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TTC 3 - Light Wars PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Lythjohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lythjohan comes to the cage accompanied by The Worm by Audioslave. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jurgen Lythjohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Richards!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lythjohan blocks a leg kick.
Lythjohan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Richards tries to roll over but Lythjohan keeps him under control.
Richards is defending against the submission attempts here by Lythjohan.
Richards is trying to get back to full guard.
Lythjohan trying to control the pace.
Richards moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lythjohan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lythjohan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lythjohan looking to pass the guard.
Lythjohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Lythjohan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lythjohan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lythjohan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards has Lythjohan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lythjohan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lythjohan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards is trying to break free.
Lythjohan looking to slow down the pace here.
Richards gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richards trying to stall but Lythjohan improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lythjohan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lythjohan avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Richards looks gassed!
Lythjohan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richards smiles and moves away.
Lythjohan looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Lythjohan tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Lythjohan misses with a takedown attempt - Richards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Lythjohan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards has Lythjohan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richards stalls.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Lythjohan has him pressed against the cage.
Richards can't get the takedown.
Lythjohan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richards just leaning against Lythjohan, taking a breather.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lythjohan jumps guard.
Lythjohan seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Lythjohan controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
Richards tries to stand but Lythjohan is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jurgen Lythjohan will probably get the nod.
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.
Lythjohan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lythjohan trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lythjohan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lythjohan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lythjohan pushing down on Richards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lythjohan is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
Lythjohan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythjohan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lythjohan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lythjohan wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Richards is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lythjohan pulls his head out easily.
Lythjohan is trying to control the action in half guard but Richards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richards fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lythjohan sprawls well initially but Richards persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lythjohan pushes Richards off looking to stand but Richards dives back in and keeps control.
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richards is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lythjohan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richards trying to pass the guard but Lythjohan defending well.
Richards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lythjohan is just riding it out for now. Richards eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lythjohan wants to sweep but Richards has passed to side control!
Richards tries for a kimura but Lythjohan is defending well.
Richards decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lythjohan to his feet.
Richards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lythjohan is out of range and Richards settles back down.
Jurgen Lythjohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lythjohan fails with the takedown
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lythjohan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lythjohan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jurgen Lythjohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Richards.
Richards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Richards working for submissions but it's allowed Lythjohan to get to half guard.
Lythjohan is looking to stall here but Richards recovers full guard.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lythjohan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Richards Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lythjohan's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lythjohan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
Lythjohan is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lythjohan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythjohan is trying is best to control the position here.
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
Danny Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lythjohan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Lythjohan is retaining full guard.
Richards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lythjohan working a defensive guard here.
Richards decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lythjohan, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lythjohan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Lythjohan preventing the sweep.
Richards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lythjohan!
Richards wants to take Lythjohan's back but he can't do it this time.
Lythjohan tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Lythjohan regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lythjohan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richards's back!
Lythjohan has Richards flattened out and is raining down punches.
Richards breaks Lythjohan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lythjohan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lythjohan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lythjohan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richards uses it to pass to side control.
Richards cracks Lythjohan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lythjohan manages to get back to half guard.
Lythjohan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lythjohan.
Lythjohan is trying to keep Richards in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lythjohan holds on and takes a little breather.
Richards postures up.
Lythjohan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Lythjohan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lythjohan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jurgen Lythjohan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeo Pardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crimson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Forever by The Berzerker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeo Pardy!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardy gets caught flat footed, as Crimson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crimson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crimson scoring with some ground and pound.
Pardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pardy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crimson!
Crimson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crimson tries to get out of the position.
Pardy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Crimson is surviving well by controlling Pardy's body position as best he can.
Pardy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Crimson defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crimson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pardy on the ground.
Crimson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pardy.
Pardy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crimson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pardy looks gassed!
Pardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crimson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Crimson looks to move to half guard but instead Pardy has passed into mount! Damn!
Crimson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Pardy looking for a guillotine from mount but Crimson is having none of it.
Pardy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crimson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pardy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crimson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crimson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pardy working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardy tries for a kimura but Crimson is defending well.
Crimson is trying to get back to half guard.
Pardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crimson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crimson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crimson tries to buck Pardy off but Pardy is having none of it.
Crimson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crimson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crimson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Pardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crimson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pardy tries for a kimura but Crimson is defending well.
Crimson tries to control but Pardy manages to take his back.
Pardy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crimson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Crimson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pardy sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Crimson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeo Pardy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyoshi Hisatomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hisatomo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Kin - Wei Xiao kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyoshi Hisatomo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Hisatomo. Hisatomo gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hisatomo has hold of one of Gracie 's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Hisatomo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to keep Hisatomo in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hisatomo tries to pass.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hisatomo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hisatomo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hisatomo advances position into side control!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie .
Gracie is trying to control the position but Hisatomo postures up.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hisatomo pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hisatomo is proving a slippery customer.
Hisatomo is sitting in close to Gracie 's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hisatomo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hisatomo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Gracie !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Montego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jupiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ovidio Montego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Jupiter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montego connects with a body shot.
Montego drops Jupiter with a beautiful combination! Jupiter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montego is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jim Jupiter has been cut.
Nice shot by Montego.
Jupiter is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montego dances in with a quick combination. Jupiter is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Montego snaps Jupiter's head back. Jupiter stumbles backwards against the cage. Montego steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jupiter's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jupiter just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ovidio Montego!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Marcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Marcel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Marcel misses with an uppercut.
Marcel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Marcel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Marcel stuffs the takedown attempt from Gordon. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon throws a lazy head kick
and Marcel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcel lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Gordon crumples to the floor! Marcel milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Marcel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Pigman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Pigman 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Pigman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger moves into the clinch successfully.
Pigman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pigman has closed the distance and engaged Schwarzenegger in a clinch.
Schwarzenegger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pigman misses with a body kick.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pigman sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Schwarzenegger to the ground! Pigman dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger has been cut.
Pigman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pigman instigates a clinch.
Pigman keeps control of Schwarzenegger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schwarzenegger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schwarzenegger stalling in the clinch but Pigman improves position.
Pigman wants a takedown but no success here.
Pigman breaks the clinch.
Pigman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pigman forces Schwarzenegger back against the cage and clinches.
Schwarzenegger misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pigman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schwarzenegger manages to break the clinch.
Pigman knocks Schwarzenegger to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Schwarzenegger is rocked!
Schwarzenegger is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Schwarzenegger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pigman controlling the position from side mount.
Schwarzenegger seems to have got his legs back now.
Schwarzenegger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pigman trying to control the position but Schwarzenegger is working away.
Pigman staying calm.
Schwarzenegger manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pigman trying to control the pace.
Pigman trying to work for an americana but Schwarzenegger has managed to regain full guard.
Pigman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pigman trying to control the position but Schwarzenegger is working away.
Schwarzenegger can't do much from the bottom here.
Pigman laying and praying for a moment but Schwarzenegger takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pigman looks gassed!
Pigman blocks the strikes from Schwarzenegger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Pigman postures up.
Schwarzenegger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pigman stops Schwarzenegger from getting back to his feet.
Schwarzenegger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Schwarzenegger swats away the attempt to clinch by Pigman.
Schwarzenegger misses with a few strikes there.
Pigman wants to clinch but Schwarzenegger slips to the side
and Schwarzenegger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schwarzenegger wants to stall.
Pigman is pressed up against the cage. Schwarzenegger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pigman down to the mat. Pigman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schwarzenegger showed some decent athleticism there.
Pigman wants to improve his position but Schwarzenegger is controlling well.
Pigman is trying to maintain the position but Schwarzenegger is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is keen to just control but Pigman is a slippery customer.
Pigman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pigman.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzenegger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pigman wants to sweep but no luck.
Pigman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pigman working a defensive guard here.
Schwarzenegger wanted to stand there but Pigman had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pigman has Schwarzenegger pulled in close to control his posture.
Schwarzenegger controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Pigman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Schwarzenegger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pigman misses with a two punch combination.
Schwarzenegger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pigman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schwarzenegger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schwarzenegger looks to throw a body kick
and Schwarzenegger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pigman shoots and misses
and Schwarzenegger counters with a shoot takedown. Pigman fights it but they end up in guard.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzenegger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schwarzenegger wants to control from the top but Pigman keeps moving.
Pigman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pigman is trying to work for a kimura but Schwarzenegger is defending well.
Schwarzenegger keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigman trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzenegger defends it.
Pigman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarzenegger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pigman prevents Schwarzenegger from standing back up.
Pigman stalling away here and it's allowed Schwarzenegger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pigman stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pigman wants to control from the top but Schwarzenegger keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pigman throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzenegger moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwarzenegger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pigman is breathing heavily.
Schwarzenegger lands a couple of digs.
Schwarzenegger is working Pigman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schwarzenegger wants to stand but Pigman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pigman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pigman trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzenegger is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzenegger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schwarzenegger stands and steps away. Pigman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schwarzenegger fails to land with a series of punches.
Pigman misses with a two punch combination.
Pigman misses with a takedown
and Schwarzenegger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pigman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to prevent any damage.
Pigman working a defensive guard here.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzenegger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pigman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzenegger is one step ahead there.
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.
Pigman keeping moving, preventing Schwarzenegger from controlling successfully.
Pigman pulls Schwarzenegger in to control the position.
Pigman kicks Schwarzenegger off and gets to his feet.
Pigman scores with a kick to the body.
Schwarzenegger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwarzenegger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwarzenegger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schwarzenegger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pigman keeping moving, preventing Schwarzenegger from controlling successfully.
Schwarzenegger works over Pigman with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pigman holds on and takes a little breather.
Pigman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pigman, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Schwarzenegger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Schwarzenegger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pigman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Pigman misses.
Pigman shoots in looking for a takedown. Schwarzenegger tries to sprawl out of it but Pigman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schwarzenegger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzenegger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwarzenegger lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schwarzenegger!
Pigman throws a series of punches but Schwarzenegger avoids them all with ease.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but Pigman moves away
and Pigman counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by Schwarzenegger misses
so Pigman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pigman won't allow Schwarzenegger to get back to his feet.
Pigman passes into half guard.
Pigman trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzenegger defends it.
Pigman controlling the pace.
Arnold Schwarzenegger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwarzenegger defends it well.
Schwarzenegger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pigman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schwarzenegger is trying to maintain the position but Pigman is very close to passing his half guard.
Pigman wants to take a breather but Schwarzenegger is having none of it.
Schwarzenegger wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Pigman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwarzenegger throws a sloppy head kick
and Pigman counters with a left to the body.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but Pigman is having none of it.
Pigman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schwarzenegger's head backwards.
Pigman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwarzenegger throws a head kick but Pigman moves out of range.
Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown but Pigman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger fails with a takedown attempt.
Pigman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schwarzenegger.
Pigman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pigman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schwarzenegger stands up over Pigman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but Pigman is working from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger pushes down on Pigman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger is taking a breather. Pigman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pigman is trying to maintain the position but Schwarzenegger is very close to passing his half guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to pass to mount but Pigman is defending the position.
Pigman is not content to let Schwarzenegger control the position.
Pigman trying to control here.
Pigman manages to get to full guard.
Pigman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schwarzenegger has passed into side control.
Schwarzenegger scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pigman wants to control but Schwarzenegger postures up.
Pigman is trying to work for a sweep but Schwarzenegger has mounted him!
Schwarzenegger unloading with bombs!
Schwarzenegger controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pigman is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pigman tries to hold on but Schwarzenegger postures up.
Schwarzenegger prevents Pigman from getting the reversal.
Pigman is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzenegger's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
I think Schwarzenegger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Echberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Corey Butcher was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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230 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Echberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Butcher!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Echberg circles away.
Echberg throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Echberg has a takedown stuffed.
Echberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Butcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Echberg.
Butcher is looking to escape.
Echberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Echberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Echberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Butcher looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Butcher manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Echberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Butcher down.
Echberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well.
Echberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Echberg tries to move to mount but Butcher blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Echberg working the head with strikes.
Echberg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Echberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Echberg controls the position.
Butcher tries to buck Echberg off but Echberg is having none of it.
Echberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well.
Echberg working the head with strikes.
Echberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Echberg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Echberg darts in and clinches Butcher up against the cage.
Butcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Echberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher tries to break the clinch but Echberg is controlling the position.
Echberg has picked Butcher up - he's going for a ride! Echberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Echberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Echberg landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Echberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Echberg avoids the attempt from Butcher to control.
Echberg with a couple of short strikes.
Echberg raining down shots from the mount!
Butcher is looking to improve his position but Echberg isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Echberg wants to control the pace but Butcher is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Echberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Echberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Echberg tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Echberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Echberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Butcher decides to pull guard.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Echberg tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Echberg stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
Echberg with a nice head shot there.
Echberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher being controlled here, momentarily.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Echberg from controlling successfully.
Echberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ronnie Echberg just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Echberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Echberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Butcher controls Echberg momentarily but Echberg frees himself.
Echberg passes into half guard.
Echberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Butcher!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tries to hold on but Echberg postures up.
Echberg controlling from the full mount.
Echberg trying to control but Butcher is having none of it.
Echberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Echberg cracks Butcher with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Echberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Echberg.
Echberg landing shots from mount.
Butcher is looking to get to half guard.
Echberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Butcher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Echberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Echberg content just to control the position here.
Butcher wants to hold on but Echberg pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Echberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Echberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ronnie Echberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Echberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Echberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Echberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Echberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butcher looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Echberg.
Echberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Echberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Echberg tries to pull guard but Butcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Echberg drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Echberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Echberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Echberg has had enough of the clinch but Butcher keeps him there for the moment.
Echberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Echberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Butcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Echberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echberg decides to pull guard.
Echberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Echberg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Echberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Butcher is looking to escape.
Echberg stalling.
Echberg decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Echberg fails to pull guard.
Butcher letting Echberg take a breather here.
Echberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Butcher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Butcher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Echberg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Butcher to the mat. Butcher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Echberg working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echberg gets to his feet - Butcher follows without any prompting.
Butcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Echberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Echberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Echberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Butcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Echberg advances nicely into full mount.
Echberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Echberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Echberg lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Echberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Echberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Echberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Leroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Winston Leroux has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winston Leroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Green!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leroux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tom Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroux swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leroux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Leroux persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green clinches but Leroux breaks the clinch
enabling Leroux to counter with a crisp jab.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Leroux.
Green misses with a takedown
and Leroux counters with a one-two to the body.
Leroux moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Leroux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leroux jumps into guard, dragging Green to the mat.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leroux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leroux wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Leroux throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Leroux is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroux is keeping the position for now.
Green wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Green looks gassed!
Green with a nice head shot there.
Leroux wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leroux throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Green stops Leroux from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Green tries to clinch
and Leroux counters with a right hand to the body.
Green with a poor takedown
and Leroux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Leroux is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Leroux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leroux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leroux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leroux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Green can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leroux controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leroux is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping moving, preventing Leroux from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Leroux gets to his feet - Green follows without any prompting.
Green tries for a takedown but Leroux circles away easily
and Leroux counters by moving into the clinch.
Winston Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Green.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leroux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Green wants a takedown.
Leroux is trying to break the clinch but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green is working for takedown but Leroux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leroux prevents a body shot from Green.
Leroux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Green looking for a takedown.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tries to work over Leroux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leroux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leroux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green is working for takedown but Leroux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leroux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leroux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leroux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leroux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroux has his hands on Green's head, controlling the position.
Leroux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leroux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leroux has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Leroux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leroux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Leroux counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Green!
Leroux looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green!
Green is squirming around, avoiding Leroux's attempts to control the action.
Leroux breaks from Green's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leroux postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Green looks a forlorn figure.
Green is trying desperately to improve position.
Leroux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Green wants to control but Leroux is having none of it.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Leroux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green is looking to improve his position but Leroux isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to hold on but Leroux postures up.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leroux controlling his opponent.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green tries to hold on but Leroux postures up.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green regains half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Leroux keeps him under control.
Leroux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Green controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Leroux has control of the leg.
Green wants to control but Leroux is keeping busy.
Leroux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leroux prevents Green from improving his position.
Leroux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leroux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leroux forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Leroux breaks the clinch.
Green closes the distance but Leroux moves to the side
and Leroux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leroux prevents Green from improving his position.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Leroux stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green is working an open guard so Leroux takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leroux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winston Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Green.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Leroux.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leroux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Green working aggressively here.
Leroux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Leroux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leroux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green can't get the takedown.
Leroux has Green pressed against the cage.
Leroux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leroux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leroux manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green is desperately trying to improve his position but Leroux has a good base and remains in mount.
Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green is trying desperately to improve position.
Leroux avoids the attempt from Green to control.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Leroux 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!
Leroux closes the distance and clinches.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Leroux avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Leroux is pressed up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leroux down to the mat. Leroux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leroux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Green wants to get back to full guard but Leroux has mounted him!
Leroux scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leroux looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Green flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
Green tries to improve his position but Leroux has taken his back! Leroux has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Green tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Leroux pushes Green away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winston Leroux!
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