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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Eberle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Eberle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Gouveia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouveia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gouveia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gouveia duly obliges.
Eberle tries a head kick but it misses.
Gouveia is looking for the big counter here.
Gouveia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gouveia fails to land with a series of punches.
Eberle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gouveia throws out a counter right but Eberle avoids it with no problem.
Eberle blocks a head kick by Gouveia.
Gouveia throws a series of punches but Eberle moves out of range.
Gouveia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eberle.
Gouveia throws a combination. Eberle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gouveia misses with a few strikes there.
Eberle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eberle lands a head kick. Gouveia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gouveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gouveia avoids the head kick by Eberle.
Gouveia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gouveia misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia throws a leg kick but Eberle checks it.
Eberle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gouveia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gouveia misses with a kick to the body.
Gouveia misses with a body kick.
Eberle lands a head kick!
Gouveia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eberles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Eberle.
Gouveia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eberle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gouveia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gouveia throws a low kick but Eberle avoids it.
Eberle scores with a head kick.
Eberle lands a big head kick that sends Gouveia tumbling to the mat! Eberle takes a step backwards and waves Gouveia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gouveia is rocked!
It looks like Mike Gouveia has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eberle moves away from the strike by Gouveia.
Eberle closes the distance and clinches up with Gouveia, looking for a takedown. Eberle pushes Gouveia against the cage but Gouveia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eberle sets himself, and Gouveia steps forward looking for the clinch! Eberle avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia swinging wildly here.
Gouveia avoids the head kick by Eberle.
Eberle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eberle is breathing heavily.
Eberle misses with a head kick.
Gouveia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eberle tries a head kick but it misses.
Gouveia throws a sloppy head kick and Eberle moves out of range easily.
Gouveia lands with a nice body punch.
Gouveia avoids the head kick by Eberle.
As Eberle backs off Gouveia throws a huge counter combo but Eberle manages to avoid it all.
Gouveia moves out of range as Eberle throws a body kick.
Gouveia throws a sloppy head kick and Eberle moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Eberle.
Gouveia wants to counter the offense by Eberle and move into the clinch position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gouveia.
Gouveia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eberle scores with a jab.
Gouveia misses with a low kick.
Eberle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gouveia throws a nice looking combination but Eberle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eberle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gouveia.
Gouveia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gouveia misses with a head kick.
Gouveia misses with the combination.
Gouveia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gouveia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eberle throws a front kick that sends Gouveia stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberle throws a head kick that misses
and Gouveia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eberle dodges the punch combination from Gouveia.
Eberle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gouveia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eberle takes a step back to recover.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eberle - that will leave a mark!
Gouveia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gouveia misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gouveia throws a leg kick but Eberle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eberle looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Eberle blocks a head kick by Gouveia.
Eberle delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Gouveia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Gouveia'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.
Gouveia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Gouveia lands.
Eberle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eberle throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Eberle.
Eberle throws the kick towards the body but Gouveia avoids it.
Gouveia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eberle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gouveia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eberle throws a big counter combination but Gouveia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eberle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gouveia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gouveia looks to move away, Eberle throws a big counter combo bu Gouveia just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses.
Eberle fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eberle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Eberle misses its intended target.
Mike Gouveia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gouveia throws a right hand that Eberle ducks under and follows up with a left that Eberle also avoids with ease.
Eberle is looking for a counter combo.
Eberle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gouveia.
A head kick misses from Gouveia.
Eberle tries a head kick but it misses.
Gouveia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eberle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eberle throws a body kick that misses.
Gouveia misses with a two punch combination.
Gouveia throws a solid leg kick but Eberle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gouveia.
Eberle throws a head kick but Gouveia moves out of range.
Eberle throws a sloppy head kick
and Gouveia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gouveia throws the kick towards the body but Eberle avoids it.
Gouveia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eberle backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gouveia dips to his left and cracks Eberle with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gouveia scores with a hook to the body. Eberle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gouveia works over Eberle's head and body with a nice combination.
Eberle throws a body kick that misses.
Mike Gouveia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gouveia scores with a three punch combo!
Gouveia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gouveia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEberle.
Eberle throws a head kick but Gouveia moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Eberle.
Gouveia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eberle with a body shot.
Gouveia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gouveia throws a series of strikes that have Eberle backpedaling.
Eberle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gouveia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gouveia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eberle throws a sloppy head kick
and Gouveia counters with a series of strikes. Eberle will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eberle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Eberle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gouveia counters with a three punch combo that has Eberle backing up. Eberle nods at Gouveia to acknowledge the strikes.
Gouveia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eberle throws a head kick but Gouveia moves out of range.
Gouveia avoids the head kick by Eberle.
Gouveia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gouveia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eberle backs up against the cage.
Gouveia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Eberle avoids the head kick by Gouveia.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eberle throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gouveia throws a nice looking combination but Eberle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eberle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gouveia tests Eberle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gouveia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia throws a series of punches but Eberle moves out of range.
Eberle misses with a head kick.
Eberle's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Eberle throws a sloppy head kick and Gouveia moves out of range easily.
Gouveia's corner calls for a 1-2. Gouveia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gouveia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gouveia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gouveia throws a right hand that Eberle ducks under and follows up with a left that Eberle also avoids with ease.
Eberle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gouveia throws a sloppy head kick and Eberle moves out of range easily.
Eberle misses with a head kick.
Eberle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eberle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gouveia throws a counter combo.
Gouveia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gouveia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eberle blocks a head kick by Gouveia.
Gouveia connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gouveia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Gouveia'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gouveia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eberle circles away quickly and effectively.
Eberle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gouveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gouveia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eberle misses with a head kick.
Eberle connects with a high kick.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses.
Eberle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gouveia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eberle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gouveia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gouveia tests Eberle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eberle scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Gouveia. Those never looked like landing.
Gouveia lands a jab-cross combination.
Eberle is looking to slow Gouveia down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Eberle.
Gouveia works over Eberle's head and body with a nice combination.
Gouveia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eberle tests Gouveia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gouveia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gouveia throws a right hand that Eberle ducks under and follows up with a left that Eberle also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gouveia misses with a left hand
and Eberle counters with a nice body kick.
Gouveia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gouveia avoids the head kick by Eberle.
Eberle throws a sloppy head kick and Gouveia moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberle blocks a head kick by Gouveia.
A head kick misses from Gouveia.
Gouveia misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Eberle.
Gouveia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gouveia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eberle shoots in looking for a takedown. Gouveia tries to sprawl out of it but Eberle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gouveia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gouveia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gouveia tries a head kick but it misses.
Eberle throws a head kick that Gouveia semi-blocks.
Eberle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia tried to score with a low kick but Eberle checks it.
Eberle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gouveia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gouveia throws a series of punches but Eberle moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gouveia.
A head kick from Eberle lands but Gouveia takes it in his stride.
Eberle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gouveia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gouveia throws a series of punches but Eberle avoids them all with ease.
Eberle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gouveia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gouveia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eberle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia throws a head kick but Eberle moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Eberle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gouveia lunges at Eberle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eberle's hand.
Eberle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gouveia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gouveia misses with a two punch combination.
Eberle throws a head kick that Gouveia semi-blocks.
Gouveia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eberle is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Eberle.
Eberle avoids the head kick by Gouveia.
Dante Eberle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gouveia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eberle. Eberle obviously looking to wear him down.
Gouveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eberle keeps Gouveia at a distance using the push kick.
Mike Gouveia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eberle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gouveia is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Gouveia.
Well Gouveia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Gouveia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zadarozhni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Goldberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Zadarozhni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zadarozhni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Zadarozhni persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg is looking for a counter combo.
Zadarozhni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldberg circles away.
Goldberg throws a wild body kick that Zadarozhni sees coming a mile off.
Zadarozhni tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Zadarozhni closes the distance and clinches up with Goldberg, looking for a takedown. Zadarozhni pushes Goldberg against the cage but Goldberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Zadarozhni.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Zadarozhni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldberg defends it well.
Goldberg lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Igor Zadarozhni has been cut.
Zadarozhni shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zadarozhni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zadarozhni slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
Zadarozhni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldberg swivels and escapes.
Igor Zadarozhni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg darts in and clinches Zadarozhni up against the cage.
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zadarozhni gets caught flat footed, as Goldberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zadarozhni is on top in guard.
Zadarozhni looks winded!
Goldberg pulls Zadarozhni in close to prevent any damage.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Goldberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Zadarozhni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zadarozhni postures up and lands a big shot to Goldberg's brow.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zadarozhni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zadarozhni's guard.
Goldberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Zadarozhni keeps moving.
Zadarozhni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is stalling in the full guard.
We've been informed that Zadarozhni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zadarozhni wants to control the position but Goldberg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zadarozhni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Goldberg seems content to control.
Goldberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Zadarozhni dodges it nicely.
Goldberg stalling.
Zadarozhni is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldberg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zadarozhni has his hands clasped together around Goldberg's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Zadarozhni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zadarozhni, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldberg breaks from the clinch.
Zadarozhni is looking to clinch but Goldberg is avoiding it.
Zadarozhni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zadarozhni tries to clinch up but Goldberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldberg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zadarozhni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Zadarozhni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldberg dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zadarozhni wants to control the position but Goldberg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zadarozhni preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zadarozhni is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zadarozhni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zadarozhni trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zadarozhni was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goldberg trying to control but Zadarozhni is working from the bottom.
Goldberg cracks Zadarozhni with a solid left hand.
Zadarozhni wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg wants to get up but he can't break Zadarozhni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zadarozhni is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Zadarozhni is working away.
Zadarozhni is being controlled here.
Zadarozhni is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Zadarozhni is working away.
Goldberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg grinds an elbow into Zadarozhni's temple.
Check out the look on Goldberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg wants to stand but Zadarozhni has his arm trapped.
Zadarozhni is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goldberg connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Zadarozhni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zadarozhni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Zadarozhni.
Nice sprawl there from Zadarozhni as Goldberg shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zadarozhni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zadarozhni misses with a knee to the head.
Zadarozhni manages to break the clinch.
Zadarozhni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg clinches.
Goldberg manages to pull guard.
Zadarozhni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zadarozhni trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zadarozhni defends well.
Zadarozhni trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Zadarozhni postures up.
Zadarozhni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg trying to keep a closed guard but Zadarozhni is proving a slippery customer.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zadarozhni is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zadarozhni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldberg has Zadarozhni up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goldberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Zadarozhni from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zadarozhni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zadarozhni won't allow Goldberg to get back to his feet.
Goldberg has his hands on Zadarozhni's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Zadarozhni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldberg is on top in guard.
Zadarozhni keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Igor Zadarozhni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goldberg stands up from Zadarozhni's guard - Goldberg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zadarozhni tries for a takedown but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zadarozhni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zadarozhni thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zadarozhni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zadarozhni working a defensive guard but Goldberg manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Marciano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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221 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano actively working from the bottom here.
Marciano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
White wants to pass the guard but Marciano is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White seems to be looking for submissions.
White controlling the action here.
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White is just content to waste time from the top position. Marciano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White stands up over Marciano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Marciano's legs - danger averted.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White is standing up over Marciano. Marciano looks to escape but White dives into side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano clinches with his opponent.
Marciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marciano is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. White presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Marciano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marciano controlling the action here for a moment.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marciano enables White to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marciano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano connects with a knee to the head.
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Marciano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Marciano ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marciano controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Marciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Marciano won't allow it.
White fails to pull guard.
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano trying to control here.
White looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Marciano's thigh. Marciano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Marciano wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
Marciano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marciano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marciano has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marciano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marciano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marciano slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano checks the leg kick.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Marciano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Marciano.
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Marciano to work.
Marciano gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
Marciano can't get the takedown.
Marciano is struggling to control the position.
White is looking to control Marciano's arms but Marciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is trying to stall.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marciano gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marciano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
White trying to control the action but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Marciano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to pass to full mount but Marciano defends it.
Marciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marciano has worked his arm free - good work by Marciano!
White working away.
White trying to control the action but Marciano is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marciano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
White trying to control the action but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Marciano is trying to improve his position.
Marciano is being controlled here.
Marciano trying to control but White flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control the position but Marciano frees himself and scrambles - White manages to regain control in side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White looks for a takedown but Marciano sprawls well.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Marciano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marciano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jax Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Marciano throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Marciano pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marciano drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Marciano.
Marciano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has White in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jax Marciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marciano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Marciano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrick Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deep tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis throws the left hand but Deep avoids the punch easily.
Deep doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deep under the eye.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Deep counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Deep lands a head kick. Lewis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Harrick Lewis has been cut.
Deep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis throws a hook but Deep avoids it easily.
Lewis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Deep misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis cracks Deep with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lewis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Deep to stand back up!
Deep is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Deep is just out of range.
Deep wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deep.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Deep does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep has managed to clinch.
Deep's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Deep really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deeps head.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Deep is controlling him.
Deep breaks the clinch.
Deep lands a really nice looking cross but Lewis seems unphased.
Deep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis throws a hook but Deep avoids it easily.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Deep misses the target.
Deep fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lewis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deep pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Deep looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Deep breaks from the clinch.
Lewis leaves Deep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BAM! Lewis delivers a spinning backfist that drops Deep like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harrick Lewis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Mon Ami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Ruth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jean Paul Mon Ami's chin.
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213 lbs
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209 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Mon Ami!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth shoots in and drives through. Mon Ami sprawls well.
Ruth backing away here, and Mon Ami unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mon Ami. That snapped Ruth's head back.
It looks like Ed Ruth has been cut.
Ruth dives in for a single leg takedown but Mon Ami sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mon Ami wants to counter with a clinch but Ruth pushes him away.
Mon Ami gets a clinch.
Mon Ami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mon Ami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruth or not.
Ruth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mon Ami fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Ruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruth darts in looking for a takedown but Mon Ami gets double underhooks and turns Ruth into the cage.
Mon Ami has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mon Ami feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruth's calf.
Mon Ami clinches.
Mon Ami lands a shoulder strike.
Mon Ami lands a nice shot to the body.
Mon Ami lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth tries for a takedown but Mon Ami manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Mon Ami.
Ruth looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mon Ami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mon Ami lands with a shot to the body.
Mon Ami moves into the clinch.
Mon Ami pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mon Ami - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mon Ami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mon Ami scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mon Ami.
Ruth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mon Ami gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mon Ami lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Mon Ami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mon Ami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mon Ami gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mon Ami prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mon Ami after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mon Ami gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mon Ami lands a shot to the body.
Ruth is breathing heavily.
Ruth has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mon Ami clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ruth punches Mon Ami on the ear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth gets his hands free as Mon Ami looks to control.
Mon Ami rolls, trying to escape but Ruth keeps control of the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mon Ami manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruth's guard. Nice work there by Mon Ami.
Mon Ami is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mon Ami is looking to stand up but Ruth won't let him.
Mon Ami is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mon Ami has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruth is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mon Ami preventing the sweep.
Ruth has a closed guard, preventing Mon Ami from standing up.
Ruth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mon Ami manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mon Ami can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mon Ami is continuing to stall.
Mon Ami trying to control the position.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mon Ami holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth distracts Mon Ami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mon Ami keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth distracts Mon Ami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mon Ami holds on and takes a little breather.
The adventures of Mon Ami the control monster continue. Boring.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Mon Ami keeps moving.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Mon Ami pulls Ruth in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Mon Ami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mon Ami to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mon Ami sprawls well initially but Ruth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mon Ami controlling the position well.
Mon Ami is trying to stand up here but Ruth is controlling him well.
Ruth throwing shots but Mon Ami is blocking nicely.
Ruth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mon Ami with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruth controlling the pace.
Mon Ami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruth's back!
Mon Ami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mon Ami is riding his opponent, not letting Ruth buck him off.
Ruth turns into Mon Ami and is now in his guard.
Mon Ami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Mon Ami has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
Mon Ami working a defensive guard here.
Mon Ami is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mon Ami is looking to stand up but Ruth isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Mon Ami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mon Ami keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Mon Ami is keeping the position.
Mon Ami seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mon Ami has momentary wrist control but Ruth slips an elbow through the middle.
Mon Ami is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruth throwing strikes from guard but Mon Ami blocks nicely.
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mon Ami works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruth postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mon Ami seems keen to control Ruth's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown but Mon Ami shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mon Ami throws a big counter head kick but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Mon Ami counters with a three punch combo that has Ruth backing up. Ruth nods at Mon Ami to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruth fails with the takedown
and Mon Ami counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mon Ami has Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mon Ami gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mon Ami is pushing Ruth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mon Ami.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mon Ami on the inside.
Ruth is looking for a takedown.
Mon Ami lands a nice uppercut.
Mon Ami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mon Ami avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mon Ami throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Mon Ami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruth avoids the head kick by Mon Ami.
Ruth closes the distance and clinches up with Mon Ami, looking for a takedown. Ruth pushes Mon Ami against the cage but Mon Ami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Mon Ami there.
Ruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mon Ami defends it nicely.
Mon Ami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mon Ami wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruth fails with the takedown
and Mon Ami counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mon Ami throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruth is defended easily by Mon Ami.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth shoots for a takedown but Mon Ami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mon Ami clinches with his opponent.
Ruth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruth is trying to drag Mon Ami to the mat but Mon Ami just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mon Ami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruths head.
Mon Ami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruth looking for a takedown.
Mon Ami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mon Ami pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
Mon Ami is pressed up against the cage. Ruth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mon Ami down to the mat. Mon Ami avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jean Paul Mon Ami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mon Ami thuds a left hand into Ruth's body.
Mon Ami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruth, pushing him back against the cage.
Mon Ami gets through Ruth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mon Ami avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mon Ami lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mon Ami lands a body shot.
Mon Ami lands a left hand.
Mon Ami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jean Paul Mon Ami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot in the inside from Mon Ami.
Ruth is rocked!
Mon Ami scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Ruth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mon Ami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mon Ami lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Nice body punch from Mon Ami - that landed with a thud.
Mon Ami lands a nice shot to the body.
Mon Ami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Jean Paul Mon Ami seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mon Ami lands a big right hand that drops Ruth! The killer instinct kicks in and Mon Ami finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mon Ami!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Mon Ami!
Jean Paul Mon Ami decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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