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RISE 55: West v Gustavsson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Frost (ranked 24557 p4p, 25428 weight class) and Oumarou Zula (ranked 669 p4p, 615 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oumarou Zula!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Oumarou Zula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost rushes Zula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Zula won't want to take too many of those.
Zula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zula throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zula.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Zula throws a head punch that misses.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zula.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Zula avoids the damage to the body.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zula is defending well for now.
Zula is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Zula misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost is trying to stall.
Zula wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Zula tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Zula throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Zula misses with the head strike.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zula.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zula blocks a body shot from Frost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Zula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zula misses with the head strike.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Zula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zula darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Zula into the cage.
Frost rushes Zula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zula working hard to break the clinch.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zula's elbow.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zula.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zula misses with the head strike.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zula blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zula misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocking some punches.
Zula throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Zula misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oumarou Zula dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frost has Zula up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost lands an elbow just above Zula 's eye.
 It looks like Oumarou Zula has been cut.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Zula misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zula.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oumarou Zula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zula misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost digs a right hand into Zula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zula's gas tank.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zula misses with some punches.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zula misses with some punches.
Frost tries a body shot but Zula blocks it.
Zula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zula misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Zula controls his hands.
Zula working aggressively here.
Zula working aggressively here.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zula backwards.
Zula misses with some punches.
Zula working aggressively here.
Zula misses with some punches.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zula avoids it.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zula throws a head punch that misses.
Zula throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Zula avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Zula misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Zula working aggressively here.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zula.
Frost tries a body shot but Zula blocks it.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zula is defending well for now.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula misses with the head strike.
Zula working aggressively here.
Frost digs a right hand into Zula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zula's gas tank.
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zula misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost tries to work over Zula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zula misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oumarou Zula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oumarou Zula's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Frost lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zula takes a step back to recover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zula throws a head punch that misses.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zula misses with some punches.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zula misses with the head strike.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zula, pushing him back against the cage.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula misses with some punches.
Zula misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Zula avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Zula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zula prevents a body shot from Frost.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zula throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zula.
Zula misses with some punches.
Zula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frost cracks Zula with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zula throws a head punch that misses.
Zula misses with the head strike.
Zula blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zula is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zula misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Zula misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost pushes Zula up against the cage in a clinch.
Zula throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
A body shot lands from Frost.
Zula blocks a body shot from Frost.
Zula swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zula prevents a body shot from Frost.
Zula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zula throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Zula is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zula has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Zula throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zula fails to land.
Zula takes a shot to the head.
Zula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zula throws a head punch that misses.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zula misses with the head strike.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Frost.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oumarou Zula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zula winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oumarou Zula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Iii (ranked 6589 p4p, 4433 weight class) and Radja Nainggolan (ranked 629 p4p, 515 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Radja Nainggolan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nainggolan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Nainggolan ducks down to avoid it.
Nainggolan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel Iii duly obliges.
Steel Iii lands a big head kick that sends Nainggolan tumbling to the mat! Steel Iii takes a step backwards and waves Nainggolan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Nainggolan is rocked!
It looks like Radja Nainggolan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Nainggolan.
Nainggolan is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel Iii finish him?
Steel Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel Iii circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nainggolan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Steel Iii wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Steel Iii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Wellington (ranked 2497 p4p, 2685 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 54 p4p, 60 weight class). Thad Thayer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Humphrey Wellington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington tries to land a front kick but Thayer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wellington gets caught napping as Thayer dives in and scores a takedown. Wellington manages to retain guard.
Wellington looking for a sweep. Not yet Wellington, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Wellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wellington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wellington is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wellington is on top in guard.
Thayer wants to sweep here but Wellington controlling him for the moment.
Wellington postures up.
Wellington content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing that Wellington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Wellington wants to stand and escape but instead Thayer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wellington 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.
Thayer advances position into side control!
Wellington is trying to escape the position but Thayer is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington wants to control but Thayer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. Thayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Thayer blocks the leg kick.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellington throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wellington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thayer - the referee stops the clock and Wellington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thayer. Wellington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wellington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Wellington lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thayer.
Thayer has his takedown stuffed
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thayer. Wellington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Humphrey Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wellington if he has to take too many more of those.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thayer misses with a few strikes there.
Wellington tries to sprawl but Thayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wellington trying to control here.
Wellington is trying to stand back up but Thayer is controlling him
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Wellington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wellington wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Wellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Thayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thayer passes Wellington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wellington gets full guard.
Thayer stopping the sweep attempt from Wellington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Wellington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thayer blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thayer.
Humphrey Wellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Wellington scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Wellington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick and Thayer moves out of range easily.
Humphrey Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Wellington is trying to break free.
Wellington breaks from the clinch.
Wellington misses with the body kick
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wellington won't be happy with that.
Thayer trying to control the position but Wellington is working away.
Thayer working the ground and pound but Wellington is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer wants to control but Wellington is keeping him busy.
Thayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wellington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wellington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellington keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wellington throws a lazy head kick
and Thayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wellington's guard.
Wellington is wriggling around but Thayer manages to pass to half guard.
Thayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard.
Wellington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thayer.
Wellington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Thayer prevents Wellington from improving his position.
Wellington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thayer slows the pace down in half guard.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Thayer moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellington circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington fakes the leg kick and cracks Thayer in the body.
Thayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wellington swivels and escapes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wellington. Thayer shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wellington. Thayer shrugs it off though.
Thayer wants to clinch.
And Wellington counters with a quick kick to the body but Thayer blocks it.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer.
Wellington misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
Humphrey Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellington pinned against the cage. Wellington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellington's guard.
Wellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thayer 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thad Thayer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 4335 p4p, 2015 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 86 p4p, 47 weight class). Hanayama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Plan Three - Triggers. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoru Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a straight right.
Fortythree has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fortythree getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
Hanayama cracks Fortythree with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Hanayama misses.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanayama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanayama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanayama dips to his left and cracks Fortythree with an uppercut!
 Fortythree is rocked!
The fighters circling - Fortythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Fortythree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanayama slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Hanayama ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Fortythree's jaw. Fortythree's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hanayama does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Fries (ranked 1845 p4p, 2165 weight class) and James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 102 p4p, 124 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deacon Fries!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fries has his takedown stuffed
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fries takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
Fries scores with the left hand. Clerk Maxwell knows he should have avoided that one.
Fries slips under a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Deacon Fries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fries shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Fries.
Fries misses with a straight right.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Fries - just one landing.
Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clerk Maxwell was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clerk Maxwell pulls Fries in to control the position.
Fries sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerk Maxwell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell is refusing to be controlled, as Fries sits in half guard.
Fries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clerk Maxwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fries is working away from the top position though.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fries.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fries wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here.
Fries seems to be working for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell defends the submission attempt.
Fries slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a right hand. Fries shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fries shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clerk Maxwell! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Fries tries to counter by clinching up but Clerk Maxwell breaks away and moves out of range.
Fries has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fries there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fries throws a combination that misses
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fries manages to avoid it.
Fries drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fries changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clerk Maxwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fries is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fries misses with the ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell looks to move to half guard but instead Fries has passed into mount! Damn!
Clerk Maxwell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fries avoids the attempt from Clerk Maxwell to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fries prevents Clerk Maxwell from getting the reversal.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fries is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clerk Maxwell is surviving well by controlling Fries's body position as best he can.
Fries is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clerk Maxwell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clerk Maxwell wants to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fries throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fries punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fries has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clerk Maxwell's face.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fries avoids the attempt from Clerk Maxwell to control.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fries.
Fries lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries lands a couple of good shots and Clerk Maxwell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fries 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.
Fries thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Clerk Maxwell.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerk Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fries working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Clerk Maxwell is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Fries's ribcage but misses.
Fries closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clerk Maxwell did well to prevent Fries getting side control.
Fries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
Clerk Maxwell is positioning himself well to prevent Fries advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries tries to pass to full mount but Clerk Maxwell defends it.
Clerk Maxwell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fries has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
Fries throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fries looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fries trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is having none of it.
Fries has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clerk Maxwell's face.
Fries working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fries landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Fries looking to control but Clerk Maxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fries sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clerk Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fries goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clerk Maxwell turns into him and now he's in Fries's guard.
Fries working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clerk Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clerk Maxwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Fries gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries pushing down on Clerk Maxwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Fries clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Fries drops his hands momentarily and Clerk Maxwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fries moves into the clinch successfully.
Clerk Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fries.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Fries's head.
Fries blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against Fries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Fries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fries manages to avoid it.
Fries appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Fries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fries moves out of range of the strikes.
Fries misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clerk Maxwell! But no joy.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clerk Maxwell as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands momentarily and Fries takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fries misses with a left hand
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice hook to Fries's body. Fries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
Clerk Maxwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fries to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Clerk Maxwell has Fries pulled in close to control his posture.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clerk Maxwell is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clerk Maxwell working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fries with a poor takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Clerk Maxwell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clerk Maxwell misses with a right hand
and Fries counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell wants to improve his position but Fries is controlling well.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fries moves into full mount! Clerk Maxwell won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is squirming around, avoiding Fries's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fries has control of Clerk Maxwell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clerk Maxwell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Clerk Maxwell is bucking up trying to escape but Fries cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clerk Maxwell is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
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.
Fries with a couple of short strikes.
Clerk Maxwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Fries throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fries throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fries thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but Fries is having none of it.
Clerk Maxwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fries trying to control the action but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries moves into full mount! Clerk Maxwell won't be happy about that!
Fries swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Fries!
Deacon Fries is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Deacon Fries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazuran Riku (ranked 2089 p4p, 3500 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 49 p4p, 124 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Riku loads up on a big right hand but Babyara slips the punch.
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riku lands a leg kick that knocks Babyara off balance momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Babyara has knocked Riku down with a huge combo! Babyara steps away and waves a wobbly Riku back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Riku is rocked!
It looks like Lazuran Riku has been cut.
Babyara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riku.
Oh Riku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riku throws the left hand but Babyara avoids the punch easily.
Riku seems to have got his legs back now.
Babyara lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Riku is looking to close the distance but Babyara sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Riku crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Riku is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Francisco Babyara!
An out of breath and clearly excited Francisco Babyara thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 1124 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 166 p4p, 297 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux.
Esposito stuffs the takedown.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Thibodeaux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Esposito does it's job there.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
and Esposito counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux goes for a takedown attempt but Esposito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Esposito in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esposito gets underhooks to prevent Thibodeaux's takedown attempt.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thibodeaux jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esposito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thibodeaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esposito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Esposito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esposito defends it easily.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esposito throws out a powerful jab.
Sauvage Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esposito connects with a solid leg kick.
Esposito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux fails to pull guard.
Esposito lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Esposito won't allow it.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Esposito holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Esposito pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Esposito pushes Thibodeaux away with a front kick.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibodeaux with a poor takedown
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Esposito.
Esposito thumps Thibodeaux with a low kick.
Esposito with the inside leg kick.
Esposito has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Esposito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch.
Esposito cracks Thibodeaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito 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.
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Esposito moves to the side
and Esposito counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Esposito.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Esposito - that will leave a mark!
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Esposito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch but Esposito slips to the side
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thibodeaux drags the fight down to the ground.
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Esposito passes into side control.
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is working hard here to advance position.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux tries to buck Esposito off but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito 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.
Esposito working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux being controlled for a moment.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Esposito postures up.
Thibodeaux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Esposito off and has taken his back!
What can Esposito do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Esposito is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux controlling the position well here. Esposito rolled but Thibodeaux kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thibodeaux trying to control.
Esposito has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Esposito.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Esposito.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Esposito connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Esposito tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch
letting Esposito counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Esposito counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Esposito throws a front kick that sends Thibodeaux stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Esposito lands a slapping body shot.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Esposito connects with a high kick.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Esposito.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esposito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Esposito sprawls well. He's pushed Thibodeaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauvage Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esposito cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux with a poor takedown
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Esposito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Esposito with a nice calf kick.
Esposito stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esposito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Esposito stuffs the takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Esposito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esposito punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Esposito is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Esposito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Esposito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
Esposito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Esposito.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Thibodeaux manages to pull guard.
Thibodeaux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Esposito has picked Thibodeaux up and slammed him! Thibodeaux can't keep hold of the triangle and Esposito manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Esposito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sauvage Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esposito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
A victorious Leonardo Esposito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lancaster (ranked 1050 p4p, 1899 weight class) and Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 151 p4p, 267 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - I Am Hated. Giro Inhanamoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Lancaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Inhanamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
A jab from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster feinted with a counter takedown.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inhanamoto!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Inhanamoto tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Lancaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lancaster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Inhanamoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lancaster.
Lancaster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
Inhanamoto is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lancaster just content to control the position.
Inhanamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inhanamoto is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inhanamoto dodges the ground and pound from Lancaster.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Inhanamoto down.
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 Shane Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Inhanamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster goes for a double leg but Inhanamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inhanamoto continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster has picked Inhanamoto up - he's going for a ride! Lancaster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is controlling the pace.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Shane Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inhanamoto trying to hold on to Lancaster's head to control him but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is thwarting Inhanamoto's attempts to control the position.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inhanamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Inhanamoto defending well.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster prevents Inhanamoto from improving his position.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Inhanamoto trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster stalling away here and it's allowed Inhanamoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lancaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lancaster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Inhanamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inhanamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense.
Lancaster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. 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.
Lancaster walks into a straight right hand from Inhanamoto.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster chips away with some ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Lancaster distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Inhanamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Inhanamoto wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lancaster.
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.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inhanamoto pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Giro Inhanamoto just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster has a takedown stuffed.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Inhanamoto.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inhanamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tries to sprawl but Lancaster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster working Inhanamoto over with strikes.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping him busy.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Inhanamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
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. Lancaster connects with a nice short shot to Inhanamoto's temple.
Inhanamoto is rocked!
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inhanamoto's waist but Inhanamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancaster off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inhanamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster drives through with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inhanamoto is one step ahead there.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inhanamoto prevents Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Lancaster is pulling down on Inhanamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Inhanamoto, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Inhanamoto's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Inhanamoto is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inhanamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Inhanamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inhanamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto misses with a combination
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inhanamoto to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Lancaster.
I think Lancaster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Shane Lancaster 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 1029 p4p, 1470 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 30 p4p, 38 weight class). Irrawaddy comes to the cage accompanied by Laos Rules!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Irrawaddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granger tries to work over Irrawaddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Granger's body.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger cracks Irrawaddy with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irrawaddy momentarily.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice body shot.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Irrawaddy's shoulder, as Irrawaddy tries to avoid the shot.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Irrawaddy works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Good shot there by Granger.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Irrawaddy slips the punch.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger punishes Irrawaddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy needs to keep his hands up - Granger had a free shot at his head there.
Irrawaddy stalks Granger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Granger's face. Granger staggers backwards, shaken.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Granger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Granger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy closes the distance and clinches.
Irrawaddy gets control of Granger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Irrawaddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Granger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Irrawaddy's guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Granger stands up from Irrawaddy's guard - Granger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Irrawaddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irrawaddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy saw it coming and moves away.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Granger.
Irrawaddy lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Granger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger connects with a single shot there.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Irrawaddy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Irrawaddy lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
A low kick lands for Granger.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Irrawaddy blocks a low kick nicely.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Granger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Granger tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irrawaddy lands a head shot.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger lands with a right hand.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irrawaddy's knee momentarily.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand
and Granger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Irrawaddy is rocked!
Granger drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Irrawaddy right on the button. Irrawaddy goes down! Granger follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Granger gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hard fight and respect for Benny The Bouncer '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 330 p4p, 384 weight class) and Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 9 p4p, 10 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. Gustavsson has chosen Knockout - 2Pac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. DeShawn West could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivern Gustavsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivern Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivern Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown attempt
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivern Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
West stuffs the takedown.
Gustavsson shoots and misses
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustavsson goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Gustavsson darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Gustavsson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Gustavsson getting side control.
Gustavsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustavsson prevents West from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is trying to stand back up but Gustavsson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustavsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustavsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustavsson working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
Gustavsson is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West wants to stand up but Gustavsson is controlling him.
Gustavsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustavsson scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
West keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson landing some decent shots from guard.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustavsson 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid body kick from West.
West throws the left hand but Gustavsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustavsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustavsson goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Gustavsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gustavsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustavsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West has hold of Gustavsson's hands but Gustavsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
West is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustavsson prevents West from standing back up.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustavsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustavsson with a poor takedown
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustavsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustavsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gustavsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gustavsson trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Gustavsson is proving a slippery customer.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustavsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
West is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Ivern Gustavsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustavsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustavsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gustavsson stops West from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson moves out of range as West strikes.
Gustavsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gustavsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustavsson throwing strikes but missing.
West wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling the position.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustavsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson advances position into side control!
Gustavsson laying and praying for a moment but West takes advantage and regains half guard.
West is looking for a sweep. Gustavsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustavsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustavsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustavsson misses with a head shot. West uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Gustavsson content to stall in guard here.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West pushes Gustavsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West tries to sprawl but Gustavsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
West might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustavsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustavsson throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
West tries to get to full guard but Gustavsson has control of the leg.
West is working hard here to advance position.
Gustavsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
Gustavsson trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gustavsson drives through with a takedown into West's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gustavsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
West wants to get back to his feet but Gustavsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
West keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson looking to sit in guard and control but West gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but West has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson isn't going anywhere.
Gustavsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gustavsson is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustavsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
West is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustavsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gustavsson wants to sweep but West has passed to side control!
Gustavsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustavsson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustavsson takes one to the side of the head.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustavsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivern Gustavsson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gustavsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gustavsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West throwing a counter right hand but Gustavsson manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustavsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustavsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustavsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustavsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustavsson is stalling in the full guard.
Gustavsson throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustavsson's guard. Nice move by West!
Gustavsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustavsson is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
A very excited looking DeShawn West 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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