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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barhydt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finbar Calamitius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barhydt comes to the cage accompanied by Fairies wear boots- Black Sabbath . Finbar Calamitius told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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284 lbs
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240 lbs
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Barhydt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finbar Calamitius!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barhydt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calamitius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barhydt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barhydt swats away the attempt to clinch by Calamitius.
Barhydt scores with a takedown into Calamitius's guard.
Calamitius can't keep his opponent in guard - Barhydt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barhydt prevents Calamitius from standing back up.
Barhydt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barhydt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barhydt trying to control from half guard but Calamitius is working away.
Calamitius regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barhydt.
Calamitius wants to stand and escape but Barhydt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barhydt wants to control from the top but Calamitius keeps moving.
Calamitius wants to stand up but Barhydt is controlling him.
Barhydt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barhydt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barhydt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barhydt trying to control but Calamitius is working from the bottom.
Calamitius is looking to stand up but Barhydt isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Barhydt wants to control from the top but Calamitius keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Barhydt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Calamitius tries to clinch up but Barhydt circles away and keeps his distance.
Finbar Calamitius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barhydt throws a right hand that Calamitius ducks under and follows up with a left that Calamitius also avoids with ease.
Calamitius tries to clinch up but Barhydt circles away and keeps his distance.
Calamitius forces Barhydt back against the cage and clinches.
Barhydt tries a knee to the head but Calamitius blocks it.
Calamitius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barhydt's face.
It looks like John Barhydt has been cut.
Barhydt pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamitius gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barhydt gets the takedown into side control.
Calamitius dodges the ground and pound from Barhydt.
Calamitius pushes Barhydt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barhydt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barhydt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calamitius explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Calamitius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barhydt lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calamitius is defended easily by Barhydt.
Barhydt lands a jab to the nose.
Calamitius tries to clinch but Barhydt is having none of it.
Barhydt shoots in and gets a takedown into Calamitius's guard.
Barhydt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calamitius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barhydt is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamitius keeping moving, preventing Barhydt from controlling successfully.
Barhydt postures up in Calamitius's guard and throws a big left but Calamitius blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calamitius wants to stand and escape but Barhydt is having none of it.
Calamitius is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barhydt trying to control but Calamitius is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Barhydt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Barhydt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Calamitius tries to clinch there but Barhydt circles away.
Barhydt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barhydt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calamitius moves in looking to clinch but Barhydt pushes him off.
Calamitius wants to clinch.
Calamitius doesn't manage to clinch there - Barhydt circles away.
Barhydt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barhydt swats away the attempt to clinch by Calamitius.
Calamitius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Calamitius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Calamitius managing to block the knees to the body from Barhydt.
Barhydt wants to stall.
Calamitius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calamitius tries to clinch but Barhydt moves out of range.
Barhydt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calamitius defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calamitius tries to clinch there but Barhydt circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Barhydt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barhydt lands a right hook to the body.
John Barhydt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calamitius tries to clinch up but Barhydt circles away and keeps his distance.
Calamitius tries to clinch but Barhydt moves out of range.
Calamitius doesn't manage to clinch there - Barhydt circles away.
Calamitius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barhydt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calamitius tries to clinch up but Barhydt circles away and keeps his distance.
Calamitius is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Barhydt.
Calamitius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barhydt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calamitius tries to clinch but Barhydt moves out of range.
Calamitius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barhydt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calamitius wants to clinch up but Barhydt keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calamitius.
Calamitius tries to move into range but Barhydt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barhydt misses with a series of wild punches.
Barhydt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barhydt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barhydt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calamitius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calamitius lands a knee to the head.
Barhydt can't find room to land a body shot as Calamitius controls the action.
Calamitius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barhydt.
Calamitius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calamitius connects with a knee to the head.
Calamitius looking to throw knees to the head but Barhydt is blocking nicely.
Barhydt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calamitius is defending well for now.
Calamitius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calamitius is struggling to control the position.
Calamitius misses with an elbow strike.
Calamitius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barhydt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barhydt trying to control the position but instead, Calamitius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barhydt into the cage.
Barhydt managing to block the knees to the body from Calamitius.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barhydt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calamitius's brow.
Barhydt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calamitius.
Calamitius looking to stall.
Barhydt is working for takedown but Calamitius is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Calamitius.
Calamitius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barhydt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barhydt wants to take a breather but Calamitius is having none of it.
Barhydt 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calamitius is trying to stand back up but Barhydt is controlling him
Barhydt is trying to control the action in half guard but Calamitius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Barhydt just wasn't active enough.
Barhydt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calamitius counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Barhydt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calamitius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Calamitius.
Barhydt stalling in the clinch but Calamitius improves position.
Calamitius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barhydt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Calamitius just leaning against Barhydt, taking a breather.
Calamitius lands a good knee to the midsection. Barhydt won't want to take too many of those.
Calamitius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calamitius tries to clinch up.
Calamitius has Barhydt up against the cage in a clinch.
Calamitius lands a knee to the head.
Calamitius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calamitius tries a knee to the head but Barhydt blocks it.
Calamitius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Calamitius misses with a knee strike.
Barhydt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barhydt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calamitius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barhydt is looking to take a break and control but Calamitius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calamitius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barhydt is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finbar Calamitius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Barhydt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barhydt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barhydt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calamitius is trying to stand up here but Barhydt is controlling him well.
Barhydt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calamitius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barhydt.
Barhydt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calamitius tries to kick Barhydt off in order to stand up. Barhydt Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamitius is trying to buck Barhydt off.
Barhydt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barhydt is looking to take a break and control but Calamitius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barhydt is trying to get an arm triangle but Calamitius is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Calamitius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Calamitius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Barhydt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barhydt is looking to take a break and control but Calamitius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calamitius is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barhydt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barhydt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barhydt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Calamitius is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barhydt is trying to get an arm triangle but Calamitius is defending well.
Calamitius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barhydt advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calamitius is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Barhydt wants to finish this one by submission but Calamitius is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barhydt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Barhydt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barhydt 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Barhydt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rassberry Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeShaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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208 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rassberry Juice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeShaun Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juice looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juice wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juice is one step ahead there.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Juice stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Juice chips away with some ground and pound.
Juice 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.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Juice from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Juice postures up.
DeShaun Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Juice throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Juice finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Juice from controlling successfully.
Juice preventing the sweep.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Juice is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice is trying is best to control the position here.
Johnson is thwarting Juice's attempts to control the position.
Juice is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Juice preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rassberry Juice has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Juice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juice counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Juice working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Juice.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Juice has taken his back - oops!
Juice lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is taking damage to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juice tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juice is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson tries to roll but Juice sticks to his back.
Juice scores with punches and elbows.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Juice looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but Juice has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Juice Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! Juice displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rassberry Juice!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo comes to the cage accompanied by Judith . Siuta has chosen "Rise" by The Flobots as his entrance music. Jay Siuta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bubba Kayo's chin.
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210 lbs
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Kayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta misses with a hook. Kayo ducked under it nicely.
Siuta throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Siuta.
Kayo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siuta is trying to defend but Kayo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Siuta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kayo.
Siuta is in trouble now - Kayo has advanced to mount!
Kayo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kayo lands with some strikes.
Siuta is looking to get to half guard.
Kayo wants to finish this one by submission but Siuta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kayo.
Kayo avoids the attempt from Siuta to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kayo wants to control the pace but Siuta is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kayo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Siuta tries to lock up and control but Kayo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siuta controls the position.
Kayo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kayo scoring with strikes but Siuta is staying in there.
Siuta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Siuta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Kayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta wants to sweep here but Kayo controlling him for the moment.
Kayo postures up.
Siuta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kayo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kayo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Siuta pulls Kayo in close to prevent any damage.
Kayo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kayo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Siuta has wrist control.
Siuta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kayo manages to get himself to full guard.
Kayo is pulling down on Siuta's head. It's preventing any offense from Siuta, at least for the moment.
Siuta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siuta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo controlling the position.
Kayo wants to sweep here but Siuta controlling him for the moment.
Kayo trying to keep a closed guard but Siuta is proving a slippery customer.
Kayo pulls Siuta in close to his closed guard and prevents Siuta from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Kayo.
Kayo blocks a head kick by Siuta.
Siuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kayo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Siuta is looking to slow Kayo down with leg kicks.
Kayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Siuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Kayo.
Bubba Kayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siuta scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Siuta throws out a leg kick but Kayo moves out of range and Siuta only half commits.
Siuta's corner calls for a 1-2. Siuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kayo throws a jab when Siuta was well out of range.
Siuta misses with a looping left.
Siuta defending well as Kayo loads up on a big left hand.
Siuta throws a series of punches but Kayo moves out of range.
Kayo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Siuta tries to bum rush Kayo with a series of wild strikes but Kayo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Siuta.
Kayo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kayo checks a leg kick.
Siuta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kayo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siuta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Siuta.
Kayo tries to close the distance and clinch but Siuta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kayo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kayo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Siuta connects with a right hand. Kayo shakes it off.
Kayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siuta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Siuta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kayo throws a shot from downtown. Siuta moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Siuta coming out on top.
Kayo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siuta thumps Kayo with a low kick.
Kayo tries to clinch up.
Kayo closes the distance and clinches.
Kayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Siuta controls his hands.
Siuta blocks an uppercut.
Siuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kayo backwards.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Kayo tries to pull guard but Siuta won't allow it.
Kayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kayo can't find room to land a body shot as Siuta controls the action.
Siuta trying to land knees to the body.
Kayo tries to land a knee to the head but Siuta blocks with his arms.
Siuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike.
Siuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Kayo.
Siuta jumps guard but Kayo stands there with Siuta around his waist. Siuta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kayo misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siuta.
Kayo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siuta tries to break free but Kayo pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Siuta.
Siuta lands an elbow inside that Kayo shrugs off.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Siuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siuta is working Kayo over against the cage.
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!
A body shot lands from Siuta.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Siuta is leaning against Kayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kayos head.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Siuta is leaning against Kayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Siuta.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike.
Siuta working aggressively here.
Siuta is leaning against Kayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kayo tries a body shot but Siuta blocks it.
Siuta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Siuta lands with a light punch inside.
Jay Siuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Siuta.
Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siuta lands a nice hook to Kayo's body. Kayo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kayo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kayo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kayo throws an overhand right that lands on Siuta's shoulder, as Siuta tries to avoid the shot.
Bubba Kayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kayo wants to land a leg kick but Siuta is out of range.
Siuta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kayo wants to get back to full guard.
Siuta is working for a kimura but Kayo is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Siuta connects with a nice short shot to Kayo's temple.
Siuta is trying to control. Kayo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siuta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kayo's head.
Siuta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Siuta connects with a nice short shot to Kayo's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kayo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siuta.
Kayo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kayo, not yet.
Kayo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kayo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siuta trying to control but Kayo is working from the bottom.
Siuta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kayo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siuta throwing strikes from guard but Kayo blocks nicely.
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.
Kayo has his hands on Siuta's head, controlling the position.
Siuta stopping the sweep attempt from Kayo.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siuta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siuta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kayo tries to buck Siuta off but Siuta is having none of it.
Siuta is putting a hurting on Kayo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Siuta working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siuta wants to control but Kayo is keeping him busy.
Siuta grinds an elbow into Kayo's temple.
Kayo manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Siuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Siuta keeps the fight on the outside.
Kayo scores a takedown into full mount!
Siuta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kayo tries to control but Siuta wriggling away.
Siuta tries to reverse the position but Kayo maintains control.
Siuta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kayo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kayo looking to finish Siuta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Siuta!
Kayo trying to control but Siuta is having none of it.
Siuta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siuta can't escape the position.
Siuta tries to lock up and control but Kayo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siuta is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kayo avoids the attempt from Siuta to control.
Kayo lands with some strikes.
Siuta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Siuta keeping hold of Kayo's head, controlling as best he can.
Siuta wants to control but Kayo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siuta is looking to improve his position.
Kayo slips a nice elbow through Siuta's hands, connecting with Siuta's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kayo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kayo's back!
Kayo trying to control the hands but Siuta won't let him.
Siuta missing with strikes from the back.
Siuta cracks Kayo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kayo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kayo trying to control the hands but Siuta breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Kayo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kayo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kayo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siuta.
Kayo wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Siuta gets his hands free as Kayo looks to control.
Kayo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta tries to pass to full mount but Kayo defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kayo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siuta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kayo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kayo wants to sweep here but Siuta controlling him for the moment.
Siuta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siuta won't allow Kayo to sweep him here.
Siuta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kayo, not yet.
Siuta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siuta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kayo is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kayo working a defensive guard here.
Siuta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siuta won't allow Kayo to sweep him here.
Siuta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kayo has wrist control.
Kayo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siuta tries to free his leg and advance position but Kayo is retaining full guard.
Jay Siuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kayo pulls Siuta in to control the position.
Siuta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siuta won't allow Kayo to sweep him here.
Bubba Kayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Kayo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kayo looks to land a left hand but Siuta moved out of range nicely.
Kayo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kayo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kayo thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kayo throws a shot from downtown. Siuta moves away and avoids it.
Siuta misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Kayo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siuta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Siuta!
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