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Monster Elite: Challengers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siwalik Jiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Siwalik Jiri has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Siwalik Jiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiri wants to clinch.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jiri sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jiri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots but Jiri is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jiri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jiri tries to get out of the position.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jiri is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jiri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jiri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones looks gassed!
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.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jiri's head.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones throwing shots but Jiri is blocking nicely.
Jiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiri defending well though.
Jiri kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Jiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jiri as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiri rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jiri tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jiri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jiri 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.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jiri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jiri throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Siwalik Jiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Jiri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jiri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jiri and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jiri takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes but Jiri manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Jiri keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jones is pushing Jiri's head away, looking to escape. Jiri manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jiri presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Jiri blocks nicely.
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.
Jones throws a strike but Jiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jiri prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to stand up but Jiri is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jiri connects with a looping right hand.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Jiri's hands, connecting with Jiri's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working over Jiri with some ground and pound. Jiri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiri defending well though.
Jiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jiri is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jiri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones postures up in Jiri's guard and throws a big left but Jiri blocks it.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jiri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Jiri is defending the position.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jiri is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jiri avoid being mounted?
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A right-left combo lands from Jiri.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiri, pushing him back against the cage.
Jiri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jiri managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Jiri sprawls well.
Jiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiri tries to clinch up.
Jiri with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jiri is defended easily by Jones.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound but Jiri is defending the strikes.
Jones stands up and beckons Jiri to his feet.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jiri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siwalik Jiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Jiri is defending well.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Jiri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Jiri defends.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jiri, who protects the arm well.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jiri sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jiri, who protects the arm well.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jiri pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butter Bean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Bean!
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, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bean tries to score with some ground and pound. Taylor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Taylor stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bean is working Taylor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taylor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bean.
Bean lands a few punches from side control.
Bean is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Bean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Taylor is avoiding damage well.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Bean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bean 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.
Bean working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bean working the ground and pound.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
Bean tries to score with some ground and pound. Taylor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Bean crashes against the mat.
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.
Taylor regains half guard, as Bean was trying to land strikes.
Bean is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Bean is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bean.
Bean looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Bean could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Bean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bean.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bean wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Bean chips away with some ground and pound.
Bean connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Taylor looks gassed!
Bean with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Bean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bean with a nice head shot there.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bean won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Bean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bean is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bean.
Bean moves out of range of the leg kick from Taylor.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Bean on that attempt.
Bean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Bean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bean.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butter Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Bean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bean showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Bean working some strikes from top position.
Bean throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Bean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Bean postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Bean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bean throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Bean is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bean lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Bean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bean is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bean landing shots from mount.
Bean lands a nice shot to the head.
Bean is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bean tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bean shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butter Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Bean working the head with strikes.
Bean throws a strike aimed at the side of Taylor's head but Taylor avoids it well.
Bean scoring with punches and elbows.
Bean lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor regains half guard, as Bean was trying to land strikes.
Taylor wants to control but Bean is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Nice strikes from Bean there.
Bean winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bean.
Bean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bean.
Bean throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bean works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Bean working some strikes from top position.
Bean trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Bean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor is working an open guard so Bean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor wants to control but Bean is having none of it.
Bean is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bean working Taylor over with strikes here.
Bean scoring with strikes but Taylor is staying in there.
Bean lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taylor hang on?
Bean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean breaks from Taylor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bean lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taylor hang on?
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!
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Bean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bean with shots to the head and body - Taylor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bean landing strikes from the mount.
Bean scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taylor?
Bean with shots to the head and body - Taylor looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bean landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butter Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bean landing strikes from the mount and Taylor is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bean, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butter Bean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kees kaas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kees kaas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, kees kaas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kaas clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
kaas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones is trying for a kimura here. kaas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Pitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Pitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitta tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitta misses with a few strikes there.
Pitta throws a combination. Charles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pitta instigates a clinch.
Pitta keeps control of Charles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Charles is pressed up against the cage. Pitta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Charles down to the mat. Charles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pitta dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Pitta scores with a jab to the body.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Pitta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Charles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitta stuns Charles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Charles looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitta clinches up against the cage.
Pitta breaks from the clinch.
Charles walks straight into a right hand from Pitta - that's dropped him! Pitta jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Charles from any more punishment! Charles complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Pitta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by Walk by Pantera. Leroy has chosen renegade as his entrance music. Ron Wood had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Chris Leroy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ron Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leroy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a right hand that Leroy ducks under and follows up with a left that Leroy also avoids with ease.
Leroy closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Leroy pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leroy.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
Ron Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leroy.
Leroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Wood has closed the distance and engaged Leroy in a clinch.
Wood tightens his grip and picks Leroy up, before dumping him to the ground. Leroy manages to land in guard.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a big right hand that misses.
Leroy wants to stand but Wood is controlling the position.
Wood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Leroy. No joy for Wood on that attempt.
Leroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wood counters by clinching up.
Wood breaks the clinch.
Wood moves into the clinch.
Leroy wants a takedown.
Wood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leroy passes Wood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy controlling the action here.
Wood is staying active underneath Leroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wood wants to improve his position but Leroy is controlling well.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Leroy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leroy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wood throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leroy is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wood is trying is best to control the position here.
Wood is trying to control but can't.
Leroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leroy.
Wood desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leroy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wood counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Leroy's guard now.
Wood forces his way into half guard.
Leroy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leroy actively working from the bottom here.
Leroy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Leroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leroy tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood stalling.
Wood is trying to control the action in half guard but Leroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wood drops an elbow to the side of Leroy's head.
Leroy is in trouble now - Wood has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wood is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leroy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wood lands a heavy elbow.
Leroy tries to hold on but Wood postures up.
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.
Wood has hold of Leroy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leroy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wood scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leroy?
Wood with the ground and pound from mount.
Leroy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wood dominated that second round.
That's time! Wood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wood.
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood pulls Leroy into guard.
Wood is pulling down on Leroy's head to control his posture.
Leroy is looking to stand up but Wood won't let him.
Leroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Leroy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Leroy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.
Wood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Wood counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Leroy's guard now.
Wood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leroy, up you get!
Wood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leroy.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Leroy!
Wood wants to control the pace but Leroy is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Leroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood punching from mount but Leroy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wood looking to control but Leroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is really struggling to control Leroy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Wood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Emergence Of Talents. The key to victory for Ben Benson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lyle is looking to improve his position.
Benson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benson is stalling here. Lyle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lyle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Benson manages to get back to half guard.
Lyle is trying to control. Benson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benson gets back to full guard.
Lyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lyle forces his way into half guard.
Benson has hold of Lyle's hands but Lyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle prevents Benson from improving his position.
Lyle uses his free foot to push down on Benson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benson.
Lyle is landing with some decent strikes but Benson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lyle lands with some strikes.
Lyle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lyle controlling from mount.
Benson is trying to escape the mount.
Lyle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lyle controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Lyle with the ground and pound from mount.
Benson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lyle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Benson hang on?
Benson is rocked!
Lyle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Benson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson wants to hold on but Lyle pushes him away.
Benson seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyle lands a nice shot to the head.
Lyle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lyle trying to control but Benson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Lyle.
Benson working to try and regain half guard.
Lyle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lyle working for a submission but Benson is keeping him at bay.
Benson is working to get back to half guard.
Lyle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benson looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lyle working Benson over with strikes here.
Benson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lyle lands strikes to the head.
Benson won't enjoy being in this position. Lyle looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Benson is tapping - it's over boys! Lyle picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Lyle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brando Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavi Korkeaoja (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 middleweight 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, Brando Weiss!
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, Olavi Korkeaoja!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korkeaoja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Korkeaoja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korkeaoja lands in his opponent's guard.
Korkeaoja trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Weiss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Korkeaoja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weiss controlling Korkeaoja's posture.
Korkeaoja wants to stand and escape but instead Weiss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkeaoja wants to stand up but Weiss is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss wants to get up but he can't break Korkeaoja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Korkeaoja working for a triangle but Weiss defends it easily.
Weiss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Weiss trying to control the position but Korkeaoja is working away.
Korkeaoja is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Korkeaoja being controlled for a moment.
Korkeaoja is trying to get back to his feet.
Korkeaoja seems a little lost for a moment, as Weiss dominates the positioning.
Weiss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Korkeaoja to his feet.
Korkeaoja clinches up with Weiss and pushes him back against the cage.
Weiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korkeaoja pulls guard.
Weiss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss stops Korkeaoja from standing up.
Weiss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Korkeaoja is striking but Weiss is not phased and passes to half guard.
Weiss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korkeaoja can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korkeaoja wants to get back to full guard.
Weiss is keen to just control but Korkeaoja is a slippery customer.
Weiss is taking a breather. Korkeaoja 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.
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.
Korkeaoja is trying to control but can't.
Korkeaoja is concentrating on defense, preventing Weiss from advancing position.
Weiss wants to control but Korkeaoja is keeping him busy.
Korkeaoja is trying to stand back up but Weiss is controlling him
Korkeaoja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Weiss tries to stand and escape but Korkeaoja is controlling the position.
Weiss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olavi Korkeaoja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weiss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weiss's waist but Weiss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korkeaoja off to one side.
Korkeaoja wants to clinch up but Weiss keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Korkeaoja.
Korkeaoja goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weiss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Korkeaoja but great work by Weiss.
Weiss has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Korkeaoja!
Weiss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Korkeaoja tries to hold on but Weiss pushes him away.
Weiss controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkeaoja regains half guard.
Weiss slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Brando Weiss just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Korkeaoja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korkeaoja trying to control the position but Weiss is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korkeaoja misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Weiss wants to control but Korkeaoja postures up.
Korkeaoja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Korkeaoja trying to control the position but Weiss is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korkeaoja working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Korkeaoja.
Weiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Korkeaoja is trying to break the clinch but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Weiss fails to land.
Weiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weiss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korkeaoja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korkeaoja can't break the clinch.
Korkeaoja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weiss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weiss.
Korkeaoja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weiss misses with some punches.
Korkeaoja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weiss.
Korkeaoja tries to break free but Weiss pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korkeaoja blocks an uppercut.
Korkeaoja trying to land knees to the body.
Korkeaoja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weiss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korkeaoja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weiss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Korkeaoja from controlling successfully.
Korkeaoja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Korkeaoja from controlling successfully.
Korkeaoja 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Korkeaoja 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 cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Korkeaoja throws a body kick that misses.
Brando Weiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korkeaoja lands a jab.
Weiss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korkeaoja was well out of range. Poor timing from Weiss.
Korkeaoja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weiss's guard.
Korkeaoja thows a big elbow that misses.
Korkeaoja tries to free his leg and advance position but Weiss is retaining full guard.
Korkeaoja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Korkeaoja won't allow Weiss to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weiss trying to keep a closed guard but Korkeaoja is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korkeaoja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiss is keeping the position for now.
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korkeaoja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Weiss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korkeaoja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weiss just misses with a punch to the body.
Weiss takes a swing at Korkeaoja's ribcage but misses.
Korkeaoja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weiss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Korkeaoja counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Weiss's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korkeaoja is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiss has wrist control.
Korkeaoja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weiss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weiss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korkeaoja advances to half guard.
Olavi Korkeaoja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korkeaoja trying to mount his opponent but Weiss defends it.
Korkeaoja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weiss defending well though.
Korkeaoja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is looking to improve his position.
Weiss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Korkeaoja content to control rather than advance.
Weiss is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korkeaoja wants to stand up but Weiss has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Weiss.
Olavi Korkeaoja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weiss darts in and clinches Korkeaoja up against the cage.
Korkeaoja pulls guard effortlessly.
Korkeaoja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korkeaoja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Korkeaoja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korkeaoja is pulling down on Weiss's head. It's preventing any offense from Weiss, at least for the moment.
Brando Weiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olavi Korkeaoja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weiss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weiss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olavi Korkeaoja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korkeaoja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Korkeaoja!
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