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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brix (ranked 5268 p4p, 23953 weight class) and Nick Adams (ranked 570 p4p, 626 weight class). Nick Adams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Brix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Adams!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brix lands a left and a right that send Adams crashing to the mat, dazed. Brix thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Adams is rocked!
 It looks like Nick Adams has been cut.
Crack! Brix connects with the perfect overhand right and Adams falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Brix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Brix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gajah Mada (ranked 4371 p4p, 24312 weight class) and Jamari Lexington (ranked 475 p4p, 550 weight class). Mada comes to the cage accompanied by Fighter Mode. Jamari Lexington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gajah Mada's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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 8 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajah Mada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamari Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington tries to clinch but Mada is having none of it.
Mada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lexington sprawls and moves away.
Lexington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lexington trying to control the position from guard on top but Mada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lexington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lexington trying to control but Mada is working from the bottom.
Lexington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lexington wanted to stand there but Mada had control of the position.
Lexington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington is sitting in close to Mada's body. Mada has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lexington is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lexington is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gajah Mada!
Gajah Mada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Bordukov (ranked 4335 p4p, 24333 weight class) and Jake Paul (ranked 501 p4p, 598 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasily Bordukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Paul!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordukov lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Jake Paul has been cut.
A jab from Paul misses.
Bordukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paul's hands.
Paul throws a right hand that Bordukov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bordukov also avoids with ease.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Bordukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Bordukov.
Bordukov misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Paul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Paul scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bordukov thuds his shin into the meat of Paul's side.
Bordukov misses with a body kick.
Bordukov drops Paul with a beautiful combination! Paul stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bordukov is looking for the KO!
Paul is rocked!
Bordukov Throws a clean left jab. Bordukov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Paul's chin! Paul crumbles to the ground and Bordukov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Bordukov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vasily Bordukov!
Vasily Bordukov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshi Dell (ranked 3303 p4p, 22788 weight class) and Greg Bustack (ranked 392 p4p, 547 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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshi Dell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Bustack!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Greg Bustack has been cut.
Bustack ducks straight into an uppercut from Dell and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bustack manages to regain guard straight away.
Bustack is rocked!
Dell loads up on a big left hand. Bustack felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dell looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bustack can't hide his disappointment, as Dell celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bong (ranked 2390 p4p, 5852 weight class) and Andrew Haw (ranked 302 p4p, 509 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haw throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haw misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Haw.
Bong throws a big counter combination but Haw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bong moves out of range as Haw throws a body kick.
Bong is looking for a counter combo.
Haw misses with a wild combination.
Haw misses with a series of wild punches.
Bong throws a big counter combination but Haw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haw misses with a two punch combination.
Bong clinches up against the cage.
Bong stalling the fight.
Bong has Haw pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Haw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bong breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haw tries to keep at a distance but Bong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haw tries for a takedown but Bong manages to get underhooks.
Haw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bong walks away with a smile on his face. Haw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haw misses with a combination
letting Bong counter with a right hand.
Haw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bong is out of range and Haw settles back down.
Bong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haw fails to pull guard.
Billy Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Haw.
A short left from Bong.
Bong prevents Haw from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bong stops a takedown attempt from Haw.
Haw drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong wanted to stand there but Haw had control of the position.
Haw trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Haw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haw has a closed guard, preventing Bong from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw has control of Bong's left arm, preventing Bong from doing any damage.
Bong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Haw. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Bong.
A punch lands to the side of Haw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haw misses with a head kick.
Bong lands an overhand right.
Haw misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Haw.
Bong closes the distance and pushes Haw back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haw wants to take the fight to the mat but Bong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bong breaks the clinch.
Bong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haw.
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 Billy Bong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haw throws a head kick but Bong moves out of range.
Bong thuds a left hand into Haw's body.
Haw throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bong moves out of range as Haw strikes.
Haw misses with a double jab.
Haw throws a poor cross that misses
and Bong counters with a series of strikes. Haw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haw misses with a hook
and Bong counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Haw off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bong follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Haw was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Bong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Day (ranked 1954 p4p, 24412 weight class) and Jerry Kramer (ranked 247 p4p, 509 weight class). The key to victory for Sonny Day has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a combination. Kramer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kramer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Day's half guard.
Day kicks Kramer off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Kramer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Day did well to prevent Kramer getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Day manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kramer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kramer.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily.
Day shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kramer eats them both and turns towards Day to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Day.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day punishes Kramer's body with a nice straight punch.
Day cracks Kramer with a good jab.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
Kramer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Day sprawls well initially but Kramer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Day manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kramer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Kramer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kramer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Day manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kramer looks winded!
Day lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Day cracks Kramer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kramer at a distance.
Day lands a high kick!
Kramer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kramer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kramer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonny Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Kramer.
Kramer tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kramer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donk. Day catches Kramer right on the button with a cross.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Day lands a jab to the head.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Day lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kramer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kramer moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Day explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kramer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kramer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Day to the ground. Kramer is now in Day's guard.
Kramer is sitting in close to Day's body. Day has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kramer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kramer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Day.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sonny Day!
Sonny Day spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Israel Adesanya (ranked 1700 p4p, 3475 weight class) and Mark Ceni (ranked 216 p4p, 407 weight class). Adesanya comes to the cage accompanied by Israel Adesanya Entrance Music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Ceni!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
Ceni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ceni can't break the clinch.
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ceni is defended easily by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ceni dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Ceni's head and hops out.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hilo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Ceni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Ceni back into the cage.
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Ceni with a series of wild strikes but Ceni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ceni fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceni shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Adesanya rushes Ceni and presses him up against the cage.
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Adesanya.
Ceni fails to land the takedown.
Ceni gets tackled into the cage by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch.
Ceni is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Ceni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ceni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adesanya throws a combination. Ceni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ceni.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Ceni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ceni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Ceni moves out of range.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ceni at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
Ceni dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Ceni's head and hops out.
Adesanya throws a one two combo.
Ceni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ceni is rocked!
Adesanya lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
In his post fight interview, Israel Adesanya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prime Asiago (ranked 1878 p4p, 1463 weight class) and Sorry Eh (ranked 238 p4p, 202 weight class). Asiago comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra. Sorry Eh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
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158
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses
and Eh counters with a shoot takedown. Asiago fights it but they end up in guard.
Eh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asiago's head.
Eh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eh throws a big right hand that misses.
Asiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eh stays in close to Asiago's body and controls the position.
Asiago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Asiago is trying to keep Eh in close.
Eh postures up in Asiago's guard and throws a big left but Asiago blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eh content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asiago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eh is in Asiago's guard.
Eh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asiago is keeping the position for now.
Asiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eh controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Eh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses
and Eh counters with a single leg into guard. Asiago didn't expect that.
Eh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh chips away with some ground and pound.
Eh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Eh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asiago throws a leg kick
and Eh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eh is looking to advance position but Asiago won't allow it.
Eh not doing much here.
Eh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eh working over Asiago with some ground and pound. Asiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Eh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Asiago misses with a wild body shot.
Asiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh postures up and lands a big shot to Asiago's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eh 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.
Asiago wants to stand up but Eh is controlling him.
Eh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asiago swings away with a body shot that misses
so Eh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eh 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eh throws a big right hand that misses.
Eh 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.
Eh works over Asiago with some ground and pound from guard.
Asiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eh controls the pace.
Eh is pushing down on Asiago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asiago is fighting to maintain full guard but Eh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Eh seems content to control.
Eh drops an elbow to the side of Asiago's head.
Eh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
More stalling from Eh.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eh moves out of range as Asiago strikes.
Eh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
And Eh tries to counter it with a takedown but Asiago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asiago throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eh's head.
Eh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsiago.
Eh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eh is taking a breather. Asiago says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sorry Eh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Eh is looking to clinch but Asiago is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Asiago.
Eh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Eh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Asiago misses
and Eh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asiago won't be happy with that.
Eh is staying tight to Asiago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh landing a few strikes.
Asiago is being controlled here.
Eh cracks Asiago with a big right hand but Asiago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago is trying to improve his position.
Asiago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here as Eh stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Eh controls the position from side control.
Asiago is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eh connects with a decent elbow.
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.
Eh misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Eh stalls from top position.
Sorry Eh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Asiago trying to remain calm as Eh controls from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eh lands in his opponent's guard.
Asiago keeping full guard, as Eh tries to pass.
Eh throwing strikes from guard but Asiago blocks nicely.
Asiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eh with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asiago is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Eh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eh is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prime Asiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asiago's half guard.
Eh trying to mount his opponent but Asiago defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sorry Eh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eh 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Eh!
Prime Asiago was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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