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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Ragardo (ranked 3177 p4p, 282 weight class) and Musa Kendali (ranked 3282 p4p, 289 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kendali's choice of entrance music: Senegal National Anthem. Thor Ragardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Musa Kendali's chin.
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284 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ragardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musa Kendali!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragardo lands with a nice body punch.
Ragardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kendali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kendali tries to kick Ragardo off but Ragardo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kendali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragardo stands up out of the half guard.
Kendali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragardo.
Ragardo throws an off balance right hand
and Kendali counters with a series of strikes. Ragardo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ragardo stands up out of the half guard.
Ragardo throws a leg kick but Kendali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kendali scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Kendali checks a low kick from Ragardo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kendali lands a left and a right that send Ragardo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kendali thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ragardo is rocked!
Kendali misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Ragardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kendali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ragardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragardo goes for a double leg but Kendali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kendali continues to drive forward.
Kendali is looking for the big counter here.
Kendali dodges the punch combination from Ragardo.
Kendali cracks Ragardo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musa Kendali!
Musa Kendali managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 4207 p4p, 336 weight class) and Cato Skywalker (ranked 5761 p4p, 389 weight class). Sildosoves Bagueirau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cato Skywalker's chin.
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagueirau throws a right hand that Skywalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skywalker also avoids with ease.
Skywalker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bagueirau fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skywalker to the ground. Bagueirau is now in Skywalker's guard.
Bagueirau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skywalker's guard.
Bagueirau is working for a submission of some sort.
Bagueirau is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Skywalker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sildosoves Bagueirau!
Sildosoves Bagueirau tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Sterntz (ranked 7566 p4p, 604 weight class) and Mr Four (ranked 6390 p4p, 547 weight class). The key to victory for Jim Sterntz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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178 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Sterntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Four!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterntz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sterntz lands in his opponent's guard.
Sterntz trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterntz 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.
Four is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sterntz defends well.
Four working for a triangle but Sterntz defends it easily.
Sterntz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Four is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterntz wants to get up but he can't break Four's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterntz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Four has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterntz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterntz trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Four looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Four holds on and takes a little breather.
Sterntz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Four works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Four is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Four working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sterntz.
Sterntz trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sterntz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterntz throws a big right hand that misses.
Sterntz looking to pass the guard.
Four wants to sweep here but Sterntz controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sterntz wants to stand but Four is controlling his posture from full guard.
Four avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterntz is aware though and is defending well.
Four keeping moving, preventing Sterntz from controlling successfully.
Sterntz 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.
Four is pulling down on Sterntz's head. It's preventing any offense from Sterntz, at least for the moment.
Sterntz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sterntz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Four has a takedown stuffed.
Sterntz shoots in but Four avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterntz darts in and clinches Four up against the cage.
Sterntz is looking to control Four's arms but Four gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sterntz has his back to the cage.
Sterntz stalling in the clinch but Four improves position.
Sterntz seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Four is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Four is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sterntz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sterntz stalls.
Four is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jim Sterntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Four.
Four changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sterntz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sterntz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Four counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Four landing with the ground and pound.
Four lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sterntz has momentary wrist control but Four slips an elbow through the middle.
Sterntz wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterntz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Four postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Four must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sterntz looking for a guillotine here but Four defends easily.
Four lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sterntz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Four should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sterntz has tightened it up now! Four should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Sterntz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Sterntz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Onera (ranked 4029 p4p, 406 weight class) and Anthony Falcone (ranked 2746 p4p, 295 weight class). Falcone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Will Be Heard. Max Onera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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191 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Onera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone slips a jab from Onera.
Falcone throws a hook but Onera blocks it.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Onera.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onera throws out the jab.
Onera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onera.
Onera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Onera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Onera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onera.
Falcone is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Falcone misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Onera under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Falcone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Onera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
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!
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onera throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone throws a jab when Onera was well out of range.
Onera appears to be looking for a big counter.
A left and a right from Falcone both land. Nice combination.
Falcone throws a jab when Onera was well out of range.
Onera misses the jab.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Onera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Onera defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Onera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Onera misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Onera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Onera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Onera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falcone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Falcone looks to land a combination but Onera avoids it well.
Falcone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Onera.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Onera, as that shot connected.
Onera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Onera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onera misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Onera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcone on the side of the head.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Falcone stalks Onera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Onera's face. Onera staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Falcone cracks Onera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Onera is rocked!
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Onera goes down and covers up as Falcone starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silvio (ranked 3472 p4p, 458 weight class) and Antoine Pierre (ranked 3890 p4p, 504 weight class). Antoine Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Silvio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvio gets tackled into the cage by Pierre. Pierre maintains the clinch.
Silvio trying to land knees to the body.
Silvio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvio is trying to break free.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Silvio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pierre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pierre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pierre is looking to cinch up a triangle. Silvio throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pierre's body to avoid the submission. Pierre has instead reached around Silvio's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pierre arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antoine Pierre!
Antoine Pierre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Antonio Silvio spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 2568 p4p, 237 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 1728 p4p, 165 weight class). Granger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Primal Concrete Sledge kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Ruslanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Ruslanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Ruslanov lands.
Ruslanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger misses with the combination.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruslanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanov moves away.
It looked like Ruslanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruslanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Ruslanov checks the leg kick.
Granger throws a body punch but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruslanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooh!!! Granger has knocked Ruslanov down with a huge combo! Granger steps away and waves a wobbly Ruslanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov 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!
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ruslanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Granger finish him?
Ruslanov is rocked!
Granger misses with a hook. Ruslanov ducked under it nicely.
Oh Ruslanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanov seems to have got his legs back now.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruslanov checks a leg kick.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruslanov momentarily.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruslanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Ruslanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ruslanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a right and a left that Ruslanov avoids nicely.
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger scores with a jab. Ruslanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruslanov closes the distance and clinches up with Granger, looking for a takedown. Ruslanov pushes Granger against the cage but Granger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger throws a hook but Ruslanov blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruslanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruslanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Granger is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger looks to land a combination but Ruslanov avoids it well.
Granger misses with a hook
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger tries to land a front kick but Ruslanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Ruslanov checks it.
Ruslanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruslanov moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger slips under a jab from Ruslanov.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov misses with a body punch
and Granger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruslanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Ruslanov clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Granger with a jab.
Ruslanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruslanov jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruslanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Ruslanov backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but Ruslanov manages to avoid it all.
Nice straight punches there by Ruslanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruslanov.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruslanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ruslanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruslanov slips a straight right by Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruslanov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Granger is quick to defend against it.
Ruslanov lands a head shot.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ruslanov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruslanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Granger, which made it look bad.
Ruslanov scores with a nice right hand.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruslanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanov moves away.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov looks for a takedown but Granger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ruslanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger lands a jab to Ruslanov's midsection.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruslanov misses its target.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruslanov misses with a hook.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruslanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger looks for the body kick but Ruslanov saw that one coming.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger moves away from the strike by Ruslanov.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruslanov with a body shot.
Granger jabs Ruslanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruslanov misses with a body shot.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Ruslanov staying out of range there.
Granger stuns Ruslanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Granger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruslanov to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Ruslanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger throws a jab when Ruslanov was well out of range.
Ruslanov is looking to counter punch.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Ruslanov defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ruslanov - just one landing.
Ruslanov takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruslanov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Granger!
A pretty intense looking Frank Granger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gervais (ranked 946 p4p, 106 weight class) and Wale Ammond (ranked 491 p4p, 57 weight class). Gervais's entrance music is Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. A fine choice. Ammond has chosen Bad as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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21
166 lbs
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155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Gervais!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wale Ammond!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gervais connects with a crisp jab.
Ammond gets a takedown into half guard.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais is looking to escape.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais 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.
Ammond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is looking for submissions but instead, Gervais has regained full guard.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gervais's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to pass to mount.
Ammond uses his free foot to push down on Gervais's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gervais.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond throws some wild stikes that Gervais manages to avoid easily.
Ammond connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ammond lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ammond jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gervais manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ammond in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gervais holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving position.
Ammond is trying to get an arm triangle but Gervais is defending well.
Ammond sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gervais is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ammond tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervais is looking to reverse the position.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ammond advances to mount.
Ammond goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gervais is on top in guard.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gervais's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gervais has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ammond is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ammond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Ammond there.
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura but Gervais is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gervais manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gervais is keeping the position for now.
Gervais controlling the position.
Ammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gervais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais trying to control the position here.
Gervais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Gervais is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond trying to control but Gervais is working from the bottom.
Ammond is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gervais jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ammond.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ammond in side control, throwing shots but Gervais defends.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ammond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ammond in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gervais prevents Ammond from moving into mount.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gervais struggling a bit here.
Ammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gervais has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ammond but great work by Gervais.
Gervais creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ammond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ammond is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond keeps trying to improve his position.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Ammond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gervais is trying to control. Ammond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gervais looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gervais is trying to control the action in half guard but Ammond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gervais wants to free his trapped foot but Ammond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond is looking to control Gervais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ammond avoid being mounted?
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Gervais missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving his position.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
Gervais wants to stand up but Ammond is controlling the position.
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.
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gervais pulls his head out easily.
Ammond is looking to improve his position.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Gervais is very close to passing his half guard.
Gervais controlling the pace.
Ammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy.
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 Samuel Gervais will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gervais with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gervais digs a good body shot into Ammond's ribs.
Gervais gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ammond pushes down on Gervais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gervais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ammond seems to be working for a kimura but Gervais defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais is pressing down on Ammond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ammond is looking to work some ground and pound but Gervais has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gervais dives on top into guard.
Gervais sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gervais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gervais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ammond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervais gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gervais wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Gervais is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Gervais has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ammond tries to roll over but Gervais keeps him under control.
Ammond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gervais content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervais trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.
Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to sweep him here.
Gervais throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais controlling from the top position.
Ammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ammond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gervais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ammond wants to sweep but no luck.
Gervais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gervais is working hard here to advance position.
Ammond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gervais is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ammond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ammond stops Gervais from getting back to his feet.
Gervais on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervais keeping hold of Ammond's head, controlling as best he can.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wale Ammond just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gervais feints a jab promting Ammond to slip. Gervais then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ammond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Gervais. No joy for Ammond on that attempt.
Ammond has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gervais to counter with a crisp jab.
Gervais drops Ammond with a beautiful combination! Ammond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gervais is looking for the KO!
Ammond is rocked!
It looks like Wale Ammond 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!
Ammond walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ammond limp body while Gervais jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Gervais waved his t-shirt featuring Fanatic ($125)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 1663 p4p, 179 weight class) and Ronald Mateo Suarez (ranked 3622 p4p, 309 weight class). 3000 comes to the cage accompanied by So Fresh N So Clean. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Mateo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 3000.
3000 connects with an inside leg kick.
3000 throws a leg kick which misses Suarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Suarez tries to avoid it.
Suarez misses the jab.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. 3000 sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
3000 wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
3000 actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
3000 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
3000 is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can 3000 avoid being mounted?
Suarez lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
3000 is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can 3000 avoid being mounted?
Suarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
3000 is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
3000 is doing well to control the position and prevent Suarez from advancing to side control.
3000 wants to control but Suarez passes into side.
3000's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on 3000's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suarez.
3000 wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez looks up at the clock and then as 3000 takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
3000 is trying to control Suarez's posture but Suarez avoids it.
Suarez tries to score with some ground and pound. 3000 controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Suarez lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez in the domination position with 3000 hanging on.
3000 struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Suarez.
Suarez in side control, throwing shots but 3000 defends.
Suarez grinds an elbow into 3000's temple.
3000 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suarez off and has taken his back!
Suarez tries to escape but 3000 has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez prevents 3000 from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - 3000's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Suarez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
3000 has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suarez's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mateo Suarez 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.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
3000 thumps Suarez with a low kick.
3000 slips a jab from Suarez.
3000 slips a jab from Suarez.
3000 throws a leg kick
and Suarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps 3000 thinking.
3000 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez cracks 3000 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suarez.
3000 with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez checks a low kick from 3000.
Suarez missing with a left hand there. 3000 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
3000 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
3000 dips to his left and cracks Suarez with an uppercut!
Suarez avoids the head kick by 3000.
3000 slips a straight right by Suarez.
3000 appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and 3000 counters with a thumping low kick.
Suarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. 3000 was covering up waiting for the punch and Suarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 controlling the position.
Suarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Suarez throwing strikes from guard but 3000 blocks nicely.
Suarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suarez working some strikes from top position.
3000 is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Ronald Mateo Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
3000 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
3000 is controlling Suarez's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez postures up in 3000's guard and throws a big left but 3000 blocks it.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Suarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
3000 looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
3000 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
3000 trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
3000 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
3000 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald Mateo Suarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Suarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suarez.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and 3000 counters with a slapping leg kick.
3000 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suarez working 3000 over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
3000 wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez is pressing down on 3000's thigh, looking to free his foot. 3000 is holding on for now.
3000 is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Suarez is tapping! Great win for 3000!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). André 3000!
André 3000 retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, André 3000 thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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