (ranked 264 p4p, 145 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Berthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berthier throws a hook to the side of Nadareishvili's head but Nadareishvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadareishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nadareishvili ducks under a wild hook from Berthier.
A big right from Berthier misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nadareishvili! But no joy.
Nadareishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berthier throws the left hand but Nadareishvili avoids the punch easily.
Berthier avoids the body shot from Nadareishvili.
Nice defenses there by Berthier.
Berthier throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili swings for the body but Berthier moves out of range.
Berthier looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadareishvili is just out of range.
It seemed like Nadareishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadareishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Berthier avoids it easily.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight left.
Nadareishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berthier thuds his right hand into Nadareishvili's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nadareishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berthier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nadareishvili throws out the jab.
Berthier tries to counter by clinching up but Nadareishvili breaks away and moves out of range.
Noah Berthier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadareishvili misses with a body punch
and Berthier counters with a stiff right hand.
Berthier connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Aleksandre Nadareishvili has been cut.
Nadareishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Berthier misses with a straight left.
Nadareishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Nadareishvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadareishvili throws a shot from downtown. Berthier moves away and avoids it.
Nadareishvili digs a good body shot into Berthier's ribs.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight left.
Berthier is looking to counter punch.
Nadareishvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berthier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadareishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Berthier controls the action.
Berthier is trying to break the clinch but Nadareishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berthier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berthier has a couple of punches blocked by Nadareishvili.
Berthier lands with a light punch inside.
Berthier misses with some punches.
Nadareishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Nadareishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Berthier.
A right handed body shot lands from Berthier.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadareishvili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Berthier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Berthier effectively controlling the action here.
Nadareishvili tries to work over Berthier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berthier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili manages to break the clinch.
Nadareishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nadareishvili! But no joy.
Nadareishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Berthier counters by clinching up.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadareishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Berthier.
Nadareishvili is trying to stall.
Berthier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nadareishvilis head.
Nadareishvili tries a body shot but Berthier blocks it.
Nadareishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadareishvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nadareishvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berthier lands with a light punch inside.
Nadareishvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadareishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadareishvili's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Berthier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadareishvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berthier.
A head punch on the inside from Nadareishvili fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nadareishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berthier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nadareishvili backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadareishvili leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nadareishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berthier backwards.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berthier misses with the head strike.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Nadareishvili controlling the action here for a moment.
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 Noah Berthier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandre Nadareishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berthier tries to clinch up.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Nadareishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Berthier misses the target.
Berthier lands a jab to the head.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping left.
Berthier misses with a lunging right hand
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Nadareishvili instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Berthier.
Berthier lands a left hand.
Nadareishvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadareishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Berthier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadareishvili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadareishvili lands a right hand.
Berthier swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berthier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Berthier.
Nadareishvili working aggressively here.
Berthier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berthier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping left.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to Berthier's midsection.
Berthier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berthier defending well as Nadareishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Berthier scores with a decent looking hook.
Berthier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nadareishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berthier slips a jab from Nadareishvili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier misses the jab.
Nadareishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Berthier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadareishvili scores with a hook.
Berthier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadareishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadareishvili misses with a body punch
and Berthier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Berthier misses its intended target.
Nadareishvili throws a looping overhand right but Berthier ducks down to avoid it.
Nadareishvili lands with a cross.
Berthier looks to throw the jab but Nadareishvili is out of range.
Berthier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berthier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berthier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadareishvili.
Berthier with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier misses with a straight right.
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
Nadareishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berthier is looking to counter punch.
Berthier throws a shot from downtown. Nadareishvili moves away and avoids it.
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
Nadareishvili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berthier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nadareishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Nadareishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berthier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berthier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Nadareishvili.
Berthier ducks under a wild hook from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Berthier counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nadareishvili loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
Berthier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berthier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Nadareishvili. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili throws a looping overhand right but Berthier ducks down to avoid it.
Nadareishvili ducks under a wild hook from Berthier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berthier lands a lovely overhand right.
Berthier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nadareishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Berthier takes one to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut.
Nadareishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Berthier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Nadareishvili misses its intended target.
Berthier missing with a left hand there. Nadareishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nadareishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.
Nadareishvili misses with a straight left.
It looked like Berthier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nadareishvili lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berthier throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nadareishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandre Nadareishvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksandre Nadareishvili's cut.
That's time! Berthier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nadareishvili connects with a jab.
Nadareishvili throws the left hand but Berthier avoids the punch easily.
Berthier defending well as Nadareishvili loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berthier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berthier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berthier misses the jab.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Nadareishvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadareishvili takes a swing at Berthier's ribcage but misses.
Nadareishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nadareishvili cracks Berthier with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nadareishvili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.
Berthier throwing a counter right hand but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadareishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berthier.
Nadareishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Berthier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nadareishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berthier.
Berthier misses with a hook to the body
letting Nadareishvili counter with a right hand.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Berthier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nadareishvili scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Nadareishvili lands.
Nadareishvili lands a jab to Berthier's midsection.
Berthier misses the jab.
Berthier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Berthier.
Berthier throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadareishvili throws a body punch but Berthier moves out of range.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berthier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berthier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berthier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.
Berthier looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadareishvili is just out of range.
Nadareishvili on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berthier swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berthier throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berthier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadareishvili is looking to clinch.
Berthier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nadareishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berthier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Nadareishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier throws a right hand that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Berthier avoids it easily.
Berthier misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berthier throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berthier misses with an uppercut
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nadareishvili connects with a single shot there.
Nadareishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berthier on the side of the head.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berthier.
Good shot there by Berthier.
Berthier throws a right hand that misses
and Berthier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berthier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Nadareishvili comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berthier sizes up Nadareishvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berthier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nadareishvili.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berthier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berthier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nadareishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.
Nadareishvili staying out of range there.
Berthier throws a shot to the body.
Nadareishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berthier scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Berthier.
A big right from Berthier misses.
Berthier moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook
and Berthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadareishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Berthier counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandre Nadareishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nadareishvili 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
Noah Berthier spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost I know but I'll be back... next time I win...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Dlask (ranked 2123 p4p, 2426 weight class) and Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 266 p4p, 291 weight class). Hirata Hitoshi 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask clinches up against the cage.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Dlask works on Hitoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dlask.
Dlask lands a nice uppercut.
Hitoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dlask.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dlask prevents it.
Hitoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dlask pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dlask lands a shoulder strike.
Dlask softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dlask lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitoshi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dominik Dlask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Dlask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dlask moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dlask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Dlask.
Hitoshi is looking for a takedown.
Hitoshi tries to throw a body punch but Dlask avoids it by throwing Hitoshi back against the cage.
Dlask lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dlask.
Dlask scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dlask presses Hitoshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hitoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Dlask lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dlask manages to break the clinch.
Dominik Dlask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dlask drives through and clinches with Hitoshi against the cage.
Dlask stops a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
Dlask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dlask gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dlask lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dlask gets through Hitoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dlask fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dlask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hitoshi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dlask, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlask gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dlask lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitoshi.
I was talking to Dlask's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dlask lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hitoshi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hitoshi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask is looking to reverse the position.
Hitoshi working away.
Hitoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dlask is defending well.
Dlask is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dlask's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dlask manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dlask manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlask keeping full guard, as Hitoshi tries to pass.
Hitoshi advances to half guard.
Dlask wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dlask doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitoshi.
Dlask works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitoshi preventing the sweep.
Dlask looking to control.
Dlask manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi controls Dlask momentarily but Dlask frees himself.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Dlask won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dlask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dlask stands up over Hitoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitoshi controls Dlask momentarily but Dlask frees himself.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dlask slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Dlask dominated that round.
That's time! Dlask's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dlask lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hitoshi swings for the body but Dlask moves out of range.
Dlask moves into the clinch successfully.
Hitoshi is working for takedown but Dlask is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hitoshi working aggressively here.
Hitoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dlask.
Dlask scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitoshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dlask is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dlask digs a right hand into Hitoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hitoshi's gas tank.
Dlask lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dlask.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dlask blocking some punches.
Dlask lands with a left to the head.
Dlask breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dlask moves to clinch but Hitoshi breaks away
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dlask!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask struggling a bit here.
Dlask is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dlask manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dlask seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dlask thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dlask lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hitoshi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dlask scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dlask throwing shots but Hitoshi is blocking nicely.
Dlask wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
Dlask is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dlask is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
Dlask wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Dlask landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dlask winds up and cracks Hitoshi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dlask lands strikes from half guard.
Dlask working over Hitoshi with some ground and pound. Hitoshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Dlask connects with a nice short shot to Hitoshi's temple.
Dlask throwing shots but Hitoshi is blocking nicely.
Dlask lands with a punch from half guard.
Hitoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Dlask throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Hitoshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dlask scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hitoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dlask is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitoshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dlask is working away from the top position though.
Dlask thows a huge punch but Hitoshi dodges it nicely.
Hitoshi is positioning himself well to prevent Dlask advancing to mount.
Dlask slips a nice elbow through Hitoshi's hands, connecting with Hitoshi's forehead.
Dlask missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hitoshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dlask.
Dlask missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dlask wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Dlask there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dlask is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dlask seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hitoshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position but Dlask postures up.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Dlask postures up in Hitoshi's guard and throws a big left but Hitoshi blocks it.
Dominik Dlask overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dlask connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Dlask dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hitoshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dlask circles away.
Dlask was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dlask closes the distance and pushes Hitoshi back into the cage.
Dlask working aggressively here.
Dominik Dlask has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hitoshi working aggressively here.
Hitoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Dlask lands a nice uppercut.
Hitoshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dlask is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominik Dlask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Still in the clinch, Dlask scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dlask throws a head punch that misses.
Dlask lands a body shot.
Dlask lands a left hand.
A short right from Hitoshi on the inside.
Dlask lands a right hand.
Dlask lands with a left to the head.
Dlask lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dlask lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Hitoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dlask lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitoshi or not.
Dlask is working Hitoshi over against the cage.
Dlask lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask lands with a short shot to the head.
Dlask scores with a shoulder strike.
Dlask lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dlask lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dlask working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dlask lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dlask lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Dlask on the inside.
Hitoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dlask fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dlask gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dlask lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitoshi cracks Dlask with a nice body shot.
Dlask lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hitoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Dlask pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlask closes the distance and pushes Hitoshi back into the cage.
Hitoshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dlask lands a left hand.
Dlask lands with a left to the head.
Dlask blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitoshi takes a shot to the head.
Dlask stops a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Dlask manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dlask.
Dlask lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Dlask lands a left hand.
Dlask scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dlask pushes Hitoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dlask lands a hook that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Dlask works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dlask manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlask clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Dlask breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dlask moves into the clinch.
Dlask gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Dlask.
A right handed body shot lands from Dlask.
Hitoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dlask lands an uppercut.
Dlask escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Dlask lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitoshi doesn't seem phased though.
Dlask stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hitoshi needs to keep his hands up - Dlask had a free shot at his head there.
Dlask lands a jab to Hitoshi's midsection.
Dominik Dlask is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dlask tries to clinch but Hitoshi moves out of range.
Dlask clinches up against the cage.
Hitoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dlask pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dlask clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hitoshi fails to land.
Dlask lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dlask blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dlask uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Dlask showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dlask has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Dlask!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 994 p4p, 682 weight class) and Vasko Madzarov (ranked 120 p4p, 81 weight class). Madzarov has chosen UNDER THE BRIDGE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madzarov misses with an uppercut
and Madzarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madzarov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas 's knee momentarily.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Madzarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Madzarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas is looking to slow Madzarov down with leg kicks.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madzarov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas feints and then cracks Madzarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madzarov down.
A head kick misses from Thomas .
Madzarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas .
Thomas lunges at Madzarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madzarov's hand.
Madzarov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thomas ! Madzarov lets Thomas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Madzarov blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madzarov throws a low kick, looking for Thomas 's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Madzarov counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Madzarov finish him?!
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Madzarov counters with a good, hard body kick but Thomas shrugs it off.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Madzarov.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters with a huge left! Thomas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Madzarov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thomas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Madzarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasko Madzarov!
Vasko Madzarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 1422 p4p, 849 weight class) and Robert Kelly (ranked 180 p4p, 112 weight class). Kelly has chosen Rnb (feat. Bandit Gang Marco) as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robert Kelly was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kelly 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.
Thibodeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thibodeaux with a nice head shot there.
Thibodeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thibodeaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kelly.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thibodeaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kelly tries to bench press Thibodeaux off him but Thibodeaux keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thibodeaux goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kelly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thibodeaux but great work by Kelly.
Kelly cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand but Thibodeaux just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Thibodeaux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kelly.
Kelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thibodeaux defending against the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Thibodeaux manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kelly.
Thibodeaux pulls Kelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Kelly from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thibodeaux has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly stands up over Thibodeaux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Thibodeaux seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kelly lands strikes from half guard.
Kelly trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to full guard.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Kelly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kelly quickly recovers to half guard.
Thibodeaux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kelly to regain full guard.
Kelly 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.
Thibodeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux landing some decent shots from guard.
Thibodeaux wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Sauvage Thibodeaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kelly controls Thibodeaux momentarily but Thibodeaux frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thibodeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelly defends well.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Thibodeaux 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.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelly postures up.
Thibodeaux is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly pushing down on Thibodeaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Kelly is nestled in close to Thibodeaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thibodeaux is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kelly is tapping! Great win for Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
Sauvage Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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