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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spiro De Valle (ranked 5089 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Federico Primarini (ranked 0 p4p, 201 weight class). Primarini has chosen Lilith as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spiro De Valle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Federico Primarini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primarini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Primarini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Primarini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Valle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Valle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Primarini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Valle is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Primarini frees his head nicely. Oh but De Valle has switched to an armbar! Primarini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Spiro De Valle!
During a confident post fight interview, Spiro De Valle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Federico Primarini had this to say: 'This is the first and last time that I let you win!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Papen (ranked 4769 p4p, 5058 weight class) and Xvda Asdadsasd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucien Papen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xvda Asdadsasd!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asdadsasd to the ground. Papen is now in Asdadsasd's guard.
Papen lands a couple of elbows.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asdadsasd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asdadsasd has momentary wrist control but Papen slips an elbow through the middle.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asdadsasd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asdadsasd wants to stand and escape but Papen is having none of it.
Papen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Papen is in close to Asdadsasd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Papen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asdadsasd's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asdadsasd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Papen is controlling him.
Papen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asdadsasd's head.
Papen scoring with some ground and pound.
Papen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Papen cracks Asdadsasd with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papen landing some decent shots from guard.
Asdadsasd has momentary wrist control but Papen slips an elbow through the middle.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asdadsasd looks winded!
Papen is working Asdadsasd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Papen scoring with some ground and pound.
Papen lands a couple of elbows.
Papen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Papen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Papen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 Asdadsasd is rocked!
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
Asdadsasd is still in real trouble! Can Papen finish him?
Papen stays in close to Asdadsasd's body and controls the position.
Asdadsasd seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papen is in close to Asdadsasd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Papen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asdadsasd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papen controls the pace.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papen is in close to Asdadsasd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Papen works over Asdadsasd with some ground and pound from guard.
Papen lands a couple of elbows.
Papen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Papen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Papen working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papen is stalling in the full guard.
Papen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asdadsasd's head.
Papen chips away with some ground and pound.
Papen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Papen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Papen cracks Asdadsasd with a solid left hand.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Papen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papen working some strikes from top position.
Papen postures up and lands a big shot to Asdadsasd's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Papen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asdadsasd's head.
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Asdadsasd's head.
Asdadsasd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papen controls the pace.
Papen is in close to Asdadsasd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Papen postures up and lands a big shot to Asdadsasd's brow.
Papen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Papen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Papen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Papen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Papen is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Asdadsasd is in big trouble! Papen is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Asdadsasd. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Lucien Papen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanjiang Muru (ranked 5289 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Emil Heikkinen (ranked 516 p4p, 156 weight class). Heikkinen has chosen Hurricane as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanjiang Muru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emil Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heikkinen tries to avoid it but Muru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heikkinen to the ground. Heikkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heikkinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Muru. Muru gets slowly back to his feet.
Heikkinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Heikkinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heikkinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muru is looking to improve his position.
Muru wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen trying to control the pace.
Muru is trying to control but can't.
Muru wants to get back to full guard.
Muru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heikkinen.
Muru wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heikkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Muru backs off Heikkinen throws a huge counter combo but Muru manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanjiang Muru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Muru off balance momentarily.
Heikkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muru.
Heikkinen leaves Muru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heikkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Heikkinen throws a head kick but Muru moves out of range.
Muru fails with a takedown attempt.
Heikkinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heikkinen.
Muru is trying to control Heikkinen's posture but Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muru is trying to get back to half guard.
Heikkinen working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heikkinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Muru can't do much from the bottom here.
Heikkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heikkinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heikkinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heikkinen working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Heikkinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muru tries for a takedown but Heikkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heikkinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muru drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Muru as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Heikkinen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Muru! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hanjiang Muru!
Hanjiang Muru decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Emil Heikkinen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like you were able to survive the hurricane...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ai Fuk (ranked 5024 p4p, 5281 weight class) and Pap Papington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ai Fuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pap Papington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Fuk misses.
Papington is looking to clinch but Fuk is avoiding it.
Fuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuk gets a takedown into half guard.
Fuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fuk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fuk content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Papington could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fuk has cracked it and Papington is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ai Fuk!
A less than humble Ai Fuk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Yurmon (ranked 4837 p4p, 5233 weight class) and Nate Kristersen (ranked 0 p4p, 512 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Yurmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kristersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurmon with a poor takedown
and Kristersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kristersen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yurmon is trying to control the position but Kristersen postures up.
Kristersen stands and steps away. Yurmon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kristersen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yurmon dives in for a single leg takedown but Kristersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kristersen scores with a one two! Yurmon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yurmon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kristersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurmon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yurmon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kristersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Yurmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurmon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kristersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yurmon's guard.
Yurmon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurmon is working an open guard so Kristersen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kristersen throws a leg kick but Yurmon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yurmon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yurmon shoots in looking for a takedown. Kristersen tries to sprawl out of it but Yurmon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kristersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kristersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yurmon on his heels. He'll look to pass Yurmon's guard now, I'm sure.
Kristersen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kristersen rushes Yurmon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kristersen wants to break free but Yurmon has control.
Kristersen is trying to break the clinch but Yurmon has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yurmon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristersen looking to score a takedown here. Yurmon is defending well but Kristersen drives through and ends up in Yurmon's guard.
Yurmon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristersen manages to pass to side control.
Kristersen stands up and beckons Yurmon to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yurmon is trying to escape back to his feet but Kristersen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen stands up and beckons Yurmon to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kristersen manages to break the clinch.
Kristersen clinches with his opponent.
Kristersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kristersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kristersen tries to circle away but Yurmon has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kristersen tries to break the clinch but Yurmon is controlling the position.
Yurmon prevents Kristersen from breaking the clinch.
Kristersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kristersen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yurmon is trying to defend but Kristersen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yurmon pushes Kristersen off but Kristersen dives into side control.
Kristersen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kristersen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kristersen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kristersen lands in his opponent's guard.
Yurmon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurmon looking to control but Kristersen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristersen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yurmon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kristersen.
Kristersen gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurmon has Kristersen pressed against the cage, preventing Kristersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristersen tries to break free but Yurmon pushes him back against the cage.
Kristersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kristersen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kristersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yurmon throws a leg kick
letting Kristersen counter with a right hand.
Kristersen clinches.
Yurmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristersen has Yurmon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kristersen can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yurmon has him pressed against the cage.
Kristersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yurmon has him pressed against the cage.
Kristersen manages to break the clinch.
Kristersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kristersen is standing up over Yurmon. Yurmon looks to escape but Kristersen dives into side control.
Kristersen decides to stand back up.
Kristersen closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Kristersen breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kristersen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yurmon is looking to get back to is feet but Kristersen passes into side control.
Kristersen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kristersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yurmon on his heels. He'll look to pass Yurmon's guard now, I'm sure.
Yurmon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kristersen dives into side control.
Kristersen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yurmon to his feet.
Kristersen throws a head kick but Yurmon moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurmon gets caught flat footed, as Kristersen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yurmon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristersen manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristersen stands up and beckons Yurmon to join him on the feet.
Kristersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kristersen 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.
Yurmon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristersen manages to pass to side control.
Kristersen stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kristersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kristersen closes the distance and clinches.
Kristersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yurmon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kristersen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kristersen has had enough of the clinch but Yurmon keeps him there for the moment.
Kristersen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kristersen has had enough of the clinch but Yurmon keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmon breaks from the clinch.
Kristersen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kristersen lands in his opponent's guard.
Yurmon is wriggling around but Kristersen manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristersen stands up out of the half guard.
Kristersen scores with a head kick. Yurmon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nate Kristersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kristersen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kristersen clinches up with Yurmon and pushes him back against the cage.
Kristersen is trying to break the clinch but Yurmon is controlling him.
Kristersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristersen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yurmon quickly recovers to half guard.
Yurmon is looking to get back to is feet but Kristersen passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristersen stands up and beckons Yurmon to his feet.
Yurmon gets tackled into the cage by Kristersen. Kristersen maintains the clinch.
Kristersen tries to circle away but Yurmon has him pinned against the cage.
Kristersen manages to break the clinch.
Kristersen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kristersen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen drives through with a takedown into Yurmon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yurmon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristersen manages to pass to side control.
Kristersen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yurmon to stand up.
Kristersen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kristersen showed some decent athleticism there.
Yurmon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kristersen manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurmon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kristersen stands up from mount. Strange move.
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!
Kristersen has managed to clinch.
Kristersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yurmon back to the cage. Kristersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kristersen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yurmon was covering up waiting for the punch and Kristersen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kristersen is standing up over Yurmon. Yurmon looks to escape but Kristersen dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Yurmon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kristersen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nate Kristersen!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nate Kristersen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nate Kristersen!
Nate Kristersen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goiblin Wizard (ranked 4800 p4p, 4857 weight class) and Jake Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goiblin Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Hall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall drives through and clinches with Wizard against the cage.
Wizard tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wizard tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goiblin Wizard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall lands an elbow just above Wizard 's eye.
Hall has hold of one of Wizard's legs. Wizard is fighting the takedown attempt but Hall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wizard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wizard controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall wants to control from the top but Wizard keeps moving.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard looking to control.
Wizard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard pushes a forearm under Hall's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hall is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Goiblin Wizard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between RJ Misa (ranked 5002 p4p, 4774 weight class) and Da Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RJ Misa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Da Two!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Two scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misa in his tracks.
Misa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.
Two breaks from the clinch.
Two throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.
Two scores with a nice hook to the head.
Two is trying to break free.
Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misa jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Misa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Two's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Two keeping moving, preventing Misa from controlling successfully.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Two throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Misa is pushing down on Two's leg trying to pass to half guard. Two is fighting to maintain full guard but Misa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Two tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Two tries to get to full guard but Misa has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misa controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misa stands up out of the half guard.
Misa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Two smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Misa.
Misa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Two has escaped the position, nice work there.
Misa trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Two tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Misa keeps moving and retains side control.
Two throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Misa blocks the strikes from Two.
Two gets back to half guard.
Misa is looking for a kimura here.
Two punching from the bottom.
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Misa trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Misa connects with a nice short shot to Two's temple.
Misa wants to work for an arm triangle but Two is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Misa.
Two misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Misa blocks the strikes from Two.
Misa is breathing heavily.
Two misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Two punching from the bottom.
Misa is looking for a kimura here.
Two missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
Two tries to roll over but Misa keeps him under control.
Misa blocks the strikes from Two.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two scores with a nice right hand.
Misa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Two but Two pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Misa tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.
Two throws a right and a left that Misa avoids nicely.
Misa has his takedown stuffed
and Two cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Misa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two lands a glancing blow to the side of Misa's head.
Donk. Two catches Misa right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Da Two will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Two does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Misa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Misa.
Two connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Two is trying to improve his position.
Misa just content to control the position.
Misa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Two misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Two looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Two throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Two is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Two is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misa trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Two is trying to improve his position.
Misa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Misa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Misa stalls from top position.
Two tries to buck Misa off but Misa is having none of it.
Two striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Misa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Two throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Two throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Two throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Misa avoids the body shot from Two.
Two looks to land a combination but Misa avoids it well.
Misa misses with the combination.
Two misses with an uppercut
and Misa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Misa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Two swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
RJ Misa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misa 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.
Misa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Misa trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two is striking but Misa is not phased and passes to half guard.
Misa is looking for a kimura here.
Two landing a few short strikes.
Misa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Two throwing hammer fists to the chest of Misa. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Misa with shots to the head and body - Two looks very uncomfortable down there.
Misa blocks Two's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Two regains half guard.
Two throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misa stands up out of the half guard.
Misa fails with the takedown
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
Misa tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ Misa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Misa slips a jab and a cross from Two.
As Two looks to move away, Misa throws a big counter combo but Two just gets out of the way.
Two lands a head shot.
Two fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Misa on the side of the head.
Misa pushes Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two prevents a takedown attempt there.
Two lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Two lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Two.
Misa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Misa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Misa fails with the takedown
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Misa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two throws a right hand that Misa ducks under and follows up with a left that Misa also avoids with ease.
Two takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Misa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Two is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Two seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Two connects with a crisp jab.
Two listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Misa is defended easily by Two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Misa momentarily.
Two lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Misa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Two scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Da Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two swats away the attempt to clinch by Misa.
Two punishes Misa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Two.
Misa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Two connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Two connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Two.
Two swinging wildly here.
Misa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Two manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misa passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Misa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Misa wants to control but Two is keeping him busy.
Two misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Misa blocks the strikes from Two.
Misa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Two missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Two has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Da Two!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Da Two!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Da Two!
Da Two wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Da Two took to the microphone: 'Okay'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Thomas (ranked 4809 p4p, 5022 weight class) and Akshath Chauhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akshath Chauhan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chauhan closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Chauhan pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mario Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chauhan.
Chauhan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Chauhan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akshath Chauhan.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chauhan at a distance.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chauhan walks into a jab.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Chauhan's belly button to the back.
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Chauhan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chauhan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chauhan manages to break the clinch.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Thomas backs off Chauhan throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Chauhan dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chauhan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chauhan.
Chauhan rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Chauhan has the dominant position.
Chauhan pulls guard effortlessly.
Chauhan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chauhan looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Chauhan looks winded!
Chauhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Chauhan had control of the position.
Thomas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chauhan moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Chauhan tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Chauhan darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Chauhan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chauhan moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Chauhan darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Chauhan into the cage.
Thomas punishes Chauhan's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas is looking to wear down Chauhan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chauhan shoots in but no luck this time.
Chauhan throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chauhan controls his leg.
Chauhan wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas wants to stand up but Chauhan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas decides to return to a standing position.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Chauhan's head.
Thomas 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.
Mario Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Chauhan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Chauhan is trying to keep Thomas in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chauhan is on top in guard.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Chauhan is having none of it.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Chauhan passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chauhan is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Chauhan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chauhan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chauhan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas pushes Chauhan off looking to stand but Chauhan dives back in and keeps control.
Chauhan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thomas to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Chauhan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Chauhan is breathing heavily.
Chauhan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chauhan takes one to the side of the head.
Chauhan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas tries to bum rush Chauhan with a series of wild strikes but Chauhan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chauhan shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akshath Chauhan.
Chauhan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chauhan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas catches Chauhan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chauhan.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Chauhan knows he should have avoided that one.
Chauhan is rocked!
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Chauhan's guard.
Chauhan is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Mario Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chauhan is proving hard to escape from.
Chauhan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to stand but Chauhan is controlling from the bottom.
Chauhan seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chauhan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chauhan can do to turn this around?
Chauhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chauhan is proving hard to escape from.
Chauhan trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chauhan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that second round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas with a nice cross.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Chauhan's guard.
Chauhan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chauhan's guard.
Thomas stands up and waves to Chauhan to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chauhan misses with the combination.
Chauhan shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Chauhan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Chauhan's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chauhan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chauhan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chauhan shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chauhan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chauhan.
Mario Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akshath Chauhan.
Thomas works Chauhan's body with a nice hook.
Thomas clobbers Chauhan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas works over Chauhan's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas jabs Chauhan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chauhan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas stands up and waves to Chauhan to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chauhan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with an open hand slap.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a good jab.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Chauhan avoids it well.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Chauhan moves out of range.
Chauhan forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Chauhan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chauhan has him pressed against the cage.
Chauhan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Chauhan with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chauhan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Chauhan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas cracks Chauhan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chauhan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Chauhan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Chauhan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akshath Chauhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chauhan backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Mario Thomas wins by unanimous decision!
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