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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brijwanth J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrick McMasters (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Likes ground |
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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 New York, Brijwanth J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Merrick McMasters!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
J throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMasters.
J stuffs the takedown.
McMasters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has J pinned against the cage. J gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrick McMasters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
J throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMasters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has J pinned against the cage. J gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J throws a series of punches but McMasters avoids them all with ease.
J misses with a series of wild punches.
McMasters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but J swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from J misses.
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.
McMasters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McMasters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
J scores with a jab to the body.
McMasters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? J is fending him off so far but McMasters persists. Nope, J circles away and we're back to standing.
J swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
J throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J misses with an uppercut. McMasters saw that one coming.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McMasters prevents J from getting back to his feet.
McMasters drops back looking for a leg! J is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and J manages to kick McMasters off! McMasters jumps back into J's guard.
J is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMasters is controlling him.
McMasters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. J is keeping the position for now.
McMasters trying to control but J is working from the bottom.
J is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
J knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMasters on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
J has a closed guard, preventing McMasters from standing up.
McMasters looks gassed!
J wants to stand but McMasters is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMasters fails to land the takedown.
J will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from J does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brijwanth J dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McMasters tries for a takedown but J sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
J with a body punch. A glancing blow.
J throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMasters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from J does no damage.
McMasters slips a straight right by J.
McMasters misses with a takedown attempt - J sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
J looks to score with a jab to the body but McMasters is just out of range.
McMasters is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from J.
McMasters slips under a jab from J.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says J as he avoids it easily.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrick McMasters.
J throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
J lands with an uppercut that bounces McMasters off the ropes and back into rage.
McMasters shoots in for a double leg but J sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
McMasters ducks right into an uppercut from J.
J misses with an uppercut. McMasters saw that one coming.
J changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McMasters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from J finds it's way round the side to connect with McMasters's head.
J throws the left hand but McMasters avoids the punch easily.
McMasters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMasters slips a straight right by J.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J swings for the body but McMasters moves out of range.
McMasters shoots in looking for a takedown. J tries to sprawl out of it but McMasters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. J manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
J bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMasters's head backwards.
J thows a left - swing and a miss!
J scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
J rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMasters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
J blocks a jab.
McMasters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in J's guard.
J keeping moving, preventing McMasters from controlling successfully.
McMasters won't allow J to get back to his feet.
McMasters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. J swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brijwanth J dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from J as McMasters shoots in.
J misses with a hook
and McMasters counters with a single leg into guard. J didn't expect that.
McMasters trying to control the position from guard on top but J is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
J is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMasters is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters stands and throws J's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
J tries to escape but McMasters is in control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
J moves out of range as McMasters throws a body kick.
A choreographed right hand from J misses the target.
A clash of legs there as McMasters blocks the low kick.
McMasters has a takedown stuffed.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J wants to get back to his feet but McMasters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMasters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
J is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McMasters is controlling him.
McMasters wants to control from the top but J keeps moving.
McMasters 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.
J wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters shoots in but J avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brijwanth J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merrick McMasters.
J throws a lazy uppercut
and McMasters counters with a nice leg kick.
J fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McMasters on the side of the head.
McMasters tries to move into range but J moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from J.
McMasters closes the distance and clinches up with J, looking for a takedown. McMasters pushes J against the ropes but J circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
J waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McMasters.
Some wild striking there from J.
J tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMasters shoots in for a takedown but J shows good takedown defense.
J throws a series of punches but McMasters moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merrick McMasters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think J 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 for Brijwanth J!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Brijwanth J!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Brijwanth J!
Brijwanth J wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fingers McTwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Szlego (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fingers McTwist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Szlego!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTwist closes the distance and clinches.
McTwist taking a breather.
Szlego changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McTwist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McTwist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szlego is fending him off so far but McTwist persists. Nope, Szlego circles away and we're back to standing.
McTwist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szlego sprawls well initially but McTwist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szlego is looking to improve his position.
Szlego trying to control here.
Szlego wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McTwist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McTwist prevents Szlego from improving his position.
Szlego is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwist prevents Szlego from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szlego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McTwist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTwist shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to de liver by Szlego. Beautiful body shot.
McTwist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTwist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szlego swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fingers McTwist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTwist is breathing heavily.
Szlego misses with a takedown attempt - McTwist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szlego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szlego shoots and misses
and McTwist counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Szlego!
Szlego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Szlego looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
McTwist lands a shot to the body.
Szlego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McTwist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlego tries to roll but McTwist sticks to his back.
Szlego trying to control the hands but McTwist breaks the grip.
McTwist doesn't have the hooks in and Szlego manages to turn into his guard.
Szlego looking to pass the guard.
McTwist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McTwist working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McTwist shoots in for a takedown but Szlego shows good takedown defense.
McTwist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szlego as he avoids it easily.
McTwist swats away the attempt to clinch by Szlego.
McTwist throws an overhand right that has Szlego reeling! McTwist follows up with a more punches and Szlego is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fingers McTwist!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Melinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sludge Guts (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 New York, Heinrich Melinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sludge Guts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guts misses with a takedown attempt - Melinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melinski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Melinski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Melinski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guts is looking to improve his position.
Melinski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Melinski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melinski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Melinski wants to free his trapped foot but Guts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melinski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Guts controls his leg.
Melinski prevents Guts from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guts gets back to full guard.
Guts pushes a forearm under Melinski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Melinski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sludge Guts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remco van Noordstrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Stein (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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remco van Noordstrum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Stein!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Noordstrum lands a head kick that stumbles Stein and the fighters go to the mat.
Stein is rocked!
van Noordstrum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stein's guard.
Stein is still in real trouble! Can van Noordstrum finish him?
van Noordstrum gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from van Noordstrum! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Remco van Noordstrum!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunzio Romano (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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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 New York, Lucas Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nunzio Romano!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck tries for a takedown but Romano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romano, pushing him back against the ropes.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Romano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Romano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romano shoots for a takedown but Buck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buck fails with the takedown
and Romano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romano closes the distance and clinches up with Buck, looking for a takedown. Romano pushes Buck against the ropes but Buck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buck digs a good body shot into Romano's ribs.
Romano closes the distance and clinches up with Buck, looking for a takedown. Romano pushes Buck against the ropes but Buck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunzio Romano.
Buck wants to clinch
and Romano counters with a nice body kick.
Romano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Romano wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Romano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Buck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Romano passes into half guard.
Romano looks gassed!
Romano is trying to control the action in half guard but Buck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buck wants to improve his position but Romano is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Romano working over Buck with some ground and pound. Buck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buck trying to control but Romano postures up.
Romano controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Buck darts in trying to clinch
and Romano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romano trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Buck doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Buck keeping full guard, as Romano tries to pass.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Buck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck working for a submission but Romano is keeping him at bay.
Romano gets back to half guard.
Buck trying to control from Romano's half guard. Romano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Buck is looking to stand up but Romano won't let him.
Romano wants to get back to his feet but Buck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buck scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buck manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romano looking to sit in guard and control but Buck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunzio Romano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buck wants to clinch but Romano slips to the side
and Romano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romano postures up in Buck's guard and throws a big left but Buck blocks it.
Romano forces his way into half guard.
Romano is just content to waste time from the top position. Buck takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Buck wants to stand and escape but Romano is having none of it.
Buck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romano stands up over Buck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano passes Buck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buck wants to get back to full guard.
Romano postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Buck to stand up.
Buck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Romano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buck's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romano content to stall in guard here.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Buck wants to stand but Romano is controlling the position.
Romano throwing strikes from guard but Buck blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buck tries to keep at a distance but Romano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romano prevents Buck from breaking the clinch.
Buck has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Buck is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buck throws a push kick but Romano slaps the foot to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buck.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Romano.
Romano advances nicely into full mount.
Buck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romano looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Buck is desperately trying to improve his position but Romano has a good base and remains in mount.
Buck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Buck won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
Nunzio Romano has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romano is proving hard to escape from.
Romano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romano seems keen to control Buck's posture.
Romano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano stands up from half guard.
Romano doesn't manage to clinch there - Buck circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunzio Romano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice takedown defense from Buck. No joy for Romano on that attempt.
Buck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano lands a nice elbow.
Buck manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Romano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buck, up you get!
Romano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romano advances position into side control!
Romano works to advance to full mount. Buck defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Buck tries to hold on but Romano postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romano controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buck is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is working to get back to half guard.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
Romano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Romano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Romano looking to control but Buck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buck tries to lock up and control but Romano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Romano working Buck over with strikes here.
Buck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romano with the ground and pound from mount.
Romano trying to control but Buck is having none of it.
Buck is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is working hard here to advance position.
Buck wants to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Buck taking shots to the head.
Buck prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Romano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Romano.
Buck has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano struggling to keep hold of the position.
Buck manages to reverse the position and now he's in Romano's guard. Nice work there by Buck.
Romano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Buck won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
Lucas Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Romano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buck if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nunzio Romano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Nunzio Romano!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Nunzio Romano!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Nunzio Romano!
Nunzio Romano wins by unanimous decision!
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