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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momofuku Ando (ranked 4378 p4p, 4379 weight class) and Noel Marcos (ranked 387 p4p, 388 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Momofuku Ando!
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, Noel Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ando did well to prevent Marcos getting side control.
Ando manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marcos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marcos tries to pull guard but Ando forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ando slows down the pace here.
Ando gets through Marcos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ando has Marcos pressed against the cage, preventing Marcos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ando jumps guard and drags Marcos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ando is keeping the position for now.
Ando has his feet on Marcos's thighs here. He's pushed Marcos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marcos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Momofuku Ando!
Momofuku Ando thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Maurelli (ranked 4319 p4p, 4327 weight class) and Liam Bactya (ranked 526 p4p, 527 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Maurelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Bactya!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Maurelli.
Bactya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maurelli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bactya is in Maurelli's guard.
Maurelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bactya is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurelli 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bactya stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bactya with a poor takedown
and Maurelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bactya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maurelli defends well and Bactya ends up having to push Maurelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Maurelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bactya shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris Maurelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Bactya.
Bactya shoots and misses
and Maurelli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bactya thinking.
Bactya looks winded!
Maurelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maurelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Bactya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bactya walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurelli with a nice cross.
Maurelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maurelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maurelli sizes up Bactya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Maurelli.
Bactya wants to clinch up but Maurelli keeps it at a distance.
Maurelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maurelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bactya's hands.
Liam Bactya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maurelli misses with the combination.
Bactya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurelli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bactya walks into a jab.
Bactya ducks right into an uppercut from Maurelli.
Bactya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bactya stops Maurelli from getting back to his feet.
Maurelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bactya on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bactya moves away from the strike by Maurelli.
Bactya moves out of range as Maurelli strikes.
Maurelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maurelli connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bactya shoots in looking for a takedown. Maurelli tries to sprawl out of it but Bactya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maurelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maurelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maurelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bactya fails with the takedown
and Maurelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maurelli swings for the body but Bactya moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Maurelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bactya walks into a left hand.
Maurelli throws a looping overhand right but Bactya ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bactya.
Bactya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maurelli on his heels. He'll look to pass Maurelli's guard now, I'm sure.
Maurelli wants to stand up but Bactya is controlling him.
Maurelli is working an open guard so Bactya takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bactya is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurelli leaves Bactya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maurelli connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bactya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chris Maurelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Bactya.
Maurelli throws a hook to the side of Bactya's head but Bactya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maurelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bactya can do to turn this around?
Maurelli lands a jab.
Maurelli scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Maurelli. That snapped Bactya's head back.
Bactya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maurelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bactya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Maurelli finds it's way through Bactya's defenses.
Maurelli looks to throw the jab but Bactya is out of range.
Bactya defending well as Maurelli loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Maurelli as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Maurelli misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bactya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bactya moves out of range as Maurelli strikes.
Maurelli throws the left hand but Bactya avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maurelli misses the target.
Maurelli throws a hook to the side of Bactya's head but Bactya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bactya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maurelli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maurelli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bactya stands up and beckons Maurelli to his feet.
Chris Maurelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maurelli misses with an uppercut. Bactya saw that one coming.
Bactya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bactya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maurelli defends it nicely.
A jab from Maurelli does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurelli misses the jab.
Bactya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maurelli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bactya walks into a jab.
Liam Bactya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bactya blocks a jab.
Maurelli throws a looping overhand right but Bactya ducks down to avoid it.
Maurelli throws a hook but Bactya avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Maurelli.
Bactya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maurelli.
Maurelli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maurelli throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Maurelli gets caught flat footed, as Bactya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Maurelli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bactya walks into a straight right hand from Maurelli.
Bactya is looking to clinch but Maurelli is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Maurelli finds it's target.
Maurelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Maurelli tries to sprawl but Bactya drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maurelli is trying to stand.
Maurelli wants to stand back up but Bactya manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bactya decides to stand back up. Bactya steps back and let's Maurelli get back to his feet.
Bactya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bactya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Maurelli wants to stand up but Bactya is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bactya stands up from Maurelli's guard - Bactya perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bactya ducks under a wild hook from Maurelli.
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.
Bactya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maurelli as he avoids it easily.
Maurelli throws a jab when Bactya was well out of range.
Bactya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bactya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bactya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maurelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bactya.
Maurelli lands a body shot.
Maurelli scores with a nice strike.
Maurelli throws a hook to the side of Bactya's head but Bactya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chris Maurelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Maurelli scores with a jab.
Bactya slips under a jab.
Bactya moves out of range of the strikes.
Bactya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Maurelli.
Bactya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bactya moves out of range of the strikes.
Bactya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maurelli counters with a nice body shot.
Bactya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris Maurelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maurelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maurelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bactya.
Chris Maurelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Bactya.
Bactya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maurelli throws the left hand but Bactya avoids the punch easily.
Bactya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bactya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bactya tries to clinch
and Maurelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maurelli lands a head shot.
Bactya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maurelli.
Bactya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maurelli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maurelli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maurelli lands an overhand right.
Bactya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bactya fails with a takedown attempt.
Liam Bactya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maurelli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Maurelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maurelli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Maurelli!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vicent Edwards (ranked 4655 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Francisco Bustamante (ranked 224 p4p, 216 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicent Edwards!
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, Francisco Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Bustamante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bustamante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Bustamante.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Bustamante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards is looking for a counter combo.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bustamante gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards throws a big counter combination but Bustamante scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bustamante doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Bustamante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bustamante.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vicent Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Bustamante.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bustamante throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a one two combo.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Bustamante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Bustamante manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards leaves Bustamante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bustamante looks winded!
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Oooh a lovely combination from Edwards sends Bustamante down but not out. Edwards dives into side control looking to finish.
 Bustamante is rocked!
 It looks like Francisco Bustamante has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Edwards seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Edwards fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bustamante sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edwards throws an elbow but Bustamante slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Edwards misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Edwards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to score with some ground and pound. Bustamante controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bustamante sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edwards looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bustamante is avoiding damage well.
Edwards throws an elbow but Bustamante slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Edwards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Edwards throws an elbow but Bustamante slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Edwards crashes against the mat.
Bustamante wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bustamante parries the strikes from Edwards easily there. Edwards is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bustamante to escape.
Edwards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Edwards throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bustamante works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards throws a strike but Bustamante avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Edwards won't allow Bustamante to get back to his feet.
Edwards stands and steps away. Bustamante gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bustamante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bustamante tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edwards.
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!
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bustamante thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicent Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Bustamante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bustamante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a three punch combo that has Bustamante backing up. Bustamante nods at Edwards to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Bustamante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bustamante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Bustamante ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicent Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Bustamante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Bustamante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Edwards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bustamante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Bustamante is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards cracks Bustamante with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Bustamante.
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Bustamante's head.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Bustamante's body. Bustamante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bustamante gets slowly back to his feet.
Vicent Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Bustamante's head.
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Bustamante.
Bustamante misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bustamante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Bustamante moves away and avoids it.
Bustamante throws a combination that misses
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vicent Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards lands with a straight right. Bustamante didn't see that one coming.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Bustamante has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vicent Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante shoots and misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Bustamante with an uppercut!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bustamante manages to avoid it.
Bustamante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bustamante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicent Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Bustamante's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bustamante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bustamante is defended easily by Edwards.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Bustamante with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Vicent Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Bustamante.
Bustamante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Bustamante back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Edwards.
Bustamante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bustamantes head.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bustamante is defending well for now.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards has Bustamante pressed against the cage.
Bustamante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bustamante wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Bustamante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bustamante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bustamante tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Edwards clinches.
Edwards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bustamante can do to turn this around?
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
Bustamante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Bustamante ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards is stalling here.
Bustamante is trying desperately to land a takedown but Edwards is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bustamante.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bustamante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards'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 two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vicent Edwards.
Bustamante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Edwards takes a swing at Bustamante's ribcage but misses.
Bustamante feints the counter takedown.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Francisco Bustamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bustamante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicent Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicent Edwards!
Vicent Edwards 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Lewandowski (ranked 4465 p4p, 4626 weight class) and Lala Payash (ranked 485 p4p, 494 weight class). Lewandowski comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to Bavaria!. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lala Payash!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski clinches with his opponent.
Lewandowski has had enough of the clinch but Payash keeps him there for the moment.
Payash breaks from the clinch.
Lewandowski shoots in but Payash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewandowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Payash is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payash clinches with his opponent.
Payash lands a damaging elbow.
Payash lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski jumps guard but Payash stands there with Lewandowski around his waist. Lewandowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski is trying to push Payash away but Payash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewandowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payash can't find room to land a body shot as Lewandowski controls the action.
Lewandowski tries to land a knee to the head but Payash blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski blocks a body shot from Payash.
Lewandowski has Payash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payash breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Payash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payash moves into the clinch.
Lewandowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Payash has double underhooks.
Payash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewandowski has managed to clinch.
Lewandowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payash is defending well.
Payash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payash breaks the clinch.
Lewandowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payash.
Lewandowski has closed the distance and engaged Payash in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewandowski's defenses.
Lewandowski tries for a takedown but Payash manages to get underhooks.
Payash lands an elbow just above Lewandowski 's eye.
 Lewandowski is rocked!
 It looks like Larry Lewandowski has been cut.
Payash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Lewandowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payash closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payash lands a knee to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Payash lands a big elbow that drops Lewandowski! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Lewandowski is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lala Payash!
Post fight, an emotional Lala Payash said 'Pakistan!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Arfield (ranked 4252 p4p, 4598 weight class) and Paulo Silva (ranked 380 p4p, 396 weight class). Arfield's entrance music is Saturday Night- Whigfield. A fine choice. Paulo Silva 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Arfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Arfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Arfield has him pressed against the cage.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arfield forces his way into half guard.
Arfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Arfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Arfield thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to roll over but Arfield keeps him under control.
Arfield is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Arfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva working the ground and pound but Arfield is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arfield is looking for a sweep.
Arfield can't do much from the bottom here.
Arfield dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Arfield's head but Arfield avoids it well.
Arfield tries to improve position but can't.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Arfield is defending well.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arfield is looking for a sweep.
Silva throws an elbow but Arfield slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva trying to control the action but Arfield is working from the bottom.
Arfield managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Arfield is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arfield is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Silva punching from mount but Arfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arfield is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Arfield is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva throwing strikes here but Arfield is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Arfield is in trouble!
Arfield is breathing heavily.
Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Arfield is rocked!
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oooh a big shot lands for Silva! Arfield is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Silva (ranked 4483 p4p, 4654 weight class) and Marcelo Molina (ranked 220 p4p, 223 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Desenrola Bate Joga de Ladin. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Silva!
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, Marcelo Molina!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina closes the distance and clinches.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Molina to the mat.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Molina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Molina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Molina defends easily.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Molina has managed to clinch.
Molina wants to break free but Silva has control.
Molina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molina lands a shot to the body.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Molina's efforts to push away.
Silva prevents a body shot from Molina.
Silva has Molina pressed against the cage, preventing Molina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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.
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molina advances to half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molina is controlling the pace.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Molina has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Molina gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Molina clinches.
Molina missing with knees to the body.
Silva manages to pull guard.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Molina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva working for a triangle but Molina defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva has his foot on Molina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molina works his way back into a safe position though.
Molina content to stall in guard here.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Molina darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva pulls guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Molina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Molina pushes his legs off easily.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molina stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
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.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Molina has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Molina manages to pass to side control!
Silva is letting Molina control him for a moment.
Molina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Molina 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.
Silva wants to control but Molina postures up.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Molina is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Molina trying to control but Silva postures up.
Molina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina trying to control but Silva postures up.
Molina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Molina is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Molina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva won't allow Molina to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molina pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molina can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molina tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Molina clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Molina.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molina is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Molina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Molina defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Molina wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Molina stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Molina pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Molina slowing the pace effectively.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position.
Molina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcelo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Molina has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Molina's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Strong (ranked 4539 p4p, 4459 weight class) and Islam Aliyev (ranked 488 p4p, 486 weight class). Strong comes to the cage accompanied by Sublime - 40oz to Freedom. Aliyev has chosen Gandangana as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aliyev drives through and clinches with Strong against the cage.
Aliyev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rocky Strong has been cut.
Strong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strong is trying to break the clinch but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage.
Aliyev lands an elbow just above Strong 's eye.
Nice elbow from Aliyev.
Rocky Strong's cut is getting worse.
Aliyev is pressed up against the cage. Strong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aliyev down to the mat. Aliyev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Aliyev closes the distance and pushes Strong back into the cage.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strong's defenses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strong's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Rocky Strong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strong is trying to break the clinch but Aliyev is controlling him.
Aliyev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strong's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocky Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Islam Aliyev!
Islam Aliyev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Rocky Strong spoke after the fight, saying 'I could have won if I would have hit him harder. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Johnson (ranked 4494 p4p, 4715 weight class) and Gregory Rodriguez (ranked 437 p4p, 443 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Georgia Satellites -Keep your hands to yourself. Rodriguez has chosen Many Men - 50 Cent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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159
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriguez 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 one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Rodriguez stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez 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.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Rodriguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Rodriguez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gregory Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rodriguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez is continuing to stall.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Rodriguez working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez 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!
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodriguez controls the position from side control.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodriguez connects with a decent elbow.
Rodriguez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Rodriguez stalls from top position.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez just content to control the position.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
Rodriguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The adventures of Rodriguez the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodriguez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodriguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Rodriguez.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Rodriguez stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez advances to full mount.
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.
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harry Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Rodriguez in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
An intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The first of many wins, can't wait to get back in here next month! '.
In defeat, Harry Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Baltaretu (ranked 4484 p4p, 3171 weight class) and Mohammed Ballo (ranked 537 p4p, 414 weight class). Baltaretu's entrance music is Roy Jones Jr. - Can't Be Touched. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Baltaretu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Ballo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Ballo. Beautiful body shot.
Ballo just misses with a punch to the body.
Baltaretu 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.
Baltaretu is stalling in the full guard.
Ballo tries to strike from the bottom.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Ballo trying to strike off his back.
Ballo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Baltaretu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baltaretu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ballo striking off his back but it's not causing Baltaretu any problems.
Ballo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ballo has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Baltaretu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baltaretu gets to his feet and stands over Ballo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ballo felt that one! Baltaretu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ballo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Mohammed Ballo spoke after the fight, saying 'It was not a good performance, but I will be back stronger soon!'.
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