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Big Wave 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Thibodeaux (ranked 5159 p4p, 4903 weight class) and Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 572 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov misses with a hook.
A combination from Klimov does no damage.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimov on the side of the head.
Klimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Klimov does no damage.
Klimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Klimov right on the button with a cross.
Klimov misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Klimov with an uppercut!
Klimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a two punch combination.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimov scores with a nice strike.
Klimov lands a head shot.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Klimov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux catches Klimov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been informed that Klimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Klimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It looks like Thibodeaux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux lunges at Klimov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimov's hand.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Klimov's defenses.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Klimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thibodeaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Klimov misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Klimov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimov 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.
Klimov swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Klimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Klimov misses.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klimov. Klimov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jeffery Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
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.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klimov throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Klimov scores with a nice head shot.
Klimov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klimov connects with a right hand. Thibodeaux shakes it off.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.
Klimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klimov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux jabs Klimov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Klimov seems unphased.
Klimov throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Klimov throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimov on the side of the head.
Klimov misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Klimov is out of range.
Klimov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Klimov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Thibodeaux clobbers Klimov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Klimov there.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Klimov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimov misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Klimov throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Klimov had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Klimov avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Klimov moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enokentiy Klimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Klimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Klimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Klimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimov misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov misses with a hook.
Klimov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Klimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Klimov.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimov walks into a left hand.
Klimov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klimov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Thibodeaux stumbling backwards into the cage! Thibodeaux bounces back off the cage towards Klimov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Klimov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Klimov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Enokentiy Klimov!
A relieved looking Enokentiy Klimov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neesum Mo (ranked 5177 p4p, 4589 weight class) and Brad Devro (ranked 571 p4p, 539 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neesum Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Devro!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devro throws a low kick but Mo moves out of range easily.
Devro wants to clinch
and Mo counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Mo catches Devro right on the button with a cross.
 It looks like Brad Devro has been cut.
Devro throws a sloppy head kick and Mo moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Devro misses
and Mo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BOOM! Mo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Devro. Devro tries to recover but Mo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Devro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neesum Mo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Read (ranked 4324 p4p, 5141 weight class) and Shamus MacDougal (ranked 498 p4p, 541 weight class). Read's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fight Music. 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Read!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamus MacDougal!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Read forces MacDougal back against the cage and clinches.
MacDougal tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Read landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Read lands a body shot.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Read is working MacDougal over against the cage.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards.
MacDougal is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read lands a body punch.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Read breaks from the clinch.
Read rushes MacDougal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Read is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus MacDougal.
MacDougal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Read pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDougal looks winded!
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacDougal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read stalling against the cage.
MacDougal tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read lands with a short shot to the head.
Read has MacDougal pushed against the cage.
MacDougal is trying to pull guard but Read turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Read as MacDougal tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Read takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
MacDougal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read is struggling to control the position.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards.
Read lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
MacDougal tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Read lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
Read stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Read working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read lands a good knee to the midsection. MacDougal won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read breaks from the clinch.
Read moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Read.
Read scores with a hook to the body.
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Read seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Read moves into range and clinches up with MacDougal.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Read lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Read closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read wants to stand up but MacDougal has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Read trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MacDougal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Read.
Read is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDougal can do to turn this around?
Read prevents MacDougal from improving his position.
MacDougal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacDougal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Read wanted to stand there but MacDougal had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDougal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDougal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Read wants to stand but MacDougal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacDougal gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch.
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Read breaks the clinch.
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
MacDougal fails to pull guard.
MacDougal looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Read tries to clinch up but MacDougal circles away and keeps his distance.
Read moves into the clinch.
Read tries to work over MacDougal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read lands a knee to the body.
Read avoiding damage.
MacDougal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Read is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacDougal being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Read.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacDougal fails to pull guard.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus MacDougal.
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Read rushes MacDougal and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Read.
MacDougal is breathing heavily.
Read breaks from the clinch.
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Read has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read lands a nice knee to the body.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Read.
MacDougal letting Read take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Read closes the distance and pushes MacDougal back into the cage.
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Read lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Read.
Read softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Read gets a clinch.
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Read lands an uppercut.
MacDougal tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Read.
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read forces MacDougal back against the cage and clinches.
Read lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read tries to clinch up.
Read instigates a clinch.
Read lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDougal backwards.
Read breaks from the clinch.
MacDougal keeps the fight on the outside.
Read has MacDougal up against the cage in a clinch.
Read gets underhooks to prevent MacDougal's takedown attempt.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDougals head.
Read pushes MacDougal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Read lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDougal jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus MacDougal.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDougal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDougal wants a takedown but no success here.
Read is pushing MacDougal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Read lands a nice elbow.
Read's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Read has MacDougal up against the cage in a clinch.
Read breaks the clinch.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacDougal wants a takedown but no success here.
Read manages to break the clinch.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDougal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Read fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDougal, pushing him back against the cage.
Read stops a takedown attempt from MacDougal.
A knee to the head by Read.
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
Read stalling.
Read doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Read stalling the fight.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Read landing knees to the body.
Read landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamus MacDougal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Read.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Read has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morty Horowitz (ranked 3886 p4p, 6007 weight class) and Diogo Martins (ranked 367 p4p, 469 weight class). Martins has chosen Monte Tiene Garabato as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morty Horowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins checks a low kick from Horowitz.
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Horowitz in a clinch.
Horowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Horowitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horowitz manages to pull guard.
Horowitz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martins defends well.
Horowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horowitz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins wants to stand but Horowitz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horowitz gets tackled into the cage by Martins. Martins maintains the clinch.
Martins manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horowitz wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Horowitz's takedown attempt.
Horowitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins has Horowitz pressed against the cage, preventing Horowitz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins stalling against the cage.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Horowitz is working for takedown but Martins is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morty Horowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Horowitz is trying to drag Martins to the mat but Martins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
Martins is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Martins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martins drives through and clinches with Horowitz against the cage.
Horowitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye.
Horowitz pushes off an throws an elbow but Martins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Horowitz is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins stalls.
Horowitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martins is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Martins drives through and clinches with Horowitz against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A body shot lands from Martins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins pushes Horowitz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
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.
Horowitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martins swivels and escapes.
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Horowitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martins has Horowitz pushed against the cage.
Horowitz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Horowitz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins tries to stand but Horowitz is controlling from the bottom.
Horowitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Horowitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Martins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Horowitz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Horowitz's defenses.
Horowitz goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morty Horowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horowitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands an elbow just above Horowitz 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martins.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martins is pushing Horowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Horowitz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martins after a bit of a struggle.
Martins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Horowitz jumps into guard, dragging Martins to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking to stand up but Horowitz won't let him.
Horowitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Horowitz, not yet.
Horowitz working a defensive guard here.
Horowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
Martins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Horowitz is proving hard to escape from.
Horowitz pulls Martins in to control the position.
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.
Horowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martins takes the fight into the clinch.
Horowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Horowitz jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horowitz looking to stall.
Horowitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Horowitz shrugs off.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Morty Horowitz has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martins continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowitz tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
Horowitz successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Martins stands and steps away. Horowitz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martins forces Horowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Horowitz is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Horowitz tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Horowitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martins is defending well.
Martins slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martins.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Horowitz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horowitz or not.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Martins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Martins darts in and clinches Horowitz up against the cage.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Horowitz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morty Horowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins connects with a body shot.
Martins forces Horowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Martins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins working Horowitz over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horowitz up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Horowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily.
Martins closes the distance and pushes Horowitz back into the cage.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horowitz up against the cage.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Martins.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Martins gets a clinch.
Horowitz tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Martins.
Martins lands an elbow inside.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martins stalling the fight.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Morty Horowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horowitz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martins to keep the fight standing.
Martins breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martins 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!
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