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NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edvaldo Cosme (ranked 5069 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 560 p4p, 419 weight class). Tokoro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edvaldo Cosme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Tokoro coming out on top.
Cosme clinches.
Cosme decides to pull guard.
Tokoro is looking to stand up but Cosme won't let him.
Cosme looking for a triangle here. Tokoro is fighting it but it looks tight! Cosme pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tokoro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobojo Makoba (ranked 2388 p4p, 4284 weight class) and Herbert Justen (ranked 293 p4p, 481 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Justen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoba keeps the fight on the outside.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makoba avoids the head kick by Justen.
Justen misses with a wild body shot.
Makoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Makoba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Justen slips a jab from Makoba.
A lazy left from Makoba finds it's target.
Makoba misses with a wild combination.
Justen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Justen throws a fast counter high kick but Makoba manages to duck under it in time.
Justen throws a head kick that misses
and Makoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justen thinking.
Justen throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba misses with a looping left.
Makoba misses with an uppercut.
Justen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makoba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justen throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Makoba.
Justen throws a head kick that misses.
Makoba blocks a head kick by Justen.
Makoba misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Justen.
Justen throws out a powerful jab.
Makoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justen counters by moving into the clinch.
Justen is trying to break free.
Justen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Justen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makoba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Justen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Justen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makoba is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justen is trying to control the position but Makoba postures up.
Makoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justen is keeping the position for now.
Justen wants to sweep here but Makoba controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justen is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Justen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoba seems keen to control Justen's posture.
Justen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Justen seems to have locked his on tight now - Makoba screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Justen, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Doumergos (ranked 2115 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 280 p4p, 281 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaston Doumergos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doumergos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doumergos shoots in and gets a takedown into Case's guard.
Case is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Case has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Doumergos passes into half guard.
Case trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case is refusing to be controlled, as Doumergos sits in half guard.
Doumergos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Case!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case is squirming around, avoiding Doumergos's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumergos trying to control but Case is having none of it.
Doumergos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Case is surviving well by controlling Doumergos's body position as best he can.
Case is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Doumergos wants to finish this one by submission but Case is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doumergos.
Case wants to hold on but Doumergos pushes him away.
Doumergos 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.
Case is looking to improve his position but Doumergos isn't that keen on the idea.
Doumergos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doumergos wants to finish this one by submission but Case is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doumergos.
Case regains half guard.
Doumergos trying to control from half guard but Case is working away.
Case trying to control but Doumergos postures up.
Doumergos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Case sees it coming and defends easily.
Case looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Case manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Case looking for a sweep. Not yet Case, not yet.
Case escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doumergos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Case is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doumergos wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Doumergos looking to pass the guard.
Case looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doumergos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Doumergos trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Case looking for a guillotine here but Doumergos defends easily.
Doumergos passes Case's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Doumergos is looking to take a break and control but Case is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Case has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doumergos is working away from the top position though.
Doumergos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Case slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Case keeping full guard, as Doumergos tries to pass.
Case has his foot on Doumergos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doumergos works his way back into a safe position though.
Doumergos tries to free his leg and advance position but Case is retaining full guard.
Doumergos is posturing up here but Case has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Doumergos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Doumergos has to tap! Slick submission there by Case!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Case!
Justin Case 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Braccianti (ranked 2976 p4p, 3071 weight class) and Daniel Galarza (ranked 363 p4p, 371 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauro Braccianti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Galarza!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galarza rushes Braccianti and presses him up against the cage.
Galarza working hard to break the clinch.
Braccianti pushes off an throws an elbow but Galarza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Galarza breaks the clinch.
Braccianti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Braccianti wants it to stay on the feet.
Braccianti checks a low kick from Galarza.
Braccianti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Galarza moves into the clinch successfully.
Galarza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut.
Braccianti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galarza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braccianti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galarza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Braccianti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galarza wants to take the fight to the mat but Braccianti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galarza misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Braccianti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Braccianti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Galarza blocks an elbow strike.
Galarza wants to take the fight to the mat but Braccianti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mauro Braccianti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Galarza.
Braccianti tries to land a knee to the head but Galarza blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Braccianti.
The cut above Daniel Galarza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Galarza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sage Rochester (ranked 2886 p4p, 3230 weight class) and Julian Diaz (ranked 247 p4p, 274 weight class). Julian Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sage Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Rochester misses its intended target.
Diaz tries to bum rush Rochester with a series of wild strikes but Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rochester tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rochester.
Rochester checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rochester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Rochester drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Rochester.
Diaz moves out of range as Rochester strikes.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rochester's leg. Rochester is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Rochester had a free shot at his head there.
Rochester misses the jab.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Rochester steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rochester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rochester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Rochester ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Rochester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Rochester's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rochester doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rochester loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Rochester gets the takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rochester advances nicely into full mount.
Rochester is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diaz!
Rochester working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rochester controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
Rochester wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Rochester manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rochester controls his leg.
Diaz prevents Rochester from improving his position.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Rochester is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rochester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rochester scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is pushing Rochester's head away, looking to escape. Rochester manages to hold on to the position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Rochester tries to advance to mount but Diaz instead regains half guard.
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Rochester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rochester wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Rochester is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Rochester is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rochester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rochester.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Rochester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Rochester is out of range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rochester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rochester. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Rochester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rochester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rochester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Rochester is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rochester.
Diaz throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Rochester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Rochester moves out of range.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Rochester moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rochester moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Rochester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz 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.
Rochester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rochester can pounce on him.
Diaz throws a jab when Rochester was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rochester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt.
Rochester is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rochester.
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rochester. Rochester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rochester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rochester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Rochester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester fails to land the takedown.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
Rochester is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Rochester defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Rochester works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
Diaz tries to sprawl but Rochester drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rochester has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Rochester controlling the position.
Diaz 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rochester asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is trying to buck Rochester off.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Diaz prevents Rochester from improving position.
Sage Rochester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to escape but Rochester is in control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Sage Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ruiz (ranked 2208 p4p, 2830 weight class) and Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 277 p4p, 336 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruiz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DB7 - Squid Game Drill. 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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz lands a leg kick that knocks Lauzier off balance momentarily.
Ruiz tries to score with a low kick but Lauzier moves his leg out of the way.
Ruiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lauzier swings widly with a right hand
and Ruiz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Ruiz moved out of range nicely.
Ruiz with a nice calf kick.
Lauzier misses with a straight left.
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
And Ruiz counters with a quick kick to the body but Lauzier blocks it.
Ruiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lauzier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruiz has time to react.
A left lands for Ruiz.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzier throws a hook but Ruiz blocks it.
Ruiz slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Ruiz is out of range.
Lauzier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruiz throws a one two combo.
It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
A jab from Ruiz misses.
Ruiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz is looking to slow Lauzier down with leg kicks.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
Lauzier with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruiz, as that shot connected.
Lauzier cracks Ruiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lauzier lands a really nice looking cross but Ruiz seems unphased.
Ruiz lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruiz throws a jab when Lauzier was well out of range.
Ruiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and Ruiz counters with a series of strikes. Lauzier will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Ruiz ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ruiz.
Ruiz lands with a nice body kick.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Ruiz's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Lauzier avoids them all with ease.
Ruiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Lauzier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Ruiz is out of range.
Lauzier cracks Ruiz with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauzier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Ruiz.
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Lauzier circles away.
It seemed like Lauzier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lauzier scores with a jab. Ruiz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruiz moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Ruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ruiz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lauzier counters with a nice uppercut.
Lauzier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruiz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ruiz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiz misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz moves forwards but Lauzier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Lauzier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Ruiz's shoulder, as Ruiz tries to avoid the shot.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lauzier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruiz misses with a low kick.
Lauzier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruiz moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier 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.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lauzier circles away.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Ruiz's head but Ruiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lauzier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Ruiz misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lauzier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruiz misses with a combination
and Lauzier counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Lauzier moves out of range.
Ruiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiz drives through and clinches with Lauzier against the cage.
Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lauzier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzier working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lauzier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lauzier tries to circle away but Ruiz has him pinned against the cage.
Lauzier is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Lauzier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lauzier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzier misses the jab.
As Lauzier looks to move away, Ruiz throws a big counter combo but Lauzier just gets out of the way.
Ruiz closes the distance but Lauzier moves to the side
and Ruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruiz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruiz defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiz has Lauzier up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lauzier tries to circle away but Ruiz has him pinned against the cage.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lauzier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lauzier wants to break free but Ruiz has control.
Ruiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lauzier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lauzier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lauzier has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lauzier won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz misses with a knee to the head.
Ruiz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzier breaks from the clinch.
Ruiz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Ruiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Ruiz's shoulder, as Ruiz tries to avoid the shot.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
Ruiz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lauzier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruiz. Ruiz obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Lauzier.
Ruiz throws an overhand right that lands on Lauzier's shoulder, as Lauzier tries to avoid the shot.
Lauzier dodges the punch combination from Ruiz.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Ruiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
Lauzier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lauzier catches Ruiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lauzier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lauzier! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ruiz misses.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and Lauzier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Ruiz.
Lauzier shoots for a takedown but Ruiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruiz lands with a hook. Lauzier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lauzier circles away.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Ruiz defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Ruiz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lauzier cracks Ruiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Ruiz lands but Lauzier takes it in his stride.
Ruiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lauzier is out of range.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
As Lauzier tries to get set, Ruiz tries to push him back and clinch up but Lauzier manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruiz is looking to clinch but Lauzier is avoiding it.
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Lauzier pushes him off.
Ruiz staying out of range there.
Ruiz blocks a jab.
Ruiz is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz cracks Lauzier with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Ruiz's shoulder, as Ruiz tries to avoid the shot.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Ruiz moves away and avoids it.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauzier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzier lands a jab.
Lauzier cracks Ruiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruiz 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 from Lauzier misses.
Ruiz tries to counter by clinching up but Lauzier breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruiz staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ruiz.
Ruiz looks to land a left hand but Lauzier moved out of range nicely.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Ruiz moves away and avoids it.
Lauzier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Ruiz ducked under it nicely.
Ruiz connects with a looping right hand.
Ruiz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lauzier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruiz scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Lauzier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ruiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Lauzier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz.
Lauzier throws out a counter right but Ruiz avoids it with no problem.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
Lauzier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
A cross from Lauzier lands.
Ruiz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Ruiz.
Ruiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lauzier's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz ducks right into an uppercut from Lauzier.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
Ruiz misses with an uppercut. Lauzier saw that one coming.
Ruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lauzier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzier.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Lauzier lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier blocks a head kick by Ruiz.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Lauzier swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a leg kick but Lauzier moved away.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauzier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Ruiz's head but Ruiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Lauzier blocks the low kick.
Ruiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Ruiz throws the left hand but Lauzier avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Ruiz's head but Ruiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier connects with a looping right hand.
Ruiz slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzier moves out of range easily.
Ruiz is looking to clinch but Lauzier is avoiding it.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a jab when Lauzier was well out of range.
Ruiz throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruiz slips a jab from Lauzier.
It looked like Ruiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruiz misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruiz ducks right into an uppercut from Lauzier.
Lauzier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lauzier backs up against the cage.
Lauzier swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruiz.
It seemed like Lauzier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzier circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Ruiz saw that one coming.
Lauzier tests Ruiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gabriel Lauzier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Ruiz saw that one coming.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Ruiz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruiz with a nice calf kick.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Ruiz saw that one coming.
Lauzier throws a hook but Ruiz avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauzier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Ruiz is looking to counter the offense by Lauzier and move into the clinch.
Ruiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruiz throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Ruiz ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruiz throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruiz defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Lauzier back into the cage.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruiz keeps control of Lauzier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiz.
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lauzier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruiz moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.
Anthony Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Lauzier.
I've got Lauzier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabriel Lauzier!
A very excited looking Gabriel Lauzier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Oneil (ranked 1023 p4p, 2313 weight class) and Dave Abbott (ranked 126 p4p, 284 weight class). Oneil comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Spit Out The Bone. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abbott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abbott shoots and misses
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Abbott misses with a double jab
and Oneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oneil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oneil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt
and Oneil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abbott looks winded!
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oneil cracks Abbott with a big right hand and Abbott goes down!
 Abbott is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abbott's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil is trying to control. Abbott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Oneil.
Oneil wants to take a breather but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oneil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oneil is nestled in close to Abbott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbott's head.
Oneil is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oneil working over Abbott with some ground and pound. Abbott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oneil is looking for a kimura but Abbott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneil to get the leverage.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abbott is trying to maintain the position but Oneil is very close to passing his half guard.
Oneil working Abbott over with strikes.
Oneil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abbott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oneil connects with a nice short shot to Abbott's temple.
Abbott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abbott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oneil jumps into side control!
Oneil working the ground and pound from side control.
Oneil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil working the ground and pound.
Abbott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abbott is still in real trouble! Can Oneil finish him?
Oneil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abbott seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oneil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oneil trying to control the action but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Oneil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abbott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oneil landing strikes.
Oneil connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abbott some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abbott tries for a takedown but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot
so Oneil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oneil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
Oneil scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbott, not yet.
Abbott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Abbott tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil 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. Abbott tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oneil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
After winning the bout, David Oneil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Cillian (ranked 1064 p4p, 704 weight class) and Lucas Traumen (ranked 149 p4p, 103 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Brandon Cillian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cillian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traumen.
Traumen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cillian cracks Traumen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Cillian.
Traumen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traumen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cillian throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cillian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cillian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traumen misses with a shot to the body
and Cillian counters with a nice uppercut.
Cillian thuds his right hand into Traumen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Traumen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Cillian misses.
A little jabbing left from Traumen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Brandon Cillian has been cut.
Traumen slips a jab and a cross from Cillian.
Cillian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traumen.
Cillian throws out a leg kick but Traumen moves out of range and Cillian only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Traumen.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Traumen.
Cillian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cillian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traumen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Traumen throws a big shot that misses.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cillian moves away.
Traumen slips a straight right by Cillian.
Traumen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cillian throws a body punch but Traumen moves out of range.
Traumen loads up on a big right hand but Cillian slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cillian misses the target.
Traumen slips a straight right by Cillian.
No joy there for Cillian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cillian throws an overhand right that lands on Traumen's shoulder, as Traumen tries to avoid the shot.
Cillian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traumen throws a right hand that Cillian ducks under and follows up with a left that Cillian also avoids with ease.
Cillian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Traumen.
Cillian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cillian cracks Traumen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Traumen defending well as Cillian loads up on a big left hand.
Traumen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cillian.
Cillian walks into a stiff left hand from Traumen.
Nice jab there from Traumen.
Cillian lands a nice looking body shot.
Cillian lands a body shot.
A jab from Cillian misses.
Traumen slips a jab from Cillian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traumen! But no joy.
Cillian defending well as Traumen loads up on a big left hand.
Cillian throws a chopping leg kick but Traumen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Traumen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traumen misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cillian connects with a right hand. Traumen shakes it off.
Traumen defending well as Cillian loads up on a big left hand.
Cillian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Traumen circles away quickly and effectively.
Traumen moves away from the strike by Cillian.
Traumen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cillian walks into a jab.
Traumen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cillian throws out a loose jab but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cillian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Cillian saw that one coming.
Cillian is looking to counter punch.
Traumen ducks under a wild hook from Cillian.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cillian manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Cillian misses its intended target.
Traumen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cillian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traumen throws a hook but Cillian avoids it easily.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cillian is just out of range.
Cillian misses the jab.
Cillian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traumen.
Cillian tests Traumen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traumen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Traumen.
Traumen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cillian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cillian misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cillian moves away from the strike by Traumen.
Traumen misses the jab.
Traumen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cillian.
Traumen throws an off balance right hand
and Traumen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Brandon Cillian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Cillian's cut.
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.
Cillian misses with a left hand
and Traumen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cillian is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Traumen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cillian doesn't seem phased though.
Cillian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traumen finds it's way round the side to connect with Cillian's head.
A big left from Cillian misses.
Cillian misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Traumen 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.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses
and Cillian counters with a straight right hand.
Traumen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cillian's hands.
Traumen misses with an uppercut.
Cillian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traumen slips a jab from Cillian.
That kick from Traumen tenderised Cillian's leg. Cillian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Traumen.
Cillian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Traumen!
Cillian throws a series of strikes that have Traumen backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cillian.
Traumen throws a sloppy body shot
and Cillian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas Traumen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Traumen.
Traumen throws the left hand but Cillian avoids the punch easily.
Cillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traumen moves away.
Cillian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Traumen misses with a head kick.
Traumen misses with a hook. Cillian ducked under it nicely.
Traumen jabs Cillian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Traumen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cillian.
Cillian stuns Traumen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Traumen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cillian throws the left hand but Traumen avoids the punch easily.
Cillian misses with a hook.
Cillian connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traumen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traumen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cillian.
Traumen stuns Cillian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Traumen moves away from the strike by Cillian.
Traumen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Traumen misses with a jab to the body
and Cillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cillian misses with the combination.
Cillian looks to land a left hand but Traumen moved out of range nicely.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Cillian saw that one coming.
Cillian is looking to counter punch.
Traumen keeps Cillian at a distance using the push kick.
Traumen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cillian moves away.
Cillian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Traumen - just one landing.
Traumen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Traumen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Traumen.
Traumen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cillian throwing a counter right hand but Traumen manages to avoid it.
Traumen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Traumen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cillian throws a big counter combination but Traumen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cillian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Traumen.
Traumen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cillian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cillian throws an overhand right that lands on Traumen's shoulder, as Traumen tries to avoid the shot.
Traumen cracks Cillian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traumen throws a head kick that Cillian semi-blocks.
 Cillian is rocked!
Cillian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Cillian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cillian gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Traumen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Traumen!
A less than humble Lucas Traumen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lima (ranked 1152 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Alee Ideaale (ranked 189 p4p, 224 weight class). Ideaale has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks "Design in Malice" feat. Young Zee & Pacewon - Official Vi as his entrance music. Alee Ideaale will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alee Ideaale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ideaale or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima, which made it look bad.
Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ideaale's guard.
Lima 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.
Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ideaale is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throwing strikes but missing.
Ideaale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ideaale has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform us that Ideaale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ideaale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ideaale keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Ideaale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ideaale keeps working.
Ideaale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lima lands a nice short elbow.
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ideaale wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to control but Ideaale is keeping him busy.
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ideaale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima thows a huge punch but Ideaale dodges it nicely.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ideaale is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ideaale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
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.
Ideaale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lima scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ideaale wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ideaale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Ideaale is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Ideaale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricardo Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ideaale's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ideaale duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lima is defended easily by Ideaale.
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ideaale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Ideaale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ideaale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ideaale is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ideaale can do to turn this around?
Lima controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Ideaale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ideaale trying to remain calm as Lima controls from the top position.
Ideaale is looking for a sweep.
Ideaale struggling a bit here.
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lima trying to control the position but Ideaale is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ideaale wants to control but Lima postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ideaale is looking for a sweep.
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ideaale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ideaale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ideaale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Ideaale is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lima is keen to just control but Ideaale is a slippery customer.
Ideaale looking for submissions off his back.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ideaale wants to get back to full guard.
Ideaale wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ideaale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Lima dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ideaale as he avoids it easily.
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lima fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ricardo Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ideaale is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lima throws some wild stikes that Ideaale manages to avoid easily.
Lima lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ideaale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ideaale taking shots to the head.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ideaale can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ideaale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lima with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.
Ideaale is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lima scoring with strikes but Ideaale is staying in there.
Ideaale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ideaale is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima content just to control the position here.
Lima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ideaale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ideaale shrugs it off.
Ideaale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ideaale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ideaale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ideaale is defending well. Lima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ideaale has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
Our winner, Ricardo Lima, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 546 p4p, 1496 weight class) and Joey Williams (ranked 70 p4p, 198 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonioli looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinicius Tonioli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonioli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Tonioli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonioli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Tonioli waves Williams back to his feet!
Williams is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonioli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Are you kidding me?! Tonioli ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Williams clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli retains his middleweight title!
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