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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erick Jost (ranked 2793 p4p, 309 weight class) and Paul Sight (ranked 1976 p4p, 235 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erick Jost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sight.
Jost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sight lands a body shot.
Sight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sight drops Jost with a beautiful combination! Jost stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sight is looking for the KO!
Jost is rocked!
It looks like Erick Jost 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!
Jost switches off momentarily and Sight cracks him with a monster right hand! Jost topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sight dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Sight!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 1951 p4p, 85 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 2382 p4p, 104 weight class). Higgs Boson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzoko Dzoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boson but Boson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boson tests Dzoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boson lands with a straight right. Dzoker didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Dzoker looks for a takedown but Boson sprawls well.
Boson scores with a punch to the head.
Dzoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Dzoker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Boson as Dzoker shoots in.
Dzoker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dzoker takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Boson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dzoker bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Higgs Boson!
Higgs Boson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dzoko Dzoker had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 2371 p4p, 267 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 2603 p4p, 292 weight class). Suleijma Tudekiks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tudekiks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tudekiks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tudekiks tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Tudekiks wants to land a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Tudekiks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tudekiks moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carter shoots in and gets a takedown into Tudekiks's guard.
Carter 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.
Tudekiks wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tudekiks for as long as he can get away with.
Tudekiks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Tudekiks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tudekiks tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter.
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.
Carter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet.
Tudekiks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carter controlling the action here.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tudekiks tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Tudekiks clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Tudekiks manages to break the clinch.
Tudekiks clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands with a left to the head.
Tudekiks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Tudekiks avoids the damage to the body.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks lands a body shot.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tudekiks lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Tudekiks blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter decides to pull guard.
Tudekiks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carter's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter looking to control.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tudekiks wants to get up but he can't break Carter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tudekiks is one step ahead there.
Carter 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.
Suleijma Tudekiks 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.
Tudekiks throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tudekiks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Tudekiks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tudekiks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tudekiks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to take the fight to the mat but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudekiks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tudekiks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tudekiks as he jumps to the side.
Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tudekiks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Tudekiks counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Tudekiks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tudekiks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carter looks for a takedown but Tudekiks sprawls well.
Tudekiks moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tudekiks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tudekiks lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tudekiks.
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!
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tudekiks.
Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tudekiks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tudekiks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tudekiks closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage.
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tudekiks looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Tudekiks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tudekiks sprawls and moves away.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks slaps away a takedown attempt from Carter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tudekiks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carter.
Carter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tudekiks wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control from the top but Tudekiks keeps moving.
Carter is working Tudekiks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carter won't allow Tudekiks to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
As Carter backs off Tudekiks throws a huge counter combo but Carter manages to avoid it all.
Tudekiks forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tudekiks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tudekiks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tudekiks lands the left hand.
Tudekiks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleijma Tudekiks 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carter looking to score a takedown here. Tudekiks is defending well but Carter drives through and ends up in Tudekiks's guard.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carter is in close to Tudekiks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter prevents Tudekiks from getting back to his feet.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Tudekiks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Tudekiks, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Tudekiks against the cage but Tudekiks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tudekiks - the referee stops the clock and Carter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tudekiks. Carter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Tudekiks, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tudekiks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Tudekiks. Those never looked like landing.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudekiks moves into the clinch.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Tudekiks tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Tudekiks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tudekiks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
John Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tudekiks's brow.
Tudekiks stalls.
Carter prevents a body shot from Tudekiks.
Carter is looking for a takedown.
Carter jumps guard but Tudekiks stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Tudekiks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tudekiks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tudekiks controls his hands.
Tudekiks lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tudekiks managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Tudekiks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter tries to pull guard but Tudekiks holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
Tudekiks works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Tudekiks lands a body shot.
Tudekiks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tudekiks tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tudekiks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter dives in for a single leg takedown but Tudekiks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tudekiks wants to land a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Carter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tudekiks dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Carter is rocked!
Tudekiks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tudekiks throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Carter stumbling backwards into the cage! Carter bounces back off the cage towards Tudekiks, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tudekiks lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tudekiks celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Your Name Here (ranked 1257 p4p, 138 weight class) and Matsuda Taro (ranked 1251 p4p, 137 weight class). Here's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Green Card. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Your Name Here!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matsuda Taro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taro throws a nice looking combination but Here bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Here shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taro pinned against the cage. Taro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Taro is predictable there
and Here counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Here is pressing down on Taro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taro is holding on for now.
Here seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here is working for a submission of some sort.
Here working the head and body with strikes.
Taro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Here is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Here thows a huge punch but Taro dodges it nicely.
Here wants to free his trapped foot but Taro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Here not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Here not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Here missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Here is keen to just control but Taro is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taro wants to get back to full guard.
Here content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Here wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taro keeps working.
Taro controlling the position well.
Here is looking for a kimura but Taro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Here to get the leverage.
Here seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taro is trying to maintain the position but Here is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taro's waist but Taro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Here off to one side.
Taro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Here on the side of the head.
Here looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Here connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taro misses with a two punch combination.
Here fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taro manages to avoid it.
Taro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Here.
Here tries to counter with a takedown but Taro is quick to defend against it.
Taro lands with a nice combination. Here backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Here. Taro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Here misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taro.
Taro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro throws a chopping leg kick but Here manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Here appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Here with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taro counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Here blocks the body kick.
Taro misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here moves to clinch but Taro breaks away
and Taro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Taro.
Here throws a body punch but Taro moves out of range.
Matsuda Taro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Here checks a leg kick.
Here throws a hook but Taro avoids it easily.
Here has a takedown stuffed.
Taro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taro throws a leg kick but Here checks it.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Here tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Here on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Here gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsuda Taro 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.
Taro takes one to the chin there.
Taro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taro throws out a loose jab but Here uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taro throws a shot from downtown. Here moves away and avoids it.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Here shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taro as he jumps to the side.
Taro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Here takes one to the side of the head.
Here closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taro circles away.
Taro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Here is looking to clinch.
Taro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Here lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro connects with a body shot.
Taro throws a hook to the side of Here's head but Here sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Taro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Here's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Here scrambles back to his feet.
Here fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taro misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Here darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Here is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Here on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taro. Taro obviously looking to wear him down.
Taro lands with a good body shot.
Taro moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda Taro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taro fails to land with a series of punches.
Here is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
Taro throws a jab when Here was well out of range.
Here was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Here drives through with a takedown into Taro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Here throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Here is looking to pass into half guard but Taro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taro is in guard.
Here tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taro pushing down on Here's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taro is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here wants to control but Taro is keeping busy.
Here is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Here has a hand on Taro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Taro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Here tries to hold on but Taro pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Here tries to control the position but Taro now has his back.
Your Name Here overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taro keeps control of the position as Here tries to break free.
Here trying to control the position but Taro manages to sink in the hooks.
Taro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Here trying to control the position but Taro manages to sink in the hooks.
Taro is hanging on to Here's back as he tries to escape.
Taro gets his hands free as Here looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsuda Taro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Here checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taro.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Here ducks down to avoid it.
Here swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Here changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taro tries to avoid it but Here manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taro to the ground. Taro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Here takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Here takes one to the chin there.
Here turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taro swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Here to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Taro as Here shoots in.
Here is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taro throws a leg kick but Here sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Here doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taro counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taro lunges at Here with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Here's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Here tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Here throws a nice looking combination but Taro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Here shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Here fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taro misses the jab.
Taro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taro misses with a wild combination.
Here on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taro duly obliges.
Here is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taro lands a nice hook to Here's body. Here takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taro throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Taro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Here fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taro to the ground. Here is now in Taro's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Here stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Here wants to control from the top but Taro keeps moving.
Here pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taro is keeping the position for now.
Taro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Here. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Here trying to control but Taro is working from the bottom.
Taro has Here pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here is looking to advance position but Taro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Here is looking to escape.
Here is looking to improve his position but Taro isn't that keen on the idea.
Your Name Here has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda Taro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Here breaks Taro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Taro wants to sweep but no luck.
Here postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Here postures up and lands a big shot to Taro's brow.
Here throwing strikes but missing.
Here loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda Taro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taro 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuda Taro!
Matsuda Taro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Your Name Here was interviewed post fight and said 'Ay Caramba.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 1252 p4p, 153 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 2329 p4p, 263 weight class). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Rocha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Da Rocha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A left and a right from Knight both land. Nice combination.
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Da Rocha lands a right hand.
Da Rocha lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Da Rocha prevents a body shot from Knight.
Da Rocha tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Rocha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight is trying to pull guard but Da Rocha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Rocha tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Da Rocha back against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Da Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight blocking some punches.
Da Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha takes a shot to the head.
Da Rocha stalling in the clinch.
Da Rocha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Da Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Rocha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Da Rocha lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight gets control of Da Rocha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Da Rocha defends easily.
Knight is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Da Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Rocha 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.
Da Rocha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Da Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Da Rocha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Da Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Rocha lands a left hand.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Da Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Da Rocha misses with the head strike.
Da Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Rocha to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight jumps guard but Da Rocha stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Da Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Da Rocha's head.
Knight pulls guard effortlessly.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Rocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight is working an open guard so Da Rocha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Rocha is just out of range.
Da Rocha is looking to counter punch.
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Da Rocha in a clinch.
Da Rocha throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Rocha smiles and moves away.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Rocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight tries to clinch
and Da Rocha counters with a big right hand! Oh Knight is in trouble here! Da Rocha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 1253 p4p, 157 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 295 p4p, 44 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Experiment lV.
Barbosa throws a jab when Experiment lV was well out of range.
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Experiment lV misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Experiment lV's legs.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Experiment lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment lV walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Experiment lV 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Experiment lV tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Experiment lV - that landed with a thud.
Experiment lV breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Experiment lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Experiment lV connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa is looking to slow Experiment lV down with leg kicks.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Experiment lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa rushes Experiment lV and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa controls Experiment lV momentarily but Experiment lV frees himself.
Experiment lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barbosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV passes into half guard.
Experiment lV passes to full mount!
Experiment lV working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barbosa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Experiment lV thowing shots but they're missing.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Experiment lV postures up.
Barbosa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment lV avoids the attempt from Barbosa to control.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barbosa is looking to control Experiment lV's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Experiment lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Experiment lV trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Experiment lV trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barbosa is rocked!
Experiment lV performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh Barbosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Experiment lV frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Experiment lV lands a big elbow - Barbosa is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Barbosa is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Daniel Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Moura (ranked 1056 p4p, 170 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 1218 p4p, 196 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickson Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laloosh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moura lands a jab to Laloosh's midsection.
Laloosh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laloosh moves into full mount!
Laloosh wants to control the pace but Moura is squirming around nicely.
Laloosh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moura because Laloosh loaded up on that one.
Moura taking shots to the head.
Laloosh wants to control the pace but Moura is squirming around nicely.
Moura blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura tries to reverse the position but Laloosh maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh tries to control but Moura wriggling away.
Laloosh avoids the attempt from Moura to control.
Moura regains half guard.
Moura is controlling Laloosh's trapped leg to prevent Laloosh from advancing to side control.
Moura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laloosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laloosh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laloosh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laloosh wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.
Laloosh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moura's head.
Moura trying to hold on to Laloosh's head to control him but Laloosh postures up.
Laloosh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moura wants to control but Laloosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laloosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moura is trying to control but Laloosh manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laloosh working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Moura slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
My spies in Training Center inform me that Laloosh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laloosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura is pressing down on Laloosh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laloosh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laloosh lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuke Laloosh 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.
Laloosh wants to clinch.
Moura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moura 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.
Laloosh is wriggling around but Moura manages to pass to half guard.
Moura wants to take a breather but Laloosh is having none of it.
Laloosh wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh missing with punches from the bottom.
Laloosh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Moura is keen to just control but Laloosh is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura is just content to waste time from the top position. Laloosh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laloosh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.
Moura stands and throws Laloosh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laloosh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Laloosh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moura trying to control the position but Laloosh is working away.
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.
Moura scoring with punches and elbows.
Laloosh can't do much from the bottom here.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard.
Moura lands a few punches from side control.
Moura scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is putting a hurting on Laloosh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laloosh tries to bench press Moura off him but Moura keeps the position.
Moura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Laloosh is looking for a sweep.
Moura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laloosh down.
Moura is staying tight to Laloosh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laloosh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuke Laloosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laloosh wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Moura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laloosh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laloosh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moura is trying to control the action in half guard but Laloosh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura dominated that second round.
That's time! Moura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laloosh's guard.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Laloosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Laloosh, not yet.
Moura trying to control but Laloosh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura postures up.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura stands and throws Laloosh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laloosh down.
Laloosh is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moura working away.
Moura grinds an elbow into Laloosh's temple.
Laloosh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moura is keen to just control but Laloosh is a slippery customer.
Laloosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura prevents Laloosh from improving his position.
Laloosh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Laloosh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laloosh!
Moura landing shots from mount.
Laloosh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laloosh is squirming around, avoiding Moura's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laloosh is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura content just to control the position here.
Laloosh tries to reverse the position but Moura maintains control.
Laloosh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Moura lands a heavy elbow.
Laloosh is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him?
Moura wants to control the pace but Laloosh is squirming around nicely.
Moura 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.
Moura controlling from mount.
Laloosh seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moura 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!
Our winner, Rickson Moura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 2239 p4p, 212 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 592 p4p, 65 weight class). Fakiiri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 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
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Baratheon avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baratheon moves away.
Baratheon is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baratheon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Baratheon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baratheon was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baratheon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Fakiiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon misses with a body punch.
Baratheon can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri is working Baratheon over against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Baratheon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon is breathing heavily.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Baratheon shrugs off.
Fakiiri pushes Baratheon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baratheon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Fakiiri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Baratheon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baratheon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baratheon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fakiiri digs a right hand into Baratheon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baratheon's gas tank.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Baratheon's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fakiiri.
Baratheon takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Stannis Baratheon has been cut.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Baratheon's head.
Fakiiri pushes Baratheon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow.
Baratheon is rocked!
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri presses Baratheon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Baratheon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fakiiri creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Baratheon drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakki Fakiiri!
A determined Nakki Fakiiri didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Colnago (ranked 614 p4p, 70 weight class) and Hamish McTavish (ranked 1733 p4p, 181 weight class). Cesar Colnago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Colnago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colnago misses with a hook.
Colnago rushes McTavish and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Colnago as the two fighters clinch.
McTavish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colnago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Colnago is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McTavish jumps guard but Colnago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cesar Colnago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish McTavish.
Colnago is pressed up against the cage. McTavish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colnago down to the mat. Colnago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McTavish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Colnago moves into range and clinches up with McTavish.
Colnago presses McTavish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colnago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colnago lands an uppercut.
McTavish tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colnago lands with a right to the head.
Colnago scores with a shot to the side of McTavish's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavish wants to break free but Colnago has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colnago.
Colnago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTavishs head.
McTavish is trying to force a seperation but Colnago has the dominant position.
A short right from Colnago.
McTavish can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colnago.
McTavish is trying to pull guard but Colnago has him pressed against the cage.
Colnago lands with a left to the head.
McTavish is trying to drag Colnago to the mat but Colnago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McTavish working hard to break the clinch.
McTavish wants to break free but Colnago has control.
McTavish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McTavish can't find room to land a body shot as Colnago controls the action.
McTavish wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colnago scores with a hook to the body.
McTavish pulls guard successfully.
Colnago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McTavish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTavish slips a nice elbow through Colnago's hands, connecting with Colnago's forehead.
Colnago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Colnago trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colnago's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTavish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTavish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McTavish stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McTavish connects with a nice short shot to Colnago's temple.
Colnago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colnago tries to get out of the position.
McTavish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTavish thows a huge punch but Colnago dodges it nicely.
Colnago has hold of McTavish's hands but McTavish slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from McTavish there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McTavish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McTavish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McTavish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McTavish lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McTavish wants to free his trapped foot but Colnago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Colnago dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Colnago moves to clinch but McTavish breaks away
so McTavish counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McTavish stands and throws Colnago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McTavish looks up at the clock and then as Colnago takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McTavish smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on McTavish's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Colnago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTavish on the ground.
Colnago seems a little lost for a moment, as McTavish dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McTavish scoring with punches from side control.
McTavish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish working the head and body with strikes.
Hamish McTavish has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTavish in side control lands a decent elbow.
McTavish landing a few strikes.
Colnago is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish lands a strong strike to the head of Colnago. That's dazed him! McTavish looking to finish here. Colnago is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McTavish lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
Hamish McTavish spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 910 p4p, 105 weight class) and Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 261 p4p, 34 weight class). Barca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carthage. Ridgeway has chosen The Forgotten War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mathew Ridgeway is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Barca misses.
Nice defenses there by Barca.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Ridgeway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ridgeway tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
Barca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abraham's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway thumps Barca with a low kick.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Barca avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca thuds his right hand into Ridgeway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barca moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Barca throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ridgeway!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barca connects with a decent elbow.
Barca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ridgeway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca wants to control but Ridgeway is keeping him busy.
Ridgeway regains half guard.
Ridgeway is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ridgeway!
Barca content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barca fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barca looking to secure an arm triangle but Ridgeway defends it well.
Barca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ridgeway is looking to escape.
Barca unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway can't escape the position.
Barca working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barca in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barca working Ridgeway over with strikes here.
Ridgeway manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barca seems to be looking for submissions.
Barca moves nicely into side control.
Ridgeway can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barca blocks a leg kick.
Barca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Barca's body.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway thinks about the counter body kick.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Nice jab there from Barca.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ridgeway circles away.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Barca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway slaps away a takedown attempt from Barca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barca doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Barca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barca manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridgeway on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridgeway's guard now, I'm sure.
Barca working some strikes from top position.
Ridgeway keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Ridgeway controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
Barca advances to half guard.
Ridgeway is defending against the submission attempts here by Barca.
Ridgeway wants to control but Barca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barca wants to control but Ridgeway is keeping him busy.
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridgeway manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barca postures up.
Barca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Ridgeway is keeping the position.
Barca sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barca stands up over Ridgeway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barca 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.
Ridgeway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Ridgeway is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second 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.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridgeway can do to turn this around?
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barca momentarily.
Ridgeway scores with a hook.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Barca avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Barca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barca misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Barca's leg but Barca calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Barca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway works the jab nicely.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca controlling from the top position.
Ridgeway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barca trying to control but Ridgeway is working from the bottom.
Barca landing some decent shots from guard.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ridgeway wants to stand but Barca is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Barca won't allow Ridgeway to get back to his feet.
Barca trying to control but Ridgeway is working from the bottom.
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Barca swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barca throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridgeway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
Barca lands a nice hook to Ridgeway's body. Ridgeway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway catches Barca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barca slips under a jab.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway misses with a right hand
and Barca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgeway thinking.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Barca lands a nice looking body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Barca misses.
Barca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barca moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick.
Ridgeway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway punishes Barca's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barca has time to react.
Barca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barca blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to sprawl but Barca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ridgeway tries to roll over but Barca keeps him under control.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ridgeway has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway gets full guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
Barca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ridgeway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ridgeway looking to control.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridgeway is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ridgeway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Ridgeway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ridgeway wanted to stand there but Barca had control of the position.
Ridgeway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Ridgeway from controlling successfully.
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.
Ridgeway sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridgeway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck.
Barca working for a triangle but Ridgeway defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridgeway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ridgeway circles away.
Ridgeway lands with a nice body punch.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.
Barca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ridgeway to the mat! Ridgeway manages to get full guard.
Ridgeway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ridgeway is trying to keep Barca in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barca has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Barca slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Barca.
Barca slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Barca.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barca. Barca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barca misses with a combination
and Ridgeway counters with a left to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
A big left from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway lands a lovely overhand right.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Barca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Barca misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Barca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
Ridgeway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
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!
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Barca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Barca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Hannibal Barca stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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