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P2.0^9: Dude Where's My Teeth? PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nagato Uzumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzumaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Days Grace - Pain . Nagato Uzumaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nagato Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Uzumaki. Those never looked like landing.
Roger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roger is trying to control the action in half guard but Uzumaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uzumaki taking some punishment here, with Roger in his half guard.
Uzumaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roger trying to control from half guard but Uzumaki is working away.
Uzumaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roger wants to take a breather but Uzumaki is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger is looking to stall here but Uzumaki recovers full guard.
Uzumaki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roger has his hands clasped together but Uzumaki extends an breaks Roger's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Uzumaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nagato Uzumaki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samiel Yukio Queriza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thurgood Jenkins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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176 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Las Vegas, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samiel Yukio Queriza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queriza tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Queriza checks a leg kick.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Queriza is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queriza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queriza avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Queriza moves out of range.
Queriza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Queriza pushes him off.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Queriza's guard.
Queriza has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
Queriza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Queriza seems keen to control Jenkins's posture.
Queriza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jenkins stands and steps away. Queriza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Queriza's calf.
Jenkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Queriza!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queriza is looking to get to half guard.
Queriza tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Queriza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Queriza is now in Jenkins's guard. A big mistake from Jenkins there, giving up the dominant position!
Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Queriza defends well.
Queriza wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Queriza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Queriza tries to stand but Jenkins is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Queriza controlling from the top position.
Queriza wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samiel Yukio Queriza.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins slips a jab from Queriza.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Queriza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jenkins tests Queriza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Queriza circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Queriza should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. Queriza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queriza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Queriza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Queriza wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Queriza postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samiel Yukio Queriza wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queriza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thurgood Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Jenkins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Queriza is avoiding damage well.
Jenkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Queriza throws a head kick that misses.
Queriza takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Queriza avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Queriza keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Queriza.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queriza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jenkins's guard now.
Queriza advances to half guard.
Queriza is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Queriza is breathing heavily.
Jenkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Queriza is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
Queriza prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Queriza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samiel Yukio Queriza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins lands a high kick!
Jenkins throws a one two combo.
Jenkins works over Queriza's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jenkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Queriza back to the cage. Jenkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Queriza is rocked!
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Queriza moves out of range.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jenkins misses with a combination
and Queriza counters with a takedown into side control.
Queriza trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is pushing Queriza's head away, looking to escape. Queriza manages to hold on to the position though.
Jenkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is looking to control Queriza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
Queriza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins is looking to escape.
Queriza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queriza is pressing down on Jenkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Samiel Yukio Queriza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queriza is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Samiel Yukio Queriza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Queriza goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jenkins wants to get up but he can't break Queriza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Queriza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jenkins has Queriza in his guard.
Queriza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queriza defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Queriza from controlling successfully.
Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Queriza defends easily.
Queriza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samiel Yukio Queriza.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Queriza ducks under and follows up with a left that Queriza also avoids with ease.
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jenkins cracks Queriza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Queriza ducks under and follows up with a left that Queriza also avoids with ease.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Samiel Yukio Queriza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins throws a good cross that connects.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Queriza avoids nicely.
Queriza takes one to the chin there.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenkins, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashmallim Zadkiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Snuffed Out by Streetlife. Zadkiel has chosen Morbid Angel - God of emptiness as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashmallim Zadkiel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zadkiel tries to clinch up
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zadkiel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Hashmallim Zadkiel has been cut.
Zadkiel tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and Washington lands a stunning uppercut that sends Zadkiel to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zadkiel controls his leg.
Washington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Washington lands with some strikes.
Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zadkiel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Washington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zadkiel is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a big elbow - Zadkiel is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zadkiel is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Orakpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Falco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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282 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Orakpo!
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, Rocco Falco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orakpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Falco.
Falco throws a lazy body kick
and Orakpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Falco lands with a nice body kick.
Falco moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Brian Orakpo has been cut.
Falco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orakpo counters with a nice body shot.
Rocco Falco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falco tries to land a front kick but Orakpo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falco leaves Orakpo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Orakpo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orakpo throwing strikes but missing.
Falco keeping moving, preventing Orakpo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Falco keeping moving, preventing Orakpo from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orakpo misses with a looping right.
Falco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orakpo.
Falco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orakpo's guard.
Orakpo is trying to keep Falco in close.
Falco 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orakpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orakpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falco is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocco Falco.
Orakpo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falco.
Falco is looking to land body kicks.
Falco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orakpo's head backwards.
Falco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orakpo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orakpo.
Falco keeps Orakpo at a distance using the push kick.
Orakpo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falco works over Orakpo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco throws a nice looking combination but Orakpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falco delivers a nice body kick.
Falco jabs Orakpo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Falco.
Falco misses with a kick to the body.
Falco shoots in for a double leg but Orakpo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brian Orakpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Falco.
Falco is looking to land body kicks.
Falco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Falco sizes up Orakpo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Falco misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Falco.
Falco throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falco. Orakpo shrugs it off though.
Falco connects with a solid leg kick.
Falco looking to score a takedown here. Orakpo is defending well but Falco drives through and ends up in Orakpo's guard.
Falco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orakpo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Falco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Orakpo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Falco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Falco lands a nice shot to the head.
Falco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orakpo is looking to escape.
Orakpo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Falco with the ground and pound from mount.
Falco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Falco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Orakpo is rocked!
Brian Orakpo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Orakpo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Falco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Brain Pattern. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vieira stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Vieira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vieira stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Vieira throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vieira's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vieira throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leo Vieira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vieira gets a clinch.
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vieira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez is fighting to break Vieira's control of his arms but Vieira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leo Vieira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vieira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a big head kick but Vieira shrugs it off.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a big head kick but Vieira shrugs it off.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
and Vieira counters with a takedown into side control.
Vieira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vieira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez is working an open guard so Vieira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vieira has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Vieira tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vieira misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Vieira shoots in.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vieira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Vieira pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Vieira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Vieira closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that stops Vieira in his tracks momentarily.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Vieira backs away looking to recover.
Vieira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Vieira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Vieira moved away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vieira, right into the meat.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Vieira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Vieira fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vieira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
That's two 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.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Vieira thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a big head kick but Vieira shrugs it off.
Vieira moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vieira thinking.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Vieira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vieira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Vieira throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Vieira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
Vieira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Vieira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leo Vieira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Sanchez.
I think Vieira 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vieira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago The Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago The Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by The Monster.
Richmond throws a looping overhand right but The Monster ducks down to avoid it.
Richmond throws a jab but it's blocked by The Monster.
Richmond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richmond misses with a looping left.
James Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Monster walks into a left hand.
The Monster staying out of range there.
The Monster slips a straight right by Richmond.
Richmond misses with a hook.
Richmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richmond swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Monster defending well as Richmond loads up on a big left hand.
Richmond cracks The Monster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! The Monster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Richmond finish him?
It looks like Thiago The Monster has been cut.
The Monster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Monster staying out of range there.
Richmond dances in with a quick combination. The Monster is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Richmond snaps The Monster's head back. The Monster stumbles backwards against the cage. Richmond steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with The Monster's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. The Monster just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Richmond!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Olic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by undead. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Olic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Olic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivanov's guard now.
Olic looking to pass the guard.
Olic trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olic defends it easily.
Olic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov has his foot on Olic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olic works his way back into a safe position though.
Olic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Olic pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olic defends well.
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olic wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olic wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Olic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but Olic defends easily.
Ivanov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Olic is defending well. Ivanov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Olic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ivanov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artem Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karol Rucinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rucinski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Rucinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to chop away at Rucinski's legs.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rucinski manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rucinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rucinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rucinski has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rucinski is out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buonarroti Simoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rucinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Rucinski misses with a takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rucinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rucinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Rucinski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rucinski shoots and misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Rucinski 's knee.
Buonarroti Simoni has his takedown stuffed
and Rucinski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rucinski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski wants to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buonarroti Simoni is on top in guard.
Buonarroti Simoni throws and elbow that misses. Rucinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buonarroti Simoni's guard. Nice move by Rucinski!
Rucinski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buonarroti Simoni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Buonarroti Simoni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rucinski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rucinski throws and elbow that misses. Buonarroti Simoni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rucinski's guard. Nice move by Buonarroti Simoni!
Rucinski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rucinski looking to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucinski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buonarroti Simoni because Rucinski loaded up on that one.
Buonarroti Simoni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rucinski.
Rucinski working for a guillotine from mount but Buonarroti Simoni is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rucinski tries to control but Buonarroti Simoni wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rucinski avoids the attempt from Buonarroti Simoni to control.
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.
Rucinski wants to take Buonarroti Simoni's back here but Buonarroti Simoni is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rucinski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Buonarroti Simoni has worked his arm free - good work by Buonarroti Simoni!
Buonarroti Simoni defending against the ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni struggling a bit here.
Rucinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buonarroti Simoni, who protects the arm well.
Rucinski landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep.
Rucinski tries to score with some ground and pound. Buonarroti Simoni controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rucinski trying to control the action but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to buck Rucinski off but Rucinski is having none of it.
Rucinski is looking to take a break and control but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rucinski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rucinski but great work by Buonarroti Simoni.
Rucinski is looking to regain half guard here but Buonarroti Simoni keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rucinski is not content to let Buonarroti Simoni control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rucinski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buonarroti Simoni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rucinski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rucinski tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Rucinski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rucinski.
Buonarroti Simoni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rucinski shoots in but Buonarroti Simoni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rucinski scores with a takedown into Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling Rucinski's posture.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Rucinski from controlling successfully.
Rucinski content to stall in guard here.
Rucinski looking to sit in guard and control but Buonarroti Simoni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Rucinski working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karol Rucinski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a takedown attempt
and Rucinski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buonarroti Simoni won't be happy with that.
Rucinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rucinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buonarroti Simoni keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buonarroti Simoni can't do much from the bottom here.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rucinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rucinski wants to free his trapped foot but Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Rucinski trying to control the action but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Rucinski is looking to pass Buonarroti Simoni's guard but actually Buonarroti Simoni recovers to full guard.
Rucinskiis looking to pass into half guard but Buonarroti Simoni pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Buonarroti Simoni is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni scoring with some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni throws and elbow that misses. Rucinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buonarroti Simoni's guard. Nice move by Rucinski!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Rucinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rucinski 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Rucinski!
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