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QFC Tournament 248 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Machida had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Machida!
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, Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDigglepuss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida catches McDigglepuss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDigglepuss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDigglepuss throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDigglepuss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
McDigglepuss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but McDigglepuss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss.
McDigglepuss wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has McDigglepuss backing up. McDigglepuss nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
McDigglepuss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDigglepuss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but McDigglepuss is just out of range.
McDigglepuss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDigglepuss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDigglepuss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. McDigglepuss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lands with an uppercut that bounces McDigglepuss off the cage and back into range.
McDigglepuss misses the jab.
McDigglepuss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDigglepuss fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by McDigglepuss.
A big right from Machida misses.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDigglepuss pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
McDigglepuss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Machida.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDigglepuss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDigglepuss wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDigglepuss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Machida.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of McDigglepuss's head.
McDigglepuss tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
McDigglepuss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
McDigglepuss tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
McDigglepuss is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
McDigglepuss is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDigglepuss tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
McDigglepuss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machida is leaning against McDigglepuss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDigglepuss wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDigglepuss misses with a punch to the body.
McDigglepuss is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDigglepuss backwards.
McDigglepuss tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
McDigglepuss misses with the head strike.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
McDigglepuss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDigglepuss is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Machida.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDigglepuss backwards.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDigglepuss wants to take the fight to the mat but Machida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
McDigglepuss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDigglepuss tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDigglepuss's efforts to push away.
McDigglepuss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida has McDigglepuss pressed against the cage, preventing McDigglepuss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDigglepuss is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machida keeps control of McDigglepuss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDigglepuss wants a takedown.
McDigglepuss tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Machida will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida connects with a single shot there.
McDigglepuss misses with a wild combination.
Machida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDigglepuss back to the cage. Machida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDigglepuss throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
McDigglepuss falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDigglepuss shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but McDigglepuss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDigglepuss fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDigglepuss throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
McDigglepuss misses with a double jab.
McDigglepuss looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida works over McDigglepuss's head and body with a nice combination.
McDigglepuss is rocked!
McDigglepuss misses with the combination.
McDigglepuss shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDigglepuss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDigglepuss is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida lands the left hand.
Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida prevents McDigglepuss from breaking the clinch.
McDigglepuss is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDigglepuss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machida is defending well.
Anderson Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDigglepuss's efforts to push away.
McDigglepuss can't break the clinch.
McDigglepuss tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDigglepuss's efforts to push away.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDigglepuss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Machida.
Machida pushes McDigglepuss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDigglepuss is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
McDigglepuss is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
McDigglepuss tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDigglepuss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDigglepuss seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Machida.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
McDigglepuss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida digs a right hand into McDigglepuss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDigglepuss's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on McDigglepuss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
McDigglepuss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has McDigglepuss pressed against the cage, preventing McDigglepuss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDigglepuss tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
McDigglepuss tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida has McDigglepuss pressed against the cage, preventing McDigglepuss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDigglepuss backwards.
McDigglepuss can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
McDigglepuss is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida pushes McDigglepuss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDigglepuss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDigglepuss's efforts to push away.
Machida digs a right hand underneath McDigglepuss's ribcage. McDigglepuss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDigglepuss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
Machida has McDigglepuss pressed against the cage, preventing McDigglepuss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDigglepuss tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Machida.
McDigglepuss tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDigglepuss can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDigglepuss backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida has McDigglepuss pressed against the cage, preventing McDigglepuss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida prevents a body shot from McDigglepuss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Machida.
McDigglepuss is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida keeps control of McDigglepuss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDigglepuss tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Machida dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDigglepuss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDigglepuss shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as McDigglepuss shoots in.
McDigglepuss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDigglepuss.
Anderson Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss.
McDigglepuss needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Machida connects with a combination that backs up McDigglepuss into the cage. Machida lands a flurry of punches that gets past McDigglepuss's guard. McDigglepuss is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Machida bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan Cooper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cameron Cage's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Cooper!
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, Cameron Cage!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off.
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
A short right from Cooper.
Cage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Cage's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
Cooper pushes Cage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper can't break the clinch.
Cooper slowing the pace effectively.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
Cage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duncan Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Cage.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
Cage looks winded!
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
Cage is rocked!
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cage is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Cooper is pressed up against the cage. Cage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cooper down to the mat. Cooper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Cooper pounces like a tiger and cracks Cage with a vicious hook! Cage is down but not out! Cooper follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duncan Cooper!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mee Thafa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mee Thafa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mee Thafa!
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, Max Newton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thafa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thafa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thafa manages to get to full guard.
Thafa keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thafa looking for a triangle here. Newton is fighting it but it looks tight! Thafa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Newton is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mee Thafa!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dismas Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Gaudinot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dismas Tanner!
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, Louis Gaudinot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner misses with a takedown
and Gaudinot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaudinot.
Gaudinot tries for a takedown but Tanner manages to get underhooks.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Gaudinot manages to get underhooks.
Gaudinot fails to pull guard.
Tanner wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dismas Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaudinot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tanner manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tanner with the ground and pound but Gaudinot regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gaudinot is not content to let Tanner control the position.
Gaudinot is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaudinot gets back to full guard.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaudinot on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner throwing strikes from guard but Gaudinot blocks nicely.
Gaudinot trying to control the position here.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaudinot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dismas Tanner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tanner shoots and misses
and Gaudinot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gaudinot controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaudinot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gaudinot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanner is on top in guard.
Gaudinot uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gaudinot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaudinot misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanner enables Gaudinot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gaudinot sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Louis Gaudinot hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gaudinot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Tanner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaudinot's waist but Gaudinot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanner off to one side.
Gaudinot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaudinot seems to be working for a kimura but Tanner defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Gaudinot is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gaudinot dominated that 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.
Gaudinot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaudinot.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaudinot moves away.
Dismas Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaudinot throws a leg kick but Tanner moved away.
Tanner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gaudinot gets tackled into the cage by Tanner. Tanner maintains the clinch.
Gaudinot prevents a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner is trying to trip Gaudinot. He has hold of a leg but Gaudinot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tanner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Gaudinot keeps moving.
Gaudinot scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaudinot shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gaudinot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Gaudinot keeps it at a distance.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner shoots and misses
and Gaudinot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaudinot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gaudinot stays in close to Tanner's body and controls the position.
That's two 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, due to lack of action by Louis Gaudinot.
Tanner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dismas Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaudinot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanner pinned against the cage. Tanner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaudinot moves out of range as Tanner throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaudinot as he jumps to the side.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Gaudinot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaudinot is fending him off so far but Tanner persists. Nope, Gaudinot circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner misses with a takedown
and Gaudinot counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tanner!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanner is looking to reverse the position.
Tanner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gaudinot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaudinot tries for a kimura but Tanner is defending well.
Gaudinot trying to control the position but Tanner is working away.
Gaudinot tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaudinot advances to mount.
Tanner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gaudinot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Gaudinot.
Gaudinot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanner avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaudinot shoots in and drives through. Tanner sprawls well.
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Gaudinot sprawls well.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaudinot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dismas Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Gaudinot.
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaudinot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanner throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Louis Gaudinot has been cut.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaudinot leaves Tanner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaudinot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gaudinot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gaudinot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tanner sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaudinot stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Gaudinot circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaudinot tries to avoid it but Tanner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaudinot to the ground. Gaudinot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaudinot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanner's waist but Tanner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaudinot off to one side.
Gaudinot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanner's waist but Tanner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaudinot off to one side.
Tanner rushes Gaudinot and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaudinot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaudinot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaudinot as he jumps to the side.
Gaudinot gets a double leg takedown into Tanner's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaudinot stands up and waves to Tanner to follow him.
Gaudinot fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanner tries to clinch but Gaudinot moves out of range.
Tanner cracks Gaudinot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Gaudinot pushes him off.
Tanner tries to clinch up.
Tanner slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaudinot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dismas Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaudinot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaudinot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Tanner as Gaudinot shoots in.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaudinot blocks the leg kick.
Gaudinot leaves Tanner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaudinot. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaudinot tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gaudinot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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 Dismas Tanner.
I think Gaudinot 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Louis Gaudinot!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Louis Gaudinot!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Louis Gaudinot!
Louis Gaudinot wins by unanimous decision!
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