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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Boggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boggs comes to the cage accompanied by "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer. Tyson Boggs had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, 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. Tyson Boggs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boggs
vs
Ward

179 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

174 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Boggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Ward!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boggs tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boggs looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boggs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ward winds up and cracks Boggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward thows a huge punch but Boggs dodges it nicely.
Boggs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ward.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward stops Boggs from standing up.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward stands up over Boggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward stands up over Boggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boggs's head.
Boggs keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward stands up over Boggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward cracks Boggs with a solid left hand.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward cracks Boggs with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boggs is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward works over Boggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boggs's head.
Boggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Boggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boggs tries to get out of the position.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boggs's head.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boggs's head.
Ward makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward stands up over Boggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boggs 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.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.

Boggs is rocked!
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Boggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Ward 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.

Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward is in close to Boggs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Boggs has wrist control.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Boggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward is working Boggs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boggs's head.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Boggs's brow.
Ward postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Boggs covers up, he's hurt! Ward keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ward and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ward can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Ward!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maua Wauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Fawkes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fawkes
vs
Wauna

187 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calvin Fawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maua Wauna!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Wauna - just one landing.
Fawkes throws a sloppy head kick and Wauna moves out of range easily.
Wauna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fawkes counter with a right hand.
Fawkes connects with the punch.
Fawkes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wauna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fawkes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fawkes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fawkes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Maua Wauna has been cut.
Wauna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes ducks under a wild hook from Wauna.
Wauna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fawkes doesn't manage to clinch there - Wauna circles away.
Fawkes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wauna paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Wauna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fawkes was covering up waiting for the punch and Wauna finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Wauna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fawkes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wauna has Fawkes in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wauna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fawkes has passed into half guard!

Wauna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fawkes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wauna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing that Fawkes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fawkes prevents Wauna from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wauna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fawkes pulls his head out easily.
Wauna is looking for a sweep. Fawkes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wauna pushes Fawkes off looking to stand but Fawkes dives back in and keeps control.
Fawkes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fawkes is looking to advance position but Wauna won't allow it.

Wauna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fawkes wants to take a breather but Wauna is having none of it.
Fawkes controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wauna looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fawkes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fawkes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wauna wants to get back to full guard but Fawkes has mounted him!

Wauna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fawkes.
The referee warns Wauna that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wauna regains half guard.

Wauna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fawkes pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wauna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Wauna looking for subs off his back but Fawkes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wauna misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wauna is not content to let Fawkes control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Calvin Fawkes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maua Wauna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wauna lands a jab-cross combination.
Maua Wauna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fawkes looks for a takedown but Wauna sprawls well.

Wauna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fawkes is trying to defend but Wauna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Wauna is working for a submission of some sort.
Fawkes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fawkes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wauna on the ground.

Wauna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fawkes is just riding it out for now. Wauna eventually gives up the hold.
Wauna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fawkes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wauna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wauna's back!
Fawkes tries to get the hooks in deep but Wauna pushed the leg off.
Wauna tries to roll but Fawkes sticks to his back.
Fawkes is trying to stick to Wauna's back but Wauna is turning into Fawkes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fawkes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wauna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wauna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wauna passes Fawkes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Wauna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wauna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fawkes's head.
Wauna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Wauna seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fawkes is defending against the submission attempts here by Wauna.
Wauna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fawkes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wauna.
Wauna wants to pass to mount but Fawkes is defending the position.
Maua Wauna has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fawkes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wauna prevents Fawkes from improving his position.

Wauna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fawkes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fawkes is looking for a sweep. Wauna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maua Wauna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maua Wauna's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fawkes misses with a wild combination.
Wauna fails to land with a series of punches.
Wauna walks into a jab.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fawkes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wauna misses with a hook. Fawkes ducked under it nicely.
Calvin Fawkes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fawkes lands a jab-cross combination.
Fawkes avoids the body shot from Wauna.
Sloppy strikes from Wauna. Those never looked like landing.
Fawkes works Wauna's body with a nice hook.

Wauna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wauna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wauna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes is looking for a sweep.
Wauna working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wauna sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fawkes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wauna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fawkes prevents Wauna from improving position.
Wauna throws an elbow but Fawkes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fawkes is trying to get back to half guard.
Fawkes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes bucks up and tries to throw Wauna off but instead Wauna has got his back!

Wauna has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Fawkes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Wauna gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maua Wauna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Tribianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Tron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tron
vs
Tribianni

188 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 St Petersburg, Tony Tron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Tribianni!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tribianni closes the distance and pushes Tron back into the cage.
Tribianni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tribianni stalling in the clinch.
Tribianni working Tron over with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tribianni has Tron pressed against the cage, preventing Tron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tribianni stalls.
Tribianni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tron.
Tribianni lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribianni.
Knees to the body from Tribianni.
Tron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tron working hard to break the clinch.
Tribianni effectively controlling the action here.
Tron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tribianni landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribianni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tron avoids it.
Tron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tribianni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tron blocks the elbow strike.
Tron avoiding damage as Tribianni throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tron being controlled against the cage.
Tron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tribianni blocks a body shot from Tron.
Tribianni has Tron pressed against the cage, preventing Tron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tribianni obliges.
Tribianni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tron blocks it with crossed arms.
Tribianni missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tribianni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tron avoids it.
Tribianni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tribianni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tron.
Tron takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tribianni landing knees to the head.
Tribianni looking to throw knees to the head but Tron is blocking nicely.
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!
Tron avoiding damage as Tribianni throws knees to the body.
Tribianni connects with a knee to the head.
Tribianni is struggling to control the position.
Tribianni putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tribianni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tron managing to block the knees to the body from Tribianni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribianni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tron has had enough of the clinch but Tribianni keeps him there for the moment.
Tribianni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tron's efforts to push away.
Tron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Tribianni.
Tron can't break the clinch.
Tribianni lands a knee to the head.
Tron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tribianni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tron can't break the clinch.
Tribianni taking a breather.
Tribianni working Tron over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribianni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tron avoids it.
Tribianni keeps control of Tron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tribianni prevents Tron from breaking the clinch.
Tribianni stalling in the clinch but Tron improves position.
Tribianni keeps control of Tron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tribianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribianni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tribianni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tron managing to block the knees to the body from Tribianni.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tron is trying to force a seperation but Tribianni has the dominant position.
Tron wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Tribianni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tron lands a really nice looking cross but Tribianni seems unphased.
Tribianni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tron fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribianni tries to close the distance and clinch but Tron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacques Tribianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribianni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tribianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Tron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tron throws a nice looking combination but Tribianni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tribianni tries to bum rush Tron with a series of wild strikes but Tron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tribianni tries to clinch there but Tron circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tron misses with the combination.
Tron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Jacques Tribianni has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribianni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tribianni scrambles back to his feet.
Tron stuns Tribianni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tribianni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tron misses with a body shot.
Tribianni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tron lands a lovely overhand right.

Tribianni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tribianni is looking to control Tron's arms but Tron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tribianni has his back to the cage.
Tron takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tribianni avoiding damage.
Tribianni keeps control of Tron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tron tries to break free but Tribianni pushes him back against the cage.
Tron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Tribianni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribianni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tribianni connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tron's face.
Tron tries to break free but Tribianni pushes him back against the cage.
Tribianni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tron is trying to break free.
Tron has had enough of the clinch but Tribianni keeps him there for the moment.
Tron managing to block the knees to the body from Tribianni.
Tribianni missing with knees to the body.
Jacques Tribianni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tron is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribianni has double underhooks.
Tron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tribianni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribianni has Tron pressed against the cage, preventing Tron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tribianni.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tribianni.
Tron tries to break free but Tribianni pushes him back against the cage.
Tribianni is struggling to control the position.
Tribianni tries to land knees in the clinch but Tron avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tron as Tribianni tries to tie him up.
Tribianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribianni lands a knee to the body.
Tron is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tron is trying to break the clinch but Tribianni is controlling him.
Tron managing to block the knees to the body from Tribianni.
Tron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tribianni.
Tron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tribianni blocking some punches.
Tron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribianni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tribianni obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribianni.
Tribianni lands a knee to the body.
Tribianni tries to land knees in the clinch but Tron avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Tribianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Tribianni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribianni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tron throws a series of strikes that have Tribianni backpedaling.
Tribianni wants to clinch.
Tribianni tries to clinch but Tron moves out of range.
Tron is looking to wear down Tribianni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tribianni defending well as Tron loads up on a big left hand.
Tribianni is looking to clinch but Tron is avoiding it.
Tron throws a right and a left that Tribianni avoids nicely.
Tron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tron Rushes Tribianni and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tribianni is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Tron Piles on the pressure and Tribianni crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tron!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Youseff Shafiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafiq comes into the arena with Booty Butt Cheeks blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Shafiq
vs
Pettis

175 cm
20
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

170 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Youseff Shafiq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis connects with a crisp jab.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Pettis lands a left and a right that send Shafiq crashing to the mat, dazed. Pettis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Shafiq is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shafiq looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Shafiq is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pettis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shafiq - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Pettis!
A victorious Anthony Pettis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Flanery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanery is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropkick Murphys - I'm shipping up to Boston. Connor Flanery told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Maywho
vs
Flanery

164 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Flanery!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maywho closes the distance and clinches.

Maywho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Flanery closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maywho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flanery prevents Maywho from improving his position.
Flanery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Maywho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maywho trying to hold on to Flanery's head to control him but Flanery postures up.
Maywho controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maywho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Flanery keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maywho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flanery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maywho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maywho is trying to drag Flanery to the mat but Flanery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Maywho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Flanery breaks the clinch.
Flanery misses with a hook

and Maywho moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flanery breaks from the clinch.
Maywho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flanery looks winded!
Flanery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Maywho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flanery on his heels. He'll look to pass Flanery's guard now, I'm sure.
Maywho stays in close to Flanery's body and controls the position.

Maywho gets to his feet. Flanery looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Flanery. No joy for Maywho on that attempt.
Maywho misses the shot to the body.
Flanery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Maywho closes the distance and clinches.

Maywho breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maywho does it's job there.
Maywho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Maywho drives through and clinches with Flanery against the cage.
Maywho has Flanery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flanery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Maywho pulls guard effortlessly.
Maywho wants to sweep here but Flanery controlling him for the moment.
Maywho controlling the position.
Flanery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maywho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maywho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flanery!
Maywho controlling the pace for now.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maywho stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maywho shoots in and bounces Flanery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maywho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Maywho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maywho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maywho looks for a takedown but Flanery sprawls well.
Flanery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maywho.
Flanery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maywho.
Some wild striking there from Maywho.
Maywho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flanery's waist but Flanery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maywho off to one side.
Flanery misses with a double jab.
Carl Maywho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maywho enables Flanery to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maywho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maywho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Flanery presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Flanery is breathing heavily.

Maywho lands a takedown into guard.
Carl Maywho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maywho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Carl Maywho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Flanery gets caught flat footed, as Maywho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maywho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flanery's guard.

Maywho stands up out of the half guard.

Maywho clinches up with Flanery and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maywho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maywho advances position into side control!

Maywho stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Flanery tries to keep at a distance but Maywho has taken the fight into the clinch.

Flanery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maywho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Maywho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maywho darts in looking for a takedown but Flanery gets double underhooks and turns Maywho into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maywho lands with a right to the head.

Maywho manages to pull guard.
Maywho managing to control the position.
Maywho lands some strikes from the bottom.

Maywho is looking for a triangle but Flanery pushes his legs off easily.

Maywho manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maywho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flanery defends it nicely.
Maywho shoots in but no luck this time.
Flanery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flanery wants it to stay on the feet.
Connor Flanery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maywho shoots for a takedown but Flanery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maywho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flanery misses with a body kick.
Maywho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maywho shoots in for a double leg but Flanery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Maywho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Maywho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Maywho stands up from half guard.
Maywho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flanery.
Maywho tries for a takedown but Flanery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flanery avoids a punch combination nicely.

Maywho drives through and clinches with Flanery against the cage.

Maywho pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Maywho working for a triangle but Flanery defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanery postures up in Maywho's guard and throws a big left but Maywho blocks it.
Flanery trying to control the position from guard on top but Maywho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maywho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flanery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Maywho has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Flanery has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maywho manages to pull guard.

Maywho has an active guard here but Flanery has managed to pass into half guard.
Maywho is controlling Flanery's trapped leg to prevent Flanery from advancing to side control.
Maywho lands a couple of sideways elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maywho wants to get back to full guard.
Maywho is concentrating on defense, preventing Flanery from advancing position.
Maywho is pressing down on Flanery's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maywho trying to control the position here.
Maywho keeping moving, preventing Flanery from controlling successfully.
Maywho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carl Maywho.

Flanery gets tackled into the cage by Maywho. Maywho maintains the clinch.

Maywho decides to pull guard.
Maywho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flanery manages to get himself to full guard.
Maywho is working Flanery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maywho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Connor Flanery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Maywho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Maywho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maywho 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Maywho!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazekage Gaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Linequer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazekage Gaara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gaara
vs
Linequer

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazekage Gaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Linequer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Linequer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gaara pushes a forearm under Linequer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Linequer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazekage Gaara!
Kazekage Gaara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Efrbewc Fregrbws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fregrbws
vs
Penn

185 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
28
175 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Efrbewc Fregrbws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn moves to clinch but Fregrbws breaks away

and Fregrbws decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Penn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penn keeping full guard, as Fregrbws tries to pass.
Fregrbws wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Fregrbws looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Penn is sitting in close to Fregrbws's body. Fregrbws has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fregrbws.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Efrbewc Fregrbws!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrapov has chosen Rocky road to Dublin (RUS) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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?

Gummidge
vs
Khrapov

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
30
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ice Nutrition

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gummidge defending well as Khrapov loads up on a big left hand.
Gummidge throws a low kick but Khrapov avoids it.
Gummidge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khrapov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gummidge staying out of range there.
Gummidge misses the jab.
Gummidge slips under a jab from Khrapov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khrapov, right into the meat.
Gummidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khrapov.
Khrapov misses with a body shot.
Khrapov throws a big shot that misses.
Khrapov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gummidge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khrapov as he jumps to the side.
Khrapov lands an overhand right.
Gummidge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khrapov lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Khrapov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gummidge.
Gummidge looks to land a right hand but Khrapov moved out of range.
Gummidge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khrapov to score with a decent uppercut.
Khrapov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Khrapov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gummidge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khrapov.
Gummidge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khrapov.
Khrapov just misses with a punch to the body.
Khrapov lands an overhand right.
Gummidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khrapov.
Khrapov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Brian Gummidge has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gummidge colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Khrapov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gummidge is left battered and dazed whilst Khrapov and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasiliy Khrapov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragner Thlekbuidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Terry
vs
Thlekbuidi

180 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
175 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Namunamu Clothing
Knox Energy

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 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louis Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragner Thlekbuidi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thlekbuidi gets a takedown into half guard.

Terry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thlekbuidi pulls his head out easily.

Thlekbuidi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Terry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thlekbuidi.

Terry looking for submissions off his back.

Thlekbuidi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terry sees it coming and defends easily.

Terry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thlekbuidi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thlekbuidi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Terry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Terry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thlekbuidi pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Thlekbuidi is looking for a kimura but Terry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thlekbuidi to get the leverage.
Terry is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Iron Fist Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Thlekbuidi wants to work for an arm triangle but Terry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Thlekbuidi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Terry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thlekbuidi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thlekbuidi tries to stand and escape but Terry is controlling the position.

Thlekbuidi is looking for a kimura but Terry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thlekbuidi to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thlekbuidi is working for a kimura but Terry is defending it quite comfortably.

Terry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry works his way to full guard. Good work.

Terry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thlekbuidi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Terry has his foot on Thlekbuidi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thlekbuidi works his way back into a safe position though.
Thlekbuidi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Terry is proving hard to escape from.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Terry is looking for a triangle but Thlekbuidi pushes his legs off easily.

Terry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thlekbuidi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Terry is breathing heavily.

Terry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Thlekbuidi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thlekbuidi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thlekbuidi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Terry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thlekbuidi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Terry's guard.

Thlekbuidi 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.

Terry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thlekbuidi defends it easily.

Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Terry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terry manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Terry's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thlekbuidi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Terry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thlekbuidi is aware though and is defending well.
Thlekbuidi wants to get up but he can't break Terry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Terry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Terry has a closed guard, preventing Thlekbuidi from standing up.

Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Terry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terry manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Terry's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thlekbuidi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ragner Thlekbuidi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thlekbuidi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Terry quickly recovers to half guard.
Terry manages to get to full guard.

Terry looking for a guillotine here but Thlekbuidi defends easily.
Thlekbuidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Thlekbuidi 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.

Terry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Terry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Terry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terry manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Terry's guard.
Thlekbuidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Terry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Thlekbuidi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thlekbuidi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Terry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Terry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thlekbuidi tries to stand but Terry is controlling from the bottom.

Terry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thlekbuidi defends it easily.

Terry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Thlekbuidi wanted to stand there but Terry had control of the position.

Thlekbuidi 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.
Thlekbuidi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Thlekbuidi 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.

Terry working for a triangle but Thlekbuidi defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terry is keeping the position for now.
Thlekbuidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Terry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thlekbuidi defends well.
Thlekbuidi advances to half guard.

Thlekbuidi is working for a kimura but Terry is defending it quite comfortably.

Terry actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terry is defending against the submission attempts here by Thlekbuidi.

Thlekbuidi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terry sees it coming and defends easily.
Thlekbuidi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Terry manages to get to full guard.

Thlekbuidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thlekbuidi has managed to get both his arms back between Terry's legs - danger averted.
Thlekbuidi wants to get up but he can't break Terry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Terry has his foot on Thlekbuidi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thlekbuidi works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Louis Terry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thlekbuidi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Terry looking for submissions off his back.

Thlekbuidi is working for a submission of some sort.

Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura but Terry is defending well.

Thlekbuidi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Terry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thlekbuidi pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi seems to be looking for submissions.
Thlekbuidi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Thlekbuidi wants to work for an arm triangle but Terry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura but Terry is defending well.

Terry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Thlekbuidi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Terry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Thlekbuidi seems to be working for a kimura but Terry defends the submission attempt.

Terry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thlekbuidi pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terry is just riding it out for now. Thlekbuidi eventually gives up the hold.

Terry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragner Thlekbuidi has got the better of the ground game so far.

Thlekbuidi is working for a kimura but Terry is defending it quite comfortably.

Thlekbuidi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terry sees it coming and defends easily.

Thlekbuidi wants to work for an arm triangle but Terry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Terry looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Terry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Terry actively working from the bottom here.

Thlekbuidi seems to be working for a kimura but Terry defends the submission attempt.
Thlekbuidi works his way into side control.
Terry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thlekbuidi off and has taken his back!
Thlekbuidi tries to escape but Terry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terry looking to break Thlekbuidi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thlekbuidi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Terry will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thlekbuidi turns into Terry and is now in his guard.

Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Terry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terry manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Terry's guard.
Thlekbuidi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Terry is proving hard to escape from.

Terry looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thlekbuidi is defending well. Terry quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thlekbuidi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Terry celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Terry!

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