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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glowers Teixeire (ranked 6626 p4p, 6469 weight class) and Tony Belovsky (ranked 576 p4p, 567 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glowers Teixeire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Belovsky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Belovsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teixeire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teixeire fails to land the takedown.
Teixeire could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Teixeire moves out of range as Belovsky throws a body kick.
Teixeire tries to counter with a takedown but Belovsky is quick to defend against it.
Teixeire gets tackled into the cage by Belovsky. Belovsky maintains the clinch.
Belovsky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Teixeire.
Teixeire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belovsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Belovsky gets control of Teixeire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belovsky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeire wants to control from the top but Belovsky keeps moving.
Belovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teixeire manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belovsky wants to pass the guard but Teixeire is keeping the position.
Belovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Teixeire keeping moving, preventing Belovsky from controlling successfully.
Belovsky content to stall in guard here.
Teixeire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teixeire wriggles free and stands up.
Teixeire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belovsky avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glowers Teixeire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belovsky moves into range and clinches up with Teixeire.
Belovsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teixeire's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teixeire jumps guard but Belovsky stands there with Teixeire around his waist. Teixeire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belovsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Belovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teixeire is aware though and is defending well.
Belovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teixeire is one step ahead there.
Belovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teixeire manages to get himself to full guard.
Teixeire is looking to stand up but Belovsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Belovsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belovsky working the ground and pound but Teixeire is defending the strikes.
Teixeire can't do much from the bottom here.
Belovsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belovsky has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Belovsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Belovsky might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Belovsky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teixeire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belovsky swivels and escapes.
Belovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teixeire, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Belovsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Teixeire manages to break the clinch.
Teixeire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Teixeire has had enough of the clinch but Belovsky keeps him there for the moment.
Teixeire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teixeire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belovsky prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glowers Teixeire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Belovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Belovsky. No joy for Teixeire on that attempt.
Belovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belovsky rushes Teixeire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belovsky keeps control of Teixeire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Belovsky.
Belovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teixeire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belovsky breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teixeire.
Belovsky counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belovsky has managed to clinch.
Teixeire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belovsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belovsky successfully pulls guard.
Belovsky pulls Teixeire in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belovsky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Belovsky stalling against the cage.
Teixeire struggles to land a body shot inside as Belovsky controls his hands.
Teixeire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belovsky pulls Teixeire into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belovsky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeire slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Belovsky.
Belovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belovsky.
Teixeire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belovsky controlling Teixeire's posture.
Teixeire is looking to work some ground and pound but Belovsky has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belovsky pulls Teixeire in close to prevent any damage.
Teixeire throwing strikes from guard but Belovsky blocks nicely.
Belovsky pulls Teixeire in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Teixeire postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belovsky closes the distance and pushes Teixeire back into the cage.
Belovsky looking for a takedown.
Belovsky successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Belovsky 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. 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.
Teixeire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belovsky's waist but Belovsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeire off to one side.
Belovsky lands a right hook to the body.
Glowers Teixeire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teixeire blocks a head kick by Belovsky.
Belovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belovsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belovsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Belovsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teixeire's guard.
Belovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tony Belovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belovsky wants to control from the top but Teixeire keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Teixeire.
Belovsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teixeire pulls Belovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Belovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Belovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Belovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teixeire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teixeire gets tackled into the cage by Belovsky. Belovsky maintains the clinch.
Teixeire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teixeire is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Belovsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belovsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belovsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Teixeire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belovsky breaks from the clinch.
Teixeire tries to bum rush Belovsky with a series of wild strikes but Belovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeire looks for a takedown but Belovsky sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glowers Teixeire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeire tries to clinch up.
Teixeire moves out of range of the body kick from Belovsky.
Belovsky has closed the distance and engaged Teixeire in a clinch.
Teixeire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belovsky tries to pull guard but Teixeire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teixeire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belovsky forces Teixeire back against the cage and clinches.
Belovsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teixeire tries to score a body lock takedown but Belovsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belovsky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Teixeire stops a takedown attempt from Belovsky.
Belovsky is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teixeire stalling in the clinch but Belovsky improves position.
Maybe Teixeire would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Belovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glowers Teixeire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeire misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Belovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belovsky 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Belovsky!
An out of breath Tony Belovsky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mansome (ranked 5842 p4p, 5698 weight class) and Pete Walker (ranked 585 p4p, 581 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Mansome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansome throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Mansome misses with a body shot.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Mansome drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Mark Mansome has been cut.
Mansome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker throws a right and a left that Mansome avoids nicely.
Walker tries to clinch there but Mansome circles away.
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Mansome has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mansome manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mansome pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansome prevents Walker from getting back to his feet.
Walker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mansome dives into side control.
Mansome remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mansome working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mansome stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mansome gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mansome breaks the clinch.
Mansome on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mansome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Mansome.
Walker throws the left hand but Mansome avoids the punch easily.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Mansome misses with a body shot.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Mansome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Mansome looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Mansome moves away from the strike by Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker wants to clinch up but Mansome keeps it at a distance.
Walker tries to clinch there but Mansome circles away.
Mansome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker tries to clinch but Mansome moves out of range.
Mansome shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mansome shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mansome's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mansome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mark Mansome's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by Walker.
Walker tries to clinch there but Mansome circles away.
Mansome rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mansome has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker wants to break free but Mansome has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to break free but Mansome has control.
Mansome looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Mansome has the dominant position.
Mansome breaks the clinch.
Pete Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Mansome off the cage and back into range.
Pete Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker has closed the distance and engaged Mansome in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mansome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mansome counters with a right hand to the body.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mansome takes one to the chin there.
Mark Mansome's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Mansome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Mansome's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker lands with a right and another and another! Mansome is in big trouble! Walker lands again and this time it's lights out for Mansome! A quality knockout there for Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pete Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Schneider (ranked 4916 p4p, 6693 weight class) and Kimchi Ramen (ranked 570 p4p, 681 weight class). Schneider comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - Batter Up. Kimchi Ramen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dixon Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimchi Ramen!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramen misses with a straight left.
Schneider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schneider with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schneider taking a breather.
Ramen gets underhooks to prevent Schneider's takedown attempt.
Schneider can't break the clinch.
Schneider looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schneider prevents Ramen from breaking the clinch.
Schneider dodges an elbow strike from Ramen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramen is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schneider avoids the elbow strike from Ramen, against the cage.
Schneider stalling in the clinch.
Ramen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramen connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dixon Schneider has been cut.
A punch combination from Ramen misses.
Schneider gets the takedown into side control.
Ramen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Schneider decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schneider working over Ramen with some ground and pound. Ramen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schneider is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramen is just riding it out for now. Schneider eventually gives up the hold.
Schneider looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramen wants to get back to his feet.
Schneider wants to free his trapped foot but Ramen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schneider is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ramen as he works his way to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ramen wants to stand but Schneider is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramen keeping full guard, as Schneider tries to pass.
Schneider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schneider wants to pass the guard but Ramen is keeping the position.
Schneider drops back looking for a leg! Ramen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramen manages to kick Schneider off! Schneider jumps back into Ramen's guard.
Ramen wants to stand but Schneider is controlling the position.
Ramen trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schneider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schneider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schneider has gone for a leg lock! Ramen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schneider's guard.
Schneider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schneider tries to get out of the position.
Schneider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramen is aware though and is defending well.
Schneider wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramen stands up and waves to Schneider to follow him.
Ramen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramen leaves Schneider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimchi Ramen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Schneider's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crunch! Ramen slams his shin into Schneider's torso.
Schneider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schneider drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ramen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ramen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schneider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schneider has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ramen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schneider is persistently looking for the submission but Ramen is defending it well.
Ramen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schneider's arms.
Ramen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schneider's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ramen is defending well though. Schneider let's go of the attempt for now.
Schneider is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Schneider gets his way!
Schneider is trying to stick to Ramen's back but Ramen is turning into Schneider. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schneider's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramen.
Ramen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schneider's guard.
Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Ramen from controlling successfully.
Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramen trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
Schneider trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ramen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schneider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramen has managed to get both his arms back between Schneider's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schneider is proving hard to escape from.
Kimchi Ramen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick misses from Ramen.
Ramen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schneider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Schneider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schneider.
Schneider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schneider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneider moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramen throws an elbow that misses.
Schneider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schneider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimchi Ramen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dixon Schneider's cut.
That's time! Schneider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ramen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schneider.
Ramen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schneider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Ramen.
Ramen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schneider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schneider tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramen throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Schneider tries to counter with a takedown but Ramen is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramen blocks the body kick.
Schneider bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramen throws Schneider to one side and escapes!
Schneider connects with an inside leg kick.
Schneider wants to clinch but Ramen slips to the side
and Ramen counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramen throws a head kick but Schneider moves out of range.
Schneider avoids the head kick by Ramen.
Schneider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schneider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramen's waist but Ramen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schneider off to one side.
Ramen throws a sloppy head kick and Schneider moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramen throws a hook but Schneider avoids it easily.
Schneider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimchi Ramen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schneider with a nice calf kick.
Schneider doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramen circles away.
Schneider closes the distance and pushes Ramen back into the cage.
Ramen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schneider has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schneider blocks an elbow strike.
Ramen is trying to break the clinch but Schneider has him pressed against the cage.
Ramen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schneider is keeping busy.
Schneider tries to pull guard but Ramen holds him up against the cage and eventually Schneider drops back down to his feet.
Ramen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schneider blocks a head kick by Ramen.
Schneider fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramen just manages to avoid it.
Ramen tries to sprawl but Schneider drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schneider prevents Ramen from standing back up.
Schneider is trying to work for a kimura but Ramen is defending well.
Schneider stops Ramen from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramen is looking to control Schneider's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramen avoid being mounted?
Kimchi Ramen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schneider trying to control the action but Ramen is working from the bottom.
Schneider has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ramen defend it? Schneider steps over the head and cranks it - Ramen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schneider!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dixon Schneider!
Dixon Schneider thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Otori (ranked 2751 p4p, 4069 weight class) and Paul Waters (ranked 286 p4p, 353 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigeru Otori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Waters!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Waters checks it.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily.
Otori throws a low kick but Waters avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Waters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Waters checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori thows a leg kick but Waters checks it
and Waters counters with a one-two to the body.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Waters's front leg but catches the back leg as Waters tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Waters lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Otori throws a leg kick but Waters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Waters is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori throws a head kick that misses.
Waters with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otori.
Waters throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Otori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waters doesn't seem phased though.
Waters blocks a head kick by Otori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori throws a hook to the side of Waters's head but Waters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waters feints the counter takedown.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Waters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Waters checks it well.
Otori pushes Waters away with a front kick.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Waters moves out of range and Otori only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Waters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Waters checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori tries to work over Waters's front leg with a kick but Waters checks it.
Waters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
As Otori backs off Waters throws a huge counter combo but Otori manages to avoid it all.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Waters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Otori throws a head kick that misses
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Waters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Waters is out of range.
Otori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Otori tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waters counters with a two punch combo.
Waters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Otori backs off Waters throws a huge counter combo but Otori manages to avoid it all.
Waters blocks the body kick.
Otori gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Waters counters with a thumping low kick.
Otori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Otori misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Waters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori scoring well with a low kick there.
Waters blocks a head kick by Otori.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Otori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Waters's front leg but catches the back leg as Waters tries to avoid it.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Waters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Waters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Waters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Otori throws a solid leg kick but Waters takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otori.
It seemed like Waters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Otori.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Waters moves away and avoids it.
Otori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Waters throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori throws a leg kick but Waters sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Otori backs off Waters throws a huge counter combo but Otori manages to avoid it all.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Waters unleashes a big counter combination but Otori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Waters lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Waters counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Waters is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters dodges the punch combination from Otori.
Waters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waters checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Waters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Otori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Otori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters blocks a head kick by Otori.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otori 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
A very excited looking Shigeru Otori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Batchelor (ranked 4023 p4p, 5869 weight class) and Matic Ivacic (ranked 489 p4p, 621 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Troy Batchelor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Matic Ivacic!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batchelor clinches up with Ivacic and pushes him back against the cage.
Batchelor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batchelor clinches.
Batchelor breaks the clinch.
Batchelor throws the kick towards the body but Ivacic avoids it.
Batchelor gets a double leg takedown into Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivacic has wrist control.
Batchelor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivacic controls Batchelor momentarily but Batchelor frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batchelor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Batchelor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batchelor 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batchelor trying to control but Ivacic is working from the bottom.
Ivacic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batchelor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivacic is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batchelor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batchelor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivacic wants to control but Batchelor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batchelor stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivacic trying to control from the bottom.
Batchelor prevents Ivacic from improving his position.
Batchelor works his way into side control.
Batchelor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivacic, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivacic struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivacic is looking to regain half guard here but Batchelor keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batchelor staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivacic prevents Batchelor from moving into mount.
Batchelor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batchelor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batchelor trying to control the position but Ivacic is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Batchelor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batchelor wants it to stay on the feet.
Batchelor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batchelor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivacic did well to prevent Batchelor getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batchelor is keen to just control but Ivacic is a slippery customer.
Batchelor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivacic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor 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.
Ivacic shoots for a takedown but Batchelor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batchelor is looking to counter the offense by Ivacic and move into the clinch.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batchelor is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Batchelor circles away and we're back to standing.
Batchelor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ivacic has a takedown stuffed.
Troy Batchelor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matic Ivacic.
Ivacic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batchelor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batchelor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batchelor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batchelor closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batchelor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ivacic can't fight it off and eventually Batchelor manages to take the fight to the floor. Ivacic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivacic working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivacic 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.
Ivacic has a closed guard, preventing Batchelor from standing up.
Batchelor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Batchelor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batchelor forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivacic tries to get to full guard but Batchelor has control of the leg.
Batchelor trying to mount his opponent but Ivacic defends it.
Ivacic wants to get back to full guard but Batchelor has mounted him!
Batchelor with the ground and pound from mount.
Ivacic reaches up to try and control the position but Batchelor seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ivacic rolls and tries to escape and now Batchelor has his back!
Batchelor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Batchelor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batchelor is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivacic is controlling his hands well.
Batchelor working for a choke but Ivacic is defending well.
Ivacic can't escape the position.
Batchelor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ivacic is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ivacic is still trying to improve position.
Batchelor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ivacic tries to escape the position.
Batchelor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ivacic doesn't escape.
Ivacic staying busy and making it hard for Batchelor to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Ivacic moves in looking to clinch but Batchelor pushes him off.
Ivacic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batchelor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivacic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivacic has Batchelor up against the cage in a clinch.
Batchelor fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivacic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Troy Batchelor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matic Ivacic.
Batchelor manages to break the clinch.
Batchelor shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor wants to stand but Ivacic is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivacic is trying to control the position but Batchelor postures up.
Ivacic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batchelor defends it easily.
Ivacic is pulling down on Batchelor's head. It's preventing any offense from Batchelor, at least for the moment.
Batchelor trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivacic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troy Batchelor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Batchelor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor wants to control from the top but Ivacic keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Batchelor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batchelor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivacic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batchelor working aggressively here.
Ivacic stops a takedown attempt from Batchelor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batchelor jumps guard but Ivacic stands there with Batchelor around his waist. Batchelor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batchelor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivacic prevents it.
Ivacic is trying to pull guard but Batchelor has him pressed against the cage.
Ivacic successfully pulls guard.
Batchelor preventing the sweep.
Batchelor postures up.
Batchelor passes Ivacic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batchelor is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivacic is trying to control but can't.
Ivacic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Batchelor manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor controlling the position easily from mount.
Matic Ivacic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Batchelor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Batchelor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batchelor 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Batchelor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyga Thum Yum Koong (ranked 4090 p4p, 3257 weight class) and Arseniy Tikhachev (ranked 425 p4p, 353 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyga Thum Yum Koong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arseniy Tikhachev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thum Yum Koong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tikhachev throws an off balance right hand
and Thum Yum Koong counters with a takedown into side control.
Thum Yum Koong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tikhachev, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Thum Yum Koong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thum Yum Koong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tikhachev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tikhachev dodges the ground and pound from Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong slows the pace down.
Thum Yum Koong working away.
Thum Yum Koong landing a few strikes.
Thum Yum Koong has hold of Tikhachev's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tikhachev seems comfortable defending it but Thum Yum Koong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tikhachev is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tikhachev is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Thum Yum Koong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyga Thum Yum Koong!
Tyga Thum Yum Koong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack O Faltraids (ranked 3477 p4p, 1924 weight class) and Ty Moon (ranked 434 p4p, 271 weight class). O Faltraids comes to the cage accompanied by The Lonely Island - I'm So Humble (feat. Adam Levine). Ty Moon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack O Faltraids!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ty Moon!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon scores with a hook.
Moon lands a nice hook to O Faltraids's body. O Faltraids takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moon lands a big right hand that sends O Faltraids crashing to the mat! Moon stays standing though and waves O Faltraids back to his feet!
 O Faltraids is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks O Faltraids out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ty Moon!
Ty Moon is the new welterweight champion!
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